JENNIE WONG

Jennie Wong, Ph.D., is a syndicated business writer, author of the e-book "Ask the Mompreneur," and founder of the social media website CartCentric.com.
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  • The #1 reason to consider Google Business Photos

    Google Business Photos can help drive traffic to your store.

    This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features an interview with David Armory, the top performing “ Google Trusted Photographer ” in the Charlotte area.  Armory is the owner of ChaseVision360 , which specializes in creating panoramic, interactive, and composite images for business.   Ask the Mompreneur:   Retail businesses are competing more fiercely than ever to get found in online searches, and to convert those virtual vi...

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    Jun. 14, 2013 | Permalink

  • Safety checklist for your first office space

    Small business tips from former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health

    This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features an interview with Ed Foulke , former head of OSHA , the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, from 2006 to 2008.  Foulke is now a partner at Fisher & Phillips LLP, a law firm that represents employers across the country.   Ask the Mompreneur:   Many owners of growing businesses will need to rent commercial office space when they outgrow the spare bedroom.  What do they...

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    Jun. 03, 2013 | Permalink

  • 4 ways to encourage girls in STEM

    Encourage girls to succeed at STEM.

      This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features an interview with Sandy Marshall, founder of the nonprofit Project Scientist , which supports girls from ages 4 and up to achieve in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.   Ask the Mompreneur:   A variety of news outlets, such as The Atlantic , reported earlier this month on a longitudinal study out of the University of Edinburgh, which showed that math ability at ag...

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    May. 25, 2013 | Permalink

  • Selling through social media

    Use social media to sell online and offline

      Every business owner seems to be at a different point in their journey with social media.  If you’re just starting out, take a moment to read Glenn Burkins’s recent articles that describe the popular social media sites and give general guidance on building your social media brand .  They provide an excellent primer for the newcomer.   If you've already laid a basic foundation for your business, such as creating a Facebook business...

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    May. 18, 2013 | Permalink

  • Warren Buffett's tips for mompreneurs

    Liz Claman will interview Warren Buffett on Monday and it will feature North Carolina's Wake Forest University

      This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features a guest blog post by Liz Claman , an anchor at FOX Business Network and a favorite of one of the world’s best investors: Warren Buffett.  Claman will interview Buffett on Monday (5/6) at 9:30 AM/ET on the FOX Business Network, and will feature live questions from students at Wake Forest University Business School. Liz Claman:   Warren Buffett loves women. Let me re-phrase that: He...

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    May. 03, 2013 | Permalink

  • Is it 401(k) time for your small business?

    Small business financial advice from NerdWallet

      This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features an interview with Maxime Rieman, financial markets analyst for NerdWallet , a personal finance and investing website .     Ask the Mompreneur:   Once a small business reaches a point of stability and profitability, it becomes time to consider a company retirement plan.   What advice do you have for entrepreneurs looking to set up their first 401(k) plan?   Maxim...

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    Apr. 19, 2013 | Permalink

  • Tips from Yelp on online feedback

    Advice from Yelp on handling online feedback

    This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features an interview with Darnell Holloway, Yelp's manager of local business outreach.   Ask the Mompreneur:   As a small business owner, what can we do to handle online feedback in a constructive way?   Darnell Holloway:   In January 2013, Yelp had 100 million unique visitors turn to the site to help them make a spending decision. Given this, small business owners ...

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    Apr. 02, 2013 | Permalink

  • RevTech Labs new class of startups – PlateShare

    PlateShare micro-giving donates your change to the hungry.

    This week's Ask the Mompreneur features one of the Charlotte-based startups recently selected for this year's class of RevTech Labs.  RevTech Labs is a 3-month program focused on early stage mobile, software, and web companies and provides free office space, mentoring, and programming, culminating with Demo Day where the companies will present to investors.   PlateShare is the creation of Katie Levans.   How did you learn about RevTech Labs? ...

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    Mar. 20, 2013 | Permalink

  • RevTech Labs new class of startups - Podanize

    New Charlotte startup helps moms get organized.

      This week's Ask the Mompreneur features one of the Charlotte-based startups recently selected for this year's class of RevTech Labs .  RevTech Labs is a 3-month program focused on early stage mobile, software, and web companies and provides free office space, mentoring, and programming, culminating with Demo Day where the companies will present to investors. Podanize is the creation of the husband and wife team of Steven Sacks and Nikki Sacks. How did you learn about ...

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    Mar. 06, 2013 | Permalink

  • User experience (UX) design tips from the Obama campaign

    Top user experience expert gives tips for small business

      Recently, the first-ever director of user experience in a U.S. Presidential campaign, Chicago-based UX expert Jason Kunesh, presented a talk to the Bay Area chapter of ACM SIGCHI titled, “Politicos, Geeks and Kool-Aid Drinkers: Tall Tales of Design Chicanery from Inside Obama for America HQ.”  During his prepared remarks and Q&A session with the audience, Kunesh shared personal stories, photos, and practical advice.   But first, what exactly is us...

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    Feb. 24, 2013 | Permalink
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