The WBO Blog
Women in business share news, knowledge, and insight from their industry.
Mastering the Mindset Reset: Strategies for Starting the Year Strong
A new year has a way of stirring motivation. Calendars are fresh, goals feel possible again, and there is a renewed sense of momentum. But if you have been in business for more than a few years, you know something important. Starting strong is not about doing more. It is about thinking differently.
New Year, New Goals: How WBO Members Are Setting Intentions for 2026
January has a way of inviting possibility. The calendar turns, routines reset, and suddenly there is space to imagine what could be next. For many women in business,...
Your 2026 Starts Now: How to Use December Strategically
December has a rhythm of its own. It is equal parts celebration and chaos, planning and pausing, wrapping up and looking ahead. For most business owners, it is the...
The Power of Rest: Why Stepping Back Can Move You Forward
There’s a point every entrepreneur hits, which is usually somewhere between the last client call and the fifteenth holiday invitation, when your brain whispers, “I...
The Gratitude Effect: How Acknowledgment Strengthens Business and Community
It’s easy to get caught in the chase; clients to serve, goals to hit, inboxes to clear. But somewhere between the hustle and the high-fives, gratitude can quietly slip...
Beyond the Solo Hustle: How Community Fuels Sustainable Success
If you’re a solopreneur, you know the drill. You wear all the hats—CEO, marketing team, bookkeeper, customer service rep—and sometimes, even janitor. You run on coffee,...
The Power of Pause: Why Q4 Reflection Fuels Q1 Success
Let’s be honest—by the time Q4 hits, most business owners are running on fumes. The calendar’s packed, your inbox is overflowing, and somewhere between managing clients...
It’s not bad to get mad – just don’t stay there.
Feeling anything but positive has gotten a bad rap lately, yet all emotions send us important messages - if we are open to hearing them. On a busy day, I decided to...
WBO Has a New Look
I’m excited to share that Women Business Owners of Montgomery County has a new online look. We have upgraded our website and social media, and I hope you find...
Networking: Conversation Starters
“So, what do you do?” UGH. Worst conversation starter EVER! Why? Think back to the last time someone asked you that. How did you feel? Did you feel defensive, as if you...