Saturday, August 28, 2010

Self-Reflection, Giveaways, and Turning 31


So, tomorrow, August 29th, I'll be 31. At exactly 11a.m. - and as my mom says, I've been prompt ever since! There are a couple of things I want to do to celebrate, including a few giveaways! :)

First though, as I always do each birthday, some self-reflection:

I recently learned what kind of entreprenuer I am: A Tenacity Jane.

Here'e what that means:
Roughly one in three women entrepreneurs is the type Tenacity Jane.

As a Tenacity Jane¸ you may be struggling with cash flow or other concerns in your business right now, but your passion is undeniable. You believe in what you are building and are working hard to help it turn the corner. As a result, you may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or worried -- specifically when it comes to business finances and cash flow.

You may also be working more than you care to right now, but you're determined to do what you need to do to make your business a success. It's important to realize you're not alone, because Tenacity Jane is the most common of the five types. Equally important, the challenges you are facing right now can be overcome. Many of the women we've interviewed have told us that they've been a Tenacity Jane in the past, but ultimately they brought their dreams to reality and created highly profitable businesses.

Well, that sums it up a bit - but I feel like I'm moving out of that stage and into another Jane stage, which they say can happen. What kind of Jane are you? Go here to find out: Jane Out of the Box.

Now, for the birthday gifts - for YOU. :) I've got some giveaways running on my Facebook and Twitter accounts too, so make sure to become a fan or follower because you can win something different everywhere!

Grand Prize: Win a $31 gift card to shop at alwaysBdesigns!
Runner Up: Win a 31% off coupon code to shop at alwaysBdesigns!
Everyone: Win a shopping discount code (random amount) to shop at alwaysBdesigns!
 
Ways to enter (do one or all):
  1. I'd like to know what kind of Jane you are. If you're not in business, then tell me what you'd do if you could start your own business. Comment below.
  2. Preview alwaysBdesigns and tell me what you'd want to use your winnings on in the comments below.
  3. Become a fan of my Facebook page and leave a comment below.
  4. Become a follower of @alwaysBdesigns on Twitter and leave a comment below.
  5. Sign up for my newsletter and leave a comment below.
  6. Become a follower of this blog and leave a comment below.
  7. Tweet or FB post about this giveaway and leave a comment below.
Thanks for helping me celebrate my birthday! Winners will be announced (and codes emailed) on 9/1. :)

32 comments:

  1. Thanks for the giveaway opp.- I am also Tenacity Jane - I love, love my home business too and am always trying to find a new item to list that none of my competitor have available.

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  2. I really like the play tile necklace and of course the personalized note cards.

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  3. Sending it out on twitter right now. Happy Birthday Angela

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  4. I am a fan on FB. Left a comment on there as well. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

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  5. I had a business of my own several years ago. It was an idea I developed for some quick cash & was never meant to be an on-going endeavor. As a single mother of 2 in a low-income job, I was back on my feet quickly. With a better paying job, I no longer needed the extra income & technology forced me to either keep up or shut down-I chose to close up shop & no regrets!

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  6. With winnings i would totally have to get a clipboard but for which one ..they are all so cute and also would like to design own Domino w/last name.

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  7. Luv them all, but woild choose Nostalgia Art Deco Dominoes, Asian Influence Scrabble Tiles & Angel Bottle Cas!

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  8. I am a follower of @alwaysBdesigns on Twitter!

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  9. I am a subscriber to the newsletter!

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  10. I left a Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter!

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  11. I am a Merry Jane. I love what I do and it gives me plenty of time to spend with my kids.

    Stacie Feith

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  12. I just took the test and am also a Tenacity Jane.

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  13. I would start a buisness making special gifts(bows,headbands,outfits) for brand-new-preemies and NICU Graduates ..

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  14. i am a Merry Jane!
    which translates to i have a good business that doesn't bring in loads of money and i don't stress over it!
    WRONG! but it also says i am doing something i enjoy and that is CORRECT! lol!

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  15. of course i am a fan on FB and follow on twitter!

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  16. I follow you on Twitter (both as @TXKristan and @HugsIncluded)

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  17. If I win, I'd have a terrible time deciding what to buy, maybe a bottle cap necklace for my daughter or notecards for myself or as a gift. Happy Belated Birthday!

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  18. Hi Angela! :)

    If I could start my own business, it would either be a non profit organization or a business where i would shop for gifts, that people don't have the time to look for them or don't enjoy shopping. :)

    Thanks so much!

    I hope you had a very Happy Birthday! :)

    ~Mippy :)

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  19. hi Angela!

    If I won the gift card I would use it to purchase a customized large clipboard.
    Thank you so much! :)

    ~Mippy :)

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  20. Hi Angela!

    I am a fan of yours on Facebook! :)
    thanks so much!
    ~mippy :)

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  21. Hi Angela!

    I am subscribed to your newsletter :)
    Thanks so much!
    ~Mippy :)

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  22. hi Angela!
    I tried to become a follower of your blog, but the follower space is blank and there is nothing to click on.

    thank you!
    ~Mippy :)

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  23. Hey there!
    Told you I'd get by to enter your giveaway :)
    I follow you on twitter

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  24. Happy Belated Birthday!
    I also like your facebook page :)

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  25. Oh, and I'd use the $$ towards business cards for Simply Jaime (I think!)

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  26. I would use my winnings to use towards gifts for the special aunties and grandma on the day the my daughter becomes legally mine. Adoption Day! Although that won't be happening for 6 months.

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  27. I am too late for your giveaway, but I wanted to wish you a belated happy birthday! I found you through the blog tour. You do beautiful work!
    Amy @ GrowingUpDisney.com

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