I love my girlfriends, the women I met as I was raising my children. They know me. And support me and love me. We’ve done lunch, babysat each other’s children and watched as they’ve grown into adults. And I'm still friends with women from high school and college. But my business buddies understand me. They know how hard things can …
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Business Advice from Leaders in the Beauty Industry
Business Advice from Leaders in the Bath and Beauty Industry When I started Alegna Soap 10 years ago, I didn’t know anything about running a business, let alone a soap business. I asked a few successful entrepreneurs in the Bath and Body business for the best business advice they received when starting out. …
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Running a Small Business is Hard Work
Running a small business is hard work. I don't mass manufacture my products so my prices are higher than many bath and body companies. I'm not Amazon and I can't offer free shipping and promise your order will be there the next day. Although I do get help, every product I make is made in small batches. Each soap is hand cut personally by …
The Long Island Woman’s Expo
The Long Island Woman's Expo is one of my favorite events. Think about the energy you get when you put over 80 woman entrepreneurs in one building. The talent alone is enough to impress you. …
Time Management
Every time I think I have my time managed, something happens and I’m off course. I realized we can all use more time management skills, so why not learn from the best? …