"The Creative Enterprises Network (CE) grew as an off-shoot of my writing business which offers services to business owners. I had a desire to create a community where online entrepreneurs could work in much the same way I've always worked in my local community -- sharing resources, collaborating, and cross promoting -- utilizing a "work together to grow together" concept (much like your local Chamber of Commerce).

Our members all operate traditional businesses like those in your hometown -- and have the same concerns. Having previously worked in diverse areas, including local government and non-profits, and volunteering on various non-profit committees and boards, I understood how "every piece of the whole" must come together cohesively to help a community grow. As CE members who've grasped this concept have found, it's a system that works if you participate fully, share openly, and strive to help others while helping yourself.

CE has grown to be a wonderful place to come to work every day! And I'm thrilled to have had the opportunity to make it happen."

Carol’s suggestion for those who are just starting their own small or home-based business: "As a help to others who may wish to start their own business and need a starting point, I would suggest visiting www.myownbusiness.org. It's a non-profit free course on everything from writing a business plan to marketing your business, and everything in between. And you can’t ask for a better price than FREE!"

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Just a bit of wit and wisdom to close October Newsletter.....whether you are a Christian, Jew, or of any other faith, I believe that all good people will benefit from this little gem.......

A woman was asked by a co-worker, "What is it like to be a Christian?" The co-worker replied, "It is like being a pumpkin. God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Then He cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, greed, etc., and then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see."

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