How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something, but to be someone.
—Coco Chanel

ARTICLES

Just starting out and being on your own is an emotional experience.  Usually, it’s quite literally an emotional roller coaster, with moments of soaring exhilaration, intense apprehension, overwhelming opportunities, paralyzing fears and doubt.

Bylined Articles

Alkamae's Founder, Dr. Susan L. Reid, writes as a small business expert for:

Accidental Entrepreneur
An Accidental Pren-her® is a woman who finds herself unexpectedly starting up a business for the very first time. She probably has had no, or very little, experience starting up a business.

These articles are for you if you want to make the transition from accidental entrepreneur to successful small business owner.

Coaches & Coaching
This is our article resource place for coaches.

Here you will find helpful information on running your business, practical how-tos on client issues, and other resources that will improve your business and make you a better coach.

Dragon of Alkamae

Our logo is a dragon, and as you can see, it is not your typically shaped dragon. With smooth curves and symmetrical lines, this dragon is as unique in design as it is in intention. Click here to read about the Dragon of Alkamae

Favorite Things

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens . . . here are a few of my favorite things.

Freebies

Everyone likes freebies!  Especially when they are fun, unexpected, and uplifting.  These freebies are all that, and informational too.

Getting The Most Out Of Coaching

Coaching is not for everyone.  Some people would be better served with individual therapy, others would enjoy going it along.  To find out more about how to get the most out of your coaching sessions, and to find out what type and natural action style of client who will benefit the most from working with us, read on.

Grow Your Home Business
It takes courage to expand and grow your home business. And strength to see it through.

You'll want to read the pre-expansion check list before you get started, and peruse the options for expansion for suggestions.

Hot Business Strategies

Need an action plan?
Specific steps to take?
Ways to make it happen?

How To

Providing detailed and practical advice for the woman entrepreneur starting up her business. You'll find everything from how to use the Law of Attraction to finding a profitable niche here.

Inner Entrepreneur

This collection of articles is perfect for those who are interested in starting-up a business from the inside out, upon the foundational mix of solid business acumen and inner spiritual wisdom.

LAUNCH YOU! 2007 e-Zine Archives

Browse through the treasure trove of 2007 LAUNCH YOU! e-Zines for ideas and tips to help you successfully launch your new small business. 

LAUNCH YOU! 2008 e-Zine Archives

Browse through the treasure trove of 2008 LAUNCH YOU! e-Zines for ideas and tips to help you successfully launch your new small business.

LAUNCH YOU! 2009 e-Zine Archives

Here you will find all the 2009 LAUNCH YOU! e-Zines. Browse for tips on starting up your business, increasing your productivity, and applying the Law of Attraction to maximize your success.

Marketing & Promoting Your Business
"Okay, so now what?"

"How do I drive traffic to my website?"

These articles provide practical and creative advice on SEO, article distribution, niche marketing, and using PR services.

Motto

Our Motto is simple and clear, and centers on these four elements:

• Success
• Beauty
• Greatness
• Wellness

New Business Start-up

How do I get started?
What should be my first step?
Where do I begin?

You've come to the right place for answers.

Overcoming Your Fears
Before you throw in the towel, take a look at these articles. They will help you address your fears, master your psychology, and get back on the track.

Privacy Policy

Yep, we are all about privacy.

Small Business Start Up Quotes

Successful Small Business Start Up Quotes archives an organically expanding list of success minded quotes for the entrepreneurial woman.  With over 150 insightful sayings and quotes that will sustain and inspire you, provide you with fresh ideas and interesting perspectives, all the while putting a smile on your face as you launch your specialty business. 

• Balancing Life & Work
• Delegation
• Goals & Goal Setting
• Guaranteeing Your Small Business Success
• Leaving The Corporate World
• Money, Riches & Wealth
• Starting Up
• Time Management
• Transitioning

Small Business Tips & Ideas
"Results guaranteed!" Aren't those the words you want to hear when trying something new?

Here you are. These work! No need to invent the wheel when these articles have already done it for you. 

Success Stories

We are proud of our clients, the successes they have had, and the businesses they have started up and launched. Their journey has been our journey. Their success, our success. Read what our clients are saying about their experience with us. Listen to their voices.

Susan L. Reid, DMA

Come, meet the visionary Founder and Owner of Alkamae.

Read about the inspiration behind Alkamae, her personal philosophy of success, and her journey from Accidental Pren-her™ to successful entrepreneurial woman.

The Inner Samurai Business Leadership Video Series
Conscious business decisions. From the inside out.

The Inner Samurai Business Leadership Video Series helps the conscious business woman clarify her own sacred and powerful Way of doing business in the world, and gives her the tools and techniques to take her powerful Inner Knower out into the business world to prosper and thrive.

Business the Inner Samurai Way. Strength, integrity and honor.

Top Ten Cool Things I've Done

There are so many cool things that I have done in my life, it's hard to narrow them down. Though for now, these are my top 10.

Turn Your Business Dream Into Reality Video Series
The tools and techniques to get it done.

The Turn Your Business Dream Into Reality Video Series takes you step-by-step through the process of creating your business name, branding, and growing beyond start-up.

In less than 5 minutes, you'll know everything you need to do to make it great!

Vision Statement

We specialize in taking the fear out of starting-up business.

Women Entrepreneurs
Are you a woman with an entrepreneurial spirit? Creative, innovative, and independent? Do you like being on the leading edge of things and pushing the limits of what's known and understood?

If the typical nine-to-five job doesn't cut it for you, and if you're excited about growing your home business into a six-figure success, then you'll find lots of insight and guidance in these articles.