Truth be told, I’m in mourning over the Seahawks loss yesterday in the Super bowl to the Steelers. But you are probably reading this to get some insights into running a more profitable business, so I will try to not digress into my opinions on how the refs called the game…. So the question has … Continue reading Earning Tip: How do you get on a magazine cover, anyway?! →

As many of you know, this month I was on the cover of Seattle Woman Magazine in January. (If you want to see the cover and the related article, it is under the PR link on my website.) It was quite an honor, and I was very excited! I wrote a feature article entitled Make … Continue reading Earning Tip: How my gracing a magazine cover translates into business →

January 23, 2006 Well, I cleaned the house, hid the toys and make a huge pork-roast for the informal networking dinner I hosted on Thursday- the Seven Fabulous Women. I was deeply struck by how honest we all were. I belong to formal networking groups as well (the monthly luncheon and keynote speaker type of … Continue reading Earning Tip: Informal support group creates space to be honest →

January 16, 2006 Am I worth charging more money? In the course of coaching, I teach women how to set and raise their rates. I know the theories, the exercises, the philosophy etc behind how to raise your fees, and have done a lot of speaking on this very topic. So it was time to … Continue reading Earning Tip: Charging more and feeling worth it! →

The Seven Fabulous Women If you want to build a successful business, it’s imperative to surround yourself with great role models. While I belong to some great networking organizations filled with powerful women, one of my favorite groups is completely informal. We call ourselves “The Seven Fabulous Women”. The only thing we have in common … Continue reading Earning Tip: Start a Dinner Group →

Well, it’s that time to start setting goals for the year. But before you start thinking about your business goals, I want you to think about the following question: how many ways can you measure your business? Before you set goals, it helps to know what the different goals are! Do you want to make … Continue reading Earning Tip: Know your “measurables” →

Welcome to the Women’s Earning Institute! I’m Mikelann Valterra, and the Institute is my baby. I’ve worked for years with people on their money issues. And while debt is obviously a huge issue for many, I’ve also come to realize that many women are simply not making enough money. This contributes to leading a depressed … Continue reading Welcome to my blog →