elizabeth gordon Archives - Page 5 of 5

Elizabeth Gordon interviews Peter Bowerman author of The Well-Fed Writer on the Chic Perspectives Show

November 9, 2009 by angishields

Chic Perspectives

Elizabeth Gordon interviews Peter Bowerman author of The Well-Fed Writer on the Chic Perspectives Show

00:00 / 0:29:01

Today on The Chic Perspectives Show, I got to meet Peter Bowerman, author of The Well-Fed Writer, a fantastic how to guiding to achieving financial self-sufficincy as a commercial freelancer in six months or less.

If youâ€™ve ever wondered how to separate â€œstarvingâ€ from â€œwriterâ€, this book has all the answers you need and will give you a perfect plan for how to turn your writing abilities into cold hard cash.

Peter talked about how businesses of all sizes generate an enormous volume of writing projects, and how in todayâ€™s downsized business world, much of that work gets outsourced to freelancers.Â If you like to write and donâ€™t mind the fabulous work from home lifestyle that goes along with the occupation, Peter can tell you exactly how to get your share of this huge and growing market for commercial freelance writers.

What exactly is commercial copywriting?Â you may ask… well Peter Bowerman shares his wealth of knowledge on this large and growing industry, and why you donâ€™t need a lot of experience to make a well-fed living at it.

Commercial copywriting is a great field for stay at home Moms, and Peter talked about why the work is so popular with women who are looking for a good work, life balance with a profitable career with flexibility and no commute.

Peter talked about what people can be doing right now, to lay the groundwork for a career in commercial copywriting while they may be working at other jobs now.

For a comprehensive review of the industry and how you can start to pick up jobs immediately with little or no experience, check out the latest edition of The Well-Fed Writer at www.wellfedwriter.com

Thanks again Peter for coming on The Chic Perspectives Show today to share your expertise on creating a highly profitable business as a freelance commercial copywriter.

Peter is also the author of The Well-Fed Self Publisher www.wellfedsp.com

Elizabeth Gordon interviews Stacey Gorowitz, CPA, MBA – Managing Partner of S.J. Gorowitz Accounting & Tax Services, P.C.

February 17, 2009 by angishields

Chic Perspectives

Elizabeth Gordon interviews Stacey Gorowitz, CPA, MBA - Managing Partner of S.J. Gorowitz Accounting & Tax Services, P.C.

00:00 / 0:00:39

Stacey Gorowitz is a CPA with her MBA and a savvy entrepreneur. Â Stacey founded her accounting firm in 1991 and has grown it to a thriving practice that services hundreds of clients, through the collective intelligence and creativity of an experienced staff.

Stacey’s company, Â S.J. Gorowitz Accounting & Tax Services, P.C.,Â does tax planning and projections, mergers and acquisitions, IRS representation, bankruptcy and litigation support, and trusts and estates.

Prior to founding the firm, Stacey worked with the International CPA firm of Price Waterhouse in Miami, Florida, where she worked extensively with closely held businesses in the areas of income tax planning and preparation, financial statement preparation and business consulting services.

In this Chic Perspective, Stacey reveals the strategies she has used to grow her firm beyond just her, how she overcame obstacles, and how she planned ahead to get where she was headed.

She also talks about mistakes she has seen other business owners make that can cost them time, money and competitive advantage.

Having worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs helping them to strategize financially on how to grow their business, Stacey shares the inside scoop on how the success stories do it.

Check out Certified Public Accountant at S.J. Gorowitz Accounting & Tax Services, P.C.,Â sone of the fastest growing accounting boutiques in Atlanta @ http://www.sjgorowitz.com/

Listen to Stacey’s Gorowitz’s Chic Tip for women entrepreneurs here. Â The entire 30 minute interview is included in Season Two of the Chic Perspectives Show.

Elizabeth Gordon interviews Bruce Freeman, "The Small Business Professor" Author of Birthing the Elephant: A Woman's Go-for-it! Guide to Overcoming the Big Challenges of Launching a Business

January 5, 2009 by angishields

Chic Perspectives

Elizabeth Gordon interviews Bruce Freeman, "The Small Business Professor" Author of Birthing the Elephant: A Woman's Go-for-it! Guide to Overcoming the Big Challenges of Launching a Business

00:00 / 0:01:27

Today on the Chic Perspectives Show Bruce Freeman, “The Small Business Professor” Author of Birthing the Elephant: A Woman’s Go-for-it! Guide to Overcoming the Big Challenges of Launching a Business, joined me for a great discussion on how more women entrepreneurs can turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality.

Nationally known as the Small Business Professor, Bruce is a syndicated columnist for Scripps Howard News Service.

http://www.smallbusinessprof.com/

He is the President of ProLine Communications and serves as adjunct professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at Kean and Seton Hall universities.

http://www.prolinepr.com/

Bruce and Elizabeth talk about the first 18 – 24 months of a business, otherwise known as infancy and how to build oneself up to have the psychological strength to succeed.

The book Birthing the Elephant identifies the four stages of birthing a business: starting your start-up; running your own show; achieving breakthrough; and finding your business rhythm

We discussed the difference between how men run companies and how women do, and what women tend to struggle with and why and where they find the power to survive and thrive.Â And of course, what women can do to achieve greater chic success.

Some of the keys to Bruce’s philosophy include:

The ability to understand and manage emotions
Expect (and overcome) self-doubt, performance anxiety
Getting into the emotional mind frame to succeed outside the comfort of the traditional workplace
Commitment, courage, & persistence

Elizabeth Gordon interviews Kimberly Delcoco, Business/Life Coach & Motivational Speaker

December 16, 2008 by angishields

Chic Perspectives

Elizabeth Gordon interviews Kimberly Delcoco, Business/Life Coach & Motivational Speaker

00:00 / 0:01:16

Today I got to chat with Kimberly Delcoco, Business/Life Coach & Motivational Speaker on the Chic Perspectives Show. Â Kimberly left a successful 15 year career in corporate America to pursue her true dream of becoming a coach.

http://kimberlydelcoco.com/

She maneuvered her career path into HR so she could get more experience in developing people and then invested in her self with a top training program.

Kimberly has found that her gift is helping women fill their lives with what is most important to them.

With a ‘think outside the box’ attitude and a genuine belief in herself and in others she embodies a ‘WE can do anything’ approach to life.

http://kimberlydelcoco.com/blog/

Kimberly Delcoco is full of inspiration and enthusiasm and enjoys motivating people to action-oriented outcomes.

http://www.facebook.com/kimberlydelcoco

Carolyn Turknett, co-founder and President of Turknett Leadership Group

October 3, 2008 by angishields

Chic Perspectives

Carolyn Turknett, co-founder and President of Turknett Leadership Group

00:00 / 0:01:04

Carolyn Turknett is co-founder and President of Turknett Leadership Group, an Atlanta-based consulting firm providing leadership and organization development services to companies in a variety of industries.

http://www.turknett.com/

Founded in 1987, the firm is a leader in using sophisticated proprietary assessment tools and long-term, personalized coaching to develop successful leaders and organizations.

Carolyn TurknettÂ has more than fifteen years experience in management and leadership consulting. The focus of her work is character in leadership, organization assessment and change, executive team development, and leadership in turbulent times.

In this Chic Perspective, Lyn talks about how she and her husband started and grew their business by leveraging strategic partners and contractors and how they got their first book published,Â Decent People, Decent Company: How to Lead With Character at Work and in Life.

Lyn also shares her observations on how women’s leadership style differs from men’s as well as how entrepreneurs lead differently than corporate leaders.

Over 1000 executives have completed the Turknett individual Executive Development Program.

Turknett clients include companies of all sizes and industries, such as AGL Resources, American Cancer Society, BellSouth, Bennett International Group, Freebairn & Co., Georgia-Pacific Corp., Hewlett-Packard and Mercer Human Resources Consulting.

Listen to Carolyn Turknett’s Chic Tip for entrepreneurs and business leaders here. Â The entire 30 minute interview is available as part of Season One of the Chic Perspectives Show.

Elizabeth Gordon interviews Sara Burden – Business Broker and Vice President of Walden Business on the Chic Perspectives Show

June 17, 2008 by angishields

Today on the Chic Perspectives Show I got to talk with Sara Burden, Vice President of Walden Business, a business brokerage firm. She is a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and received the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation through the IBBA in 2001.

Sara has taught broker classes at IBBA Conferences, frequently speaks to business groups on exit strategy topics, and has been interviewed on business radio stations.

In this Chic Perspective, Elizabeth interviews Sara about the key components of business value. The core of a business is the value that it offers the marketplace, but with that knowledge comes the question: How does a business get valued?

In this session, Sara will discuss the things that businesses need to do to prepare for sale, some common mistakes business owners make and suggestions for owners seeking to sell.

As the Vice President of Walden Business and with an extensive entrepreneurial background, Sara will share insights on business planning for the future.

http://www.waldenbus.com/

Sara will analyze how long it takes to sell a business, what kind of payment to expect and what an owner can do to maximize their business’ value.

If you have aspirations to eventually sell your business, even if that is many years in the future, it is important to learn today where to invest your time and energy as you grow the company, so you ultimately maximize the return on your investment of money, time and energy.

http://www.waldenbus.com/