There are moments when you luck out—you’ll go to a networking event and you’ll find someone who immediately needs your services or product. But most of the time, your best contact will come weeks, months, if not years later.

Lately I’ve been receiving phone calls from people I met last year or even the year before! I met them at networking groups I no longer attend. But they still had my business card.

What’s the most important thing when starting a business? Just get out there and network, network, network! You never know what business card you hand out could lay that golden egg!

It’s all about getting out there and building relationships.

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I’ve heard a lot of bad business plans and ideas, but this one might take the prize.

How about starting a company where people pay you to kidnap them so they know what the real thing feels like?  Yes, you heard right.

That’s what French company Ultime Réalité offers clients. Pick and choose your kidnapping: 4-10 hours, where you’re kidnapped, the ransom, or add a helicopter chase.

If you choose the “Extreme” package, you can wake up in a morgue surrounded by corpses and body bags.

Basic kidnapping packages start at 900 Euros.

I’m curious: Who is paying for this?

Thoughts on this new business?

I might be a modern woman, but I’m an old-fashioned kinda gal when it comes to my schedule and calendars.

Is it just me or is the Blackberry calendar really annoying to use? I find it’s okay for a reminder, but that’s about all.

I once tried to use the Blackberry calendar and sync it to my computer but failed miserably and lost all the data in my phone. #fail

It’s not funny.

So how do I plan, schedule, and pencil you in? I use a weekly planner and a writing utensil. It’s pretty groovy and my grandma would use it too.

At the end of the year, it goes in a box and only sees the light of day during tax time. So easy.

My system works for me.

Oh wait, March already did. Can you believe March is here already? Just yesterday it was Christmas morning and I was opening up my brand new MacBook Pro. Now it’s March. Poof.

Where did the time go?

We could sit here hours pondering that question, but it would really be a waste of time because it would be June before we’d get around to solving it.

I see March as a yearly milestone. It’s a month for reflection: Where have you been and what have you been doing the first two months of the year? It’s also a month for contemplation: Where am I headed? Is it in the right direction? Am I meeting my goals, hopes, dreams, aspirations, expectations, and whatever else for the year?

What’s up with you?

Think about it.

Last week I offered to babysit and today was the day.

I don’t know what in the world possessed me. Just this past Thursday I met one month old Munchk’n for the first time and he was sleeping soundly. He opened his eyes once or twice and looked around the room and then went back to sleep. That was pretty much it. That and the fact that he’s so gosh darn cute!

So I offered to babysit. I don’t mind having Munchk’n keep me company in my home office while I work on a few projects, blog, send some emails. Easy enough because he sleeps.

Wrong.

Munchk’n, according to Mommy, didn’t sleep very well last night and arrived at my home this AM, a tad bit cranky.

He only wanted me to hold him, so that’s what I did. The entire morning. And no, he didn’t sleep. I also discovered one-handed typing isn’t for me.

Clearly, cranky babes and biz don’t mix.

Just so you know.

But he’s still gosh darn cute! #cheekpinch

Have you tried the babes & biz c**ktail? Share some stories!

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Every businesswoman should have a list of awesome business blogs bookmarked on her browser. Here are a few of my favorites:

Businessballs. They provide “free career help, business training, organizational development - inspirational, innovative ideas, materials, exercises, tools, templates - free and fun.”

Entrepreneur Blog. Your source for small business right from the resource. If you don’t already receive Entrepreneur (the magazine) make sure you subscribe to some of their blogs.

Small Business Administration. I’ve taken advantage of their services in the past and like what I’ve seen so far. They are there for you, so use both their website and local office as a resource. My favorite business plan template can also be found on their website, so be sure to check it out!

Here are a few YouTube pros to watch for ideas:

>>> iJustine vlogs about her vvvvllllooooooogggg:

>>> CharlieJames1975 loves to workout on camera and post it on YouTube. She even has a ‘von montz’ challenge ‘vor you’ as well as some Abs-spiration:

>>> The Shaytards: Reality TV… YouTube Style

So now that your Wordpress website is all set up, you’re probably ready to start adding content. But now you’re faced with a choice… should you create a traditional homepage or make it so the blog is the first thing people see?

1. Traditional Homepage: This is a great option if there’s something you absolutely want your visitors to see whenever they arrive at your website. If you’re too busy or lazy about making constant website changes, stick with this homepage option.

2. The Blog: If you love to blog or constantly update your website, a home page blog is the thing for you! Impress potential clients and keep them coming back with your wit or beautiful creations.

The Notebook. What would I do without it?

No, I’m not talking about the movie. I’m talking about my actual Notebook with a capital ‘N.’ Everywhere I go I carry a little notebook with me to write down business ideas, random thoughts, things to do, or whatever comes to mind. I find if I don’t write something down immediately, a great idea is bound to be lost forever.

A lot of people tell me they use their iPhone or another smartphone to write down ideas. I can’t use my Blackberry because I can’t peck on the keyboard fast enough. My ideas come at a mile a minute and if I don’t have a keyboard or pen and paper ready, my frustration grows.

How do you keep track of your ideas?

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As cool as it is to have a popular pop song in the background, there’s plenty of creative commons music available online. One great resource for creative commons music is a site called Jamendo.com. They have all types of tunes, so just be sure read the fine print before selecting the song for your video.