JENNIE WONG

Jennie Wong, Ph.D. is the founder of Limelight Executive Coaching and the mother of two young children. Follow her on Twitter @DrJennieWong. Email her your questions.

  • $15,000 grant from Huggies MomInspired

    $15,000 mompreneur grant

    Do you have an original product idea or a startup business?  Are you thinking about making the jump from mom to mompreneur?  Well then sharpen your (digital) pencils because applications are now being accepted for the Huggies MomInspired Grant Program.  You have until the deadline of July 31, 2012 to apply for one of the $15,000 awards.   Past winners include the inventor of the Bobee and the inventor of PsiBands .  The Bobee is a wall-mounted di...

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    Apr. 30, 2012 | Permalink

  • Are free samples cost effective?

    Free samples good for business?

    This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features a question from Melissa Smith Cameron, founder of Asha + Miel Body Care .   Q: I’ve been making scented lotions, bath gels, and the like for nearly 15 years.  Everyone who tries the products loves them, so I am trying to get my products into the hands of potential customers.  The business is still being funded with my own money, so I’m wondering, are free samples a cost effective way to p...

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    Apr. 24, 2012 | Permalink

  • Win a car seat transporter!

    Car seat travel tips

      3 tips for flying with a car seat   This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features an interview with baby product experts Sebastiaan Selders and Nicole Caldwell of BRICA , Inc., a company headquartered in Charlotte specializing in smart solutions for parents.   Ask the Mompreneur:   With summer vacations right around the corner, I’m wondering how I’m going to get a car seat across the country to grandm...

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    Apr. 16, 2012 | Permalink

  • 4 steps for testing a business idea

    Test your business idea

      This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features a question from lifestyle blogger Julie Wong, of ForeverComfy.com .   Q: I've been blogging for several months about my craft projects and now I'd like to see if I can turn my passion into an income stream, either by selling DIY kits or hosting local events.  How can I figure out if this is a viable business idea?   Wouldn’t we all love a crystal ball to gaze into the futur...

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    Apr. 10, 2012 | Permalink

  • 3 ways to sharpen up your goals

    Best practices in goal setting

    This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features a question from career development and employee engagement consultant Donna Kohlbacker, Regional VP for Career Systems International .   Q: I’m used to setting goals on a regular basis but I’m not sure if I’m doing it in the best possible way.  How can I improve my goal setting process?   Properly defining your goals is one of the most important things you can do to b...

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    Apr. 03, 2012 | Permalink

  • 5 ways to help your kids sleep through the night

    Sleep tips for children

      This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features an interview with pediatric sleep consultant Irene Gouge, founder of Loving Lessons .   Ask the Mompreneur:   As a business owner and mother of two, few things are as important to me as a good night’s sleep.  How can I help my 3-year-old and 4-month-old sleep better so I can get more rest?   Irene Gouge:   Sleep is a biological need and s...

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    Mar. 27, 2012 | Permalink

  • Selling in a slow economy

    Face to face sales

    This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features an interview with third-generation Charlotte garage door repair guy Paul Cardone, owner of Garage Door Guru .   Ask the Mompreneur:   As the owner of a local service business, how have you maintained growth and continued to boost sales, despite the slowdown in consumer spending?   Paul Cardone:   I think it is important for retailers to realize that the mindset of the typ...

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    Mar. 20, 2012 | Permalink

  • Food allergy coping tips for parents

    Nut Allergies

    This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features an interview with Randi Eccleston, Volunteer Walk Chair for The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).   Ask the Mompreneur:   What advice do you have for parents of children with food allergies?   Randi Eccleston:   Finding out that your child has food allergies can be shocking, devastating, scary, and confusing.  If you’ve just recently received a diagno...

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    Mar. 09, 2012 | Permalink

  • Tips for Network Marketing

    Multi level marketing tips

    This week’s question comes from Karen Salthouse , a Brand Ambassador for skin care company Votre Vu .   Q: I work with a fairly new company to the US.  How do I help my company spread brand awareness in my area to increase consumer awareness and sales?   Since I have very little experience in network marketing, I thought I would consult someone with more expertise in this business model.  Here are some wonderful tips from Katie Hoffman , a St...

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    Mar. 05, 2012 | Permalink

  • Breastfeeding tips for working moms

    Breastfeeding at work

    This week’s “Ask the Mompreneur” features an interview with Simple Wishes co-founder, Joy Kosak.   Ask the Mompreneur:   With the arrival of a new baby, entrepreneurs become mompreneurs and working women become working moms.  As they transition back to work from their maternity leave, what advice can you provide for those who plan to continue to breastfeed?   Joy Kosak:   As any new mom knows, breast milk pro...

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    Feb. 27, 2012 | Permalink
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