Fall is here and it's time to get out the cookbook and spend some time in the kitchen. As I was trying out some new recipes for anything and everything made with apples, I realized how the concept of a recipe for business success can work for women in small business.

Women need to start with the following 7 ingredients:

     1 cup of a positive attitude - you are in control, think success not failure

     1 cup of a business plan - you need a roadmap to get you where you are going

     1 cup of persistence - nothing happens overnight, it's marathon not a sprint

     1 cup of decision-making - taking action is the key - if you aren't growing you are dying

     1 cup of visibility - sing your own praises - communicate to the world your value

     1 cup of leadership - walk the talk - don't expect others to do what you won't

     2 cups of money - invest in yourself and your ideas - if you don't no one else will

     1 cup of uniqueness - know your competition and be different

Mix all seven ingredients together and sprinkle in wisdom with the desire fto continue your education to be the best small business owner.

Serve up to your employees, vendors and customers with a large dose of enthusiasm. Your inspiration as a leader will motivate others to follow.

This recipe will serve as many clients as you can bring to the table.

Your success as a woman in small business is almost guaranteed by following this recipe.