lasouriante's activity feed Return to lasouriante's profile
- June 27th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Breaking Even Has Moved!
Breaking Even is now in its new home at www.breakingeveninc.com/blog. If you want to subscribe to the RSS feed, click here. If you want to subscibe via email, click here. I do hope you'll make th…
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Breaking Even Has Moved!
Breaking Even is now in its new home at www.breakingeveninc.com/blog. If you want to subscribe to the RSS feed, click here. If you want to subscibe via email, click here. I do hope you'll make the mov…
- June 25th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
This Week In Business: Horray For PR
When beginning a new business, one needs all the publicity possible. This week, I concentrated heavily on this aspect of my business. I'm needing some new clients! I sent out press releases like gang…
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
This Week In Business: Horray For PR
When beginning a new business, one needs all the publicity possible. This week, I concentrated heavily on this aspect of my business. I'm needing some new clients! I sent out press release…
- June 23rd, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Too Cute Tuesday: Book Binding
At Too Cute Tuesday, we like to do random stuff that we kind of stink at. But on a rare occasion, we actually like to draw on the talent of our members. Sarah has actually taken a book binding class a…
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Too Cute Tuesday: Book Binding
At Too Cute Tuesday, we like to do random stuff that we kind of stink at. But on a rare occasion, we actually like to draw on the talent of our members. Sarah has actually taken a book binding class..…
- June 22nd, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Online Fundraising Follow-up
You may remember about a month ago I wrote about my friend Susan's relatives that were going through a hard time financially. I asked: Is there a site that someone in need could turn to online…
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Online Fundraising Follow-up
You may remember about a month ago I wrote about my friend Susan's relatives that were going through a hard time financially. I asked: Is there a site that someone in need could turn to online to help…
- June 20th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Spend $20 On June 20 For Your Local Economy
We all know buying local keeps money where it has a greater impact and helps small businesses but how often do you think about your purchases? Spend $20 on June 20 is a concept to raise awareness of…
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Spend $20 On June 20 For Your Local Economy
We all know buying local keeps money where it has a greater impact and helps small businesses but how often do you think about your purchases? Spend $20 on June 20 is a concept to raise awareness of w…
- June 19th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
How I Get Clients
Craig at BudgetPulse left a thoughtful comment on my blog a couple weeks ago that I've been meaning to write about: "How do you go about reaching new clients and trying to pitch them for consulting he…
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
How I Get Clients
Craig at BudgetPulse left a thoughtful comment on my blog a couple weeks ago that I've been meaning to write about: "How do you go about reaching new clients and trying to pitch them for c…
- June 17th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
This Week In Business: Sitting Pretty
It was an exciting week at Breaking Even Communications, mainly because I'm sitting pretty (and ergonomically correct) now. Three things that happened to my microbusiness this week: I bought…
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
This Week In Business: Sitting Pretty
It was an exciting week at Breaking Even Communications, mainly because I'm sitting pretty (and ergonomically correct) now. Three things that happened to my microbusiness this week: I bought a chair,…
- June 16th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Too Cute Tuesday: Magic Wallets
Instructions for this fabulous craft come from the book Magic Books and Paper Toys by Esther K. Smith. The book was sent to us by Potter Craft News. Thanks to them!This Too Cute Tuesday was held in tw…
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Too Cute Tuesday: Magic Wallets
Instructions for this fabulous craft come from the book Magic Books and Paper Toys by Esther K. Smith. The book was sent to us by Potter Craft News. Thanks to them! This Too Cute Tuesday was held in t…
- June 15th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Good Family And Welcome Money In Tough Times
It was bound to happen at some point. One of my very best friends is about to start going through a divorce.I've been thinking a lot more about this more than I thought I would be. I just keep th…
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Good Family And Welcome Money In Tough Times
It was bound to happen at some point. One of my very best friends is about to start going through a divorce. I've been thinking a lot more about this more than I thought I would be. I just keep...
- June 13th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Too Cute Tuesday Simulcast This Week
This Tuesday, it's time for something different. After getting a lot of "Wow, Too Cute Tuesday looks like fun, I wish I was there." we are actually going to give it a shot. That's right, a Too Cute Tu…
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Too Cute Tuesday Simulcast This Week
This Tuesday, it's time for something different. After getting a lot of "Wow, Too Cute Tuesday looks like fun, I wish I was there." we are actually going to give it a shot. That's…
- June 12th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Do Some Companies Really Prefer The Phone?
I like to preface this by saying I resisted getting an email address until I was almost 18 years old. I actually even had a pen pal through high school, you know, the old-fashioned kind involving stam…
- June 10th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
This Week In Business: Self (Less?) Management
Week four of Breaking Even Communications has revealed to me that I need a good manager, and that person has to be me. And in the universe of perfect timing, my shoulder has been killing me by mid-mor…
- June 9th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Too Cute Tuesday: Tricked Out T-Shirts
Who doesn't have an oversized t-shirt that could use a little cool-ifying? And what better time then summer to get a cool new t-shirt? This week at Too Cute Tuesday, we're tricking out our t-shirts an…
- June 8th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
How To Be Cheap (Or Not Cheap) In Québec City
This weekend, I was in Québec City with Beth, a woman I tutor in French. Her husband and her were kind enough to offer me the trip. Beth proceeded to pay for everything while on the trip (Tom stayed…
- June 7th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
I Bore My Soul At Blunt Money...Again!
I did an interview recently at Blunt Money about starting my own business. As usual, I talked a lot but it was so much fun. Here's the link, since I think I forgot to share it: Read "Starting Up A...
- June 5th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
In Hard Times, Restaurants Change It Up
I love periodicals probably as much as I love blogs. When I have a doctor's appointment, I sometimes go early so I can catch up on my reading. But no medical appointment is necessary now; the inn has…
- June 4th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
How Far Would You Go For A Discount?
At the inn, we have a policy about not offering discounted room rates. When your business is the only open four months of the year and you have to pay shorefront property taxes, it is completely under…
- June 3rd, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
This Week In Business: The Sensation Of Stabilization
Week three my new business venture is going well. My energy level is higher, in part because it finally stopped raining in my corner of the world, and my anxiety level is lower, in part because I am i…
- June 2nd, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Too Cute Tuesday: Italian Grandma's Calzones
This Too Cute Tuesday was a little off program. John, my newish boyfriend, was visiting. Naturally I forced him to perform for a group by ordering him to make calzones for everyone. A little backgroun…
- June 1st, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Life At The Inn
One Part Of My Diversified Stream Of Income People have been asking me how my part-time gig is going. I got clearance from my bosses so now I officially feel comfortable writing about it. What inn are…
- May 31st, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
What I Learned Not Going To The Grocery Store This Week: Part Two
This week, after realizing I overspent my grocery budget, I decided to not to go to the grocery store and live exclusively on what I had in the house. Additional observations (see yesterday's post for…
- May 29th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
When I Learned Not Going To The Grocery Store This Week: Part One
I waited a little too long to update my budget spreadsheet this month only to discover on Tuesday night overspent my usual grocery allowance by $36. And I still had a week left in the month. D'oh! Rat…
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Missed My Own Bloggiversary
J at Budgets are Sexy posted to Facebook today about his 500th blog post. I remember I was getting close to that number too so I just checked. Ladies and gentlemen, this is my 507th blog post. That me…
- May 28th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
This Week In Business: A Few Small Touches
In week two of self-employment, it has become clear that the honeymoon is over. My dog and I are officially sick of each other. The papers, for which a filing system was created last week, are in a sm…
- May 26th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Too Cute Tuesday: Vegetable-Stamped Stationary
My Pepere* was nice enough last fall to give me a 25 pound bag of fresh Maine potatoes. And boy, did they make some spectacular oven fries those cold winter nights! As a single woman living by herself…
- May 25th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Shameless Promotion: The It's Been Too Long Edition
I subscribe to over 200 blogs and websites but you certainly wouldn't know it from my blog recently. I've basically had time to read and bookmark and that's about it. And then I get frustrated that my…
- May 24th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Why I Live In Maine
So Kristy at Master Your Card commented on my business post about my bed and desk being really close together. Truth is, I couldn't put them any further away unless I'd be working on my porch. Girl pl…
- May 22nd, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Interview With Internet Book Promoter Alexis James
I 'met' Alexis online as someone promoting books on behalf of authors. My question was "Wow, you can actually make money helping authors promote books online?" Alexis agreed to elaborate for me and he…
- May 21st, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
You Tell Me: Legitimate Online Fundraising
So I got an email today from my friend Susan asking if I knew anything about online fundraising for people in need. Here's the scenario: My cousin recently gave birth to her first child 11 months earl…
- May 20th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
This Week In Business: Week One
The other day, I had lunch with the great business blogger Carl Natale. Since I am just starting a new business venture, Carl that I ought to do some kind of reporting out on a regular basis about how…
- May 19th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Too Cute Tuesday: Bath Salts
Ah, Tuesday. It's the cutest, especially when we make a less labor intensive craft and just drink wine and dish. Kind of like doing laundry, making bath salts felt like we were passively getting stuff…
- May 18th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
How To Date An Anonymous Blogger
So at lunch yesterday, John said the exact thing you never want to hear at the beginning part of a relationship. "There is something I need to tell you." My imagination is quite active so I had some c…
- May 15th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Which Is Better, Buying Salvage or Buying Concious?
So if it's one thing my good friends know about me is I'm a socially concious shopper. I let myself eat fast food exactly twice a year (usually when I'm in the process of moving). I buy local whenever…
- May 14th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
The Eve Of My Retirement
Tomorrow is my last day of work at the newspaper. I am throwing myself a small "retirement" party at a local bar/restaurant and invited anyone in the company who wanted to come by and send me off. I'v…
- May 13th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Fiddleheads: Why You Should Forage For Food
My friend HK used to use the term "forage" for what she'd do in our college cafeteria. Like any cafeteria situation no matter how good, you end up having to look around and create meals yourself with…
- May 12th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Too Cute Tuesday: Needle Felted Animals
Here at Craft Central, we've been meaning to needle felt for awhile. Unfortunately, this requires felting needles, which is a special kind of needle that I ended up driving the next town over to get.…
- May 11th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
Plenty Of Fish: Works For Me
You may remember a while back, I interviewed my friend D. who had jumped into online dating. Using both paid and unpaid services, she was getting dates and meeting people. I've been watching from the…
- May 10th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
A Video On The Importance Of The Internet
Nancy Marshall, Maine PR Maven, posted this video a month or so ago on her blog and I think it's fantastic. It's a little long but it's five minutes well spent that'll blow your mind. Anyone who think…
- May 8th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
How To Get Me To Help You Out: Part Two
I tell you, one "Dear Sir" email and I am inspired to write two blog posts! (You can read Part I here.) People seem to want me to do favors for them lately. I was noticing I've been receptive to...
- May 7th, 2009
-
lasouriante has posted a new entry on: Breaking Even, Inc.
How To Get Me To Help You Out: Part One
Yesterday, I got an e-mail about a possible blog sponsorship opportunity. This is not a huge deal; bloggers get these almost everyday, sort of like if you have an e-mail address, you get wire transfer…
