Aliza
Sherman
author, speaker,
web
pioneer,
television & radio producer, filmmaker
WOMENENTREPRENEUR.com Women at Work column
Business Partner Horror Stories
The Spiritual Successful Business
HitchedMag.com
TRIANGLE BUSINESS JOURNAL
Duke med, business programs chart Asian expansion
HOME BUSINESS MAGAZINE
"Risks and Rewards of "Moonlighting"
How to Work a Part-Time Business Around Your Day Job.
"The Business of a Better You"
There is never enough time in the day to take care of both the business and personal sides of your life.
"Running a Business From the Boonies"
What are the issues you face when your home office is rural?
TRAVEL WRITING
The Madonna Inn (TRAVELGIRL)
Finding something truly different on the California Coast
Taking Life On the Road
The first thing I had to do was to admit defeat in the face of a market downturn.
Return of the Cowboy Way - High Wild & Lonesome
Horseback camping in Wyoming.
My First RV and Other Moments of Love and Despair
For $5000, I changed my whole life.
WOMEN & BUSINESS
April 2006
Using Intuition in Business
Negotiating for Your Business
March 2006
Reality TV: Can It Help Your Business?
Gender Card
February 2006
Speak Up and Be Heard
Just One of the Boys
January 2006
Fresh Business Reads
Fear of Financials
ARCHIVE: SBResources.com
MARKETING
Do's and Don'ts of Email Pitching
Contrary to popular belief, email is not the perfect communications medium...
The Maturing of E-Marketing
Looking for the latest "hot trend" in online marketing tactics can prove to be...
The "DIY" Book Tour
Everything I know about booking a book tour, I learned while in the music business.
FSB.com
(Fortune Small Business)
Who Says Women Can't Raise Capital?
Six Fatal Flaws When Raising Money - What Every Woman Should Know - LONG VERSION
The Three Fatal Mistakes Women Make When Raising Capital - SHORTER VERSION
January 2002: The Idol Life
Michael Dell, Anita Roddick, Richard Branson, Ben and Jerry...Their fame will outlive them, their money will probably outlast their fame, and what these entrepreneurial geniuses learned about running businesses will be passed from generation to generation--starting with you.
INTERNET, WEB, TECH
COPYWRITING SAMPLES
Matsu Valley Regional Center - Newspaper Insert
(PDF FILE)
Nana Management Services Summer Newsletter
(PDF FILE)
"Been There" Column (2000)
ENTREPRENEUR's
StartUps magazine
January 2000 - Crazy? Maybe!
I'm alone in my tiny studio apartment, iMac glowing, fingers on autopilot on the keyboard...
February 2000 - Taking Office
So I thought I was "faking it" as a business owner when I used to say to potential clients...
March 2000 - Partners Are From Mars
Challenge No. 467 in The Entrepreneur's Real-Life Handbook: Drag yourself through a pit of fire...
April 2000 - Yo, Boss!
When I first moved to New York City, I stood in midtown, looking up at the mind-boggling...
May 2000 - You're The Bomb
When I first started Cybergrrl Inc. out of my studio apartment with no capital, I knew...
June 2000 - The Client Game
Your clients often have a voracious appetite and demanding nature. An out-of-control client...
July 2000 - Machines Of Loving Grace
When I first started an Internet consulting business in 1995, I was focused on the design...
August 2000 - I Got the Blues
We've all heard of Murphy's Law: "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong." But what about...
September 2000 - Gotta Dance
Face the music. You're generating sales, but you're in a never-ending cycle of getting new work...
October 2000 - Movin' On Up
There comes a time in every entrepreneur's life when your business-your baby-grows up...
November 2000 - Seconds Please
Is there life and creativity after start-up No. 1? If you asked me that question last year...
December 2000 - Round Two
The cash-flow crunch. The growing pains. The paperwork. Even Calgon can't take these...
ESSAYS
Babe in Gunland - on Drexel Online Journal
If you really want to stop a conversation dead in its tracks, tell people you own a gun.
Bush - on Fresh Yarn
I want to talk to you about, well, my bush. You thought this was going to be about the president, didn't you? Not by a long shot.
But Don't Forget the Girls - Hispanic Engineer and Information Technology
Sister: DJ Collective Making a Difference
Sister: DJ Polywog
Driving in a Man's World: Stacy Ratner
A Company with Heart: Gabrielle Melchionda
Her American Dream: Cecilia Pagkalinawan
Knowing What Counts: Michelle Lemmons-Poscente
DOGS (NO CATS)
Travels With Chihuahuas - In the Beginning
On September 21, 2000, I loaded up a few belongings and my beloved chihuahuas, Chewie and Ernie, into a 1977 Dodge Apache 23 foot Class C mini-motorhome and drove out of Manhattan into the Great Unknown.
From Harlem to Cheyenne: A Chihuahua's Tale
In December of 1995, I took the train from Manhattan to Portsmouth, New York and walked several long, neighborhood blocks to North Shore Animal League, one of the largest no-kill shelters in the country.
QUIZ
SLNN.com
(Second Life News Network)
Review: Playing marketing games in my Second Life
Hello, My Avatar is Calling You in Real Life
Book lovers gain opportunity to explore author Gabaldon
Furniture designer Herman Miller encounters the good, bad and ugly about marketing in Second Life
Author Diana Gabaldon and book publisher venture boldly into virtual promotions
Virtual world conference gets down to nitty gritty
Yves St. Laurent markets fragrance without the smell
Second life resident to celebrate rez day with Woodstock theme
Racing event involves Tour de France bikers
Audio shaky for recent panel on voice
Author William Gibson to make guest appearance in Second Life to promote 'Spook Country'
Manpower Inc. hosts panel on virtual work
CareerBuilder.com to offer paying in-world jobs
BlogHer to hold 2-day conference inworld
Ad agency exec joins hip thinkers at Crayon
ENTREPRENEUR MAGAZINE
[The Women's column ran from Jan 2002 through October 2006. It will start up again Aug 2007. View an archive of ENTREPRENEUR Women's Column ]
October 2006: Think Big
Yes, you can win big contracts ...with a little help
September 2006: Baby Boom
Older, more affluent moms are inspiring a burgeoning business trend.
December 2005: Got It, Flaunt It?
Know where to draw the line between subtly sexy and sleazy.
November 2005: Speak Up
Is interrupting a good business tactic, or just plain rude?
October 2005: Father Figure
What happens when a daughter inherits dad's business?
September 2005: Central Perks
Women use unique benefits to show employee appreciation.
August 2005: To Thine Own Self
How women business owners can conquer low self-esteem?
July 2005: Woman On Board
In the boardroom, there's still plenty of room for women.
June 2005: Summer Reading
Help your business--and yourself--with these reads.
May 2005: Seal the Deal
Negotiating can be difficult, but sharpening your skills in advance will put you on top.
April 2005: Lonely at the Top
Success can be isolating, so learn how to stay connected.
Mar 2005: Getting Props
Awards can boost your self-esteem--and your business.
Feb 2005: No More Ms. Nice Guy
Do nice girls really finish last in the business world?
Jan 2005: Meeting of the Minds
Women-specific conferences have a lot to offer.
Dec 2004: Going Global
International business tips make a world of difference.
Nov 2004: You Can Count on Me
A friend can make the best kind of business partner.
Oct 2004: I Think I'll Pass
Do women have a tougher time delegating tasks?
Sept 2004: Novel Ideas
Two entrepreneurs write books about their experiences--and learn something in the process.
Aug 2004: Under Attack?
Think another woman is out to get you? Here's how to watch your back.
Jul 2004: Let's Have Some Funds!
Two women entrepreneurs sound off on the ups and downs of finding VC funding.
June 2004: Parallel Universe
A new kind of entrepreneur boldly goes where few business owners have gone before.
May 2004: Star Qualities
How celebrity role models have inspired us.
April 2004: Let's Talk About Sexism
Do sexist attitudes still exist in business? Women sound off.
March 2004: Psst! Pass It On
Entrepreneurs reflect on the hand-me-down advice they've loved and loathed.
February 2004: That's My Baby
Who says running a business and motherhood don't mix?
January 2004: Yes, You Can!
How entrepreneurs stuck to the new year's resolutions they made for their companies.
December 2003: Teaching by Example
Mothers and daughters discuss the impact of entrepreneurship on their relationships.
November 2003: A Matter of Culture
Do minority women face issues other entrepreneurs never do?
October 2003: For Better or Worse
How women entrepreneurs strike a balance between business and marriage.
September 2003: Playing Favorites
Find out which Web sites these entrepreneurs use to run their businesses more efficiently.
That hasn't stopped these women from making inroads in male-dominated industries.
July 2003: Required Reading
We've got your summer reading list--books to inspire you, from women entrepreneurs.
June 2003: What Dreams May Come
Your dreams may reveal more about your business than you realize.
May 2003: Girl Power
For these entreprenurs, helping other women is more than just good business.
April 2003: Take It From Me . . .
A struggling entrepreneur gets growth advice from someone who's been there.
March 2003: Your Turn
Don't let business rule your life 24/7. These successful businesswomen sure don't.
February 2003: Proof Positive
Want the full benefits of a woman-owned business? Get your company certified.
January 2003: Do You Take This Man?
Looking for qualified hires? Your significant other may be just what you're after.
December 2002: Connect the Daughters
Sons aren't the only offspring taking over family businesses.
November 2002: Getting Together
Networking groups for entrepreneurial women have been around for decades now, but each year, new groups form to fill unmet needs.
October 2002: Help Me Out Here
Is it better to give than to receive?
September 2002: The Opposite Sex
The bubble may have burst, but there's a new wave of business owners seeking money for the "next big thing."
August 2002: A Buying Shame
Fifty percent of American corporations still spend less than 3 percent of their purchasing dollars with businesses owned by women...
July 2002: Wild, Wild West
What do you think the fastest-growing states in terms of women-owned businesses are? Would you be surprised to find out that Idaho and Wyoming are tied for first place?
June 2002: Game On!
If you haven't had time for your favorite sport since starting your business, you could be shortchanging yourself and your company.
May 2002: A Futuristic Vision
What will the next 25 years hold for women business owners?
April 2002: Little Women
How does a woman with the vision to create pure skin-care products go up against the multimillion-dollar companies dominating the cosmetics industry? Very carefully.
March 2002: Balance Diet
No matter how much progress women entrepreneurs make, balancing work and family remains a major challenge.
February 2002: Big Plans
Today's generation of women entrepreneurs displays a newfound love of growth.
January 2002: Dot Com Damage
The dotcom crash hit many businesses hard, but have women entrepreneurs suffered more than their male counterparts?
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