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Elaine Whitesides
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  • Brownsburg, IN
  • United States
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What's up with this Acorn thing?

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Custom Embroidered Polos Needed!

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Banner creation needed!

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Elaine Whitesides commented on Michelle Morris's group 'Hendricks County Smoosiers'
Hello All, Today I read about the Gatorade company replacing the wood pallets they use for shipping their product to plastic ones. They gave several reasons and it made me wonder if any companies in Hendricks County are doing this as well. Then I…
September 24
Elaine Whitesides replied to Pat Coyle's discussion 'What's up with this Acorn thing?'
Robby, I do not believe I can make quite a global, sweeping statement regarding the mindset of all persons living in poverty, but I do agree this is an issue. The belief that the law (or rules of etiquette, common courtesy, or consideration of other…
September 19
Elaine Whitesides joined Cathy Patton's group
Coaches and Consultants
This group is for professional coaches and consultants. Everyone is welcome to join! I think we will meet some exceptionally talented, intelligent, and professional people in this group.
September 12
Elaine Whitesides and Carol Gray are now friends
September 11
Linda Rendleman and Elaine Whitesides are now friends
September 8
Elaine Whitesides commented on Linda Rendleman's blog post 'Where are the Women?'
I have no problem with the comment being posted on your website. I did check it out and I am curious.
September 8
Elaine Whitesides commented on Linda Rendleman's blog post 'Where are the Women?'
I actually had a friend who was a car salesperson in MI. She out-sold most of the male salespeople and that created quite a bit of hostility toward her in-house. Her customers were most often repeat customers and referrals. She left the industry bec…
September 8
Elaine Whitesides and Sheri LeVine are now friends
September 2
Elaine Whitesides replied to Andrea Emerson's discussion 'Spunk & Bite' in the group Writers Group
I tend to write best when there is some strong emotion behind what I have to say. Although sometimes I am afraid I will say something I later regret. Oh well. My greatest hope is that the reader sees my writing as simply my voice and hears it in the…
September 2
Elaine Whitesides and Scott Shearin are now friends
August 21
Elaine Whitesides is attending Cathy Patton's event
August 11, 2009 from 7:30am to 8:30am
Business Referral Breakfasts are weekly scheduled meetings to help your business grow. Enjoy coffee or breakfast with other business professionals. Network, exchange business cards, learn about others in business and build relationships.
August 5
Elaine Whitesides is attending Cathy Patton's event
August 18, 2009 from 7:30am to 8:30am
Business Referral Breakfasts are weekly scheduled meetings to help your business grow. Enjoy coffee or breakfast with other business professionals. Network, exchange business cards, learn about others in business and build relationships.
August 5
Elaine Whitesides and Brett Sanders are now friends
August 5
A blog post by Elaine Whitesides was featured
The last couple of weeks have been quite busy with less time to spend just strolling through Smaller Indiana. It seems the same must be true of others; at least those in the groups and areas I frequent. I am hoping that the quiet tone indicates peop…
July 29
Elaine Whitesides added a blog post
The last couple of weeks have been quite busy with less time to spend just strolling through Smaller Indiana. It seems the same must be true of others; at least those in the groups and areas I frequent. I am hoping that the quiet tone indicates peop…
July 29
Elaine Whitesides replied to Jackie Lennartz's discussion 'Custom Embroidered Polos Needed!'
Becky Brown of Countryside Promotions does great things and is a member of Smaller Indiana. Her website is www.countrysidepromo.com.
July 27

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How did you hear about Smaller Indiana?
Search engine
What is your greatest strength?
Curiosity is probably one of my greatest strengths - and maybe one of my greatest weaknesses, too.
What are you working on?
Life. I am working on writing for a local niche publication and learning about freelance writing for businesses. In the bigger picture, I am changing from the employee, worker bee mindset to the business owner, entrepreneur mindset. Paradigm changing - that's what I am embroiled in!
How big is your business?
Self-employed
What is your Job Title
Owner
What is your alma mater?
Other / out of state
Why join Smaller Indiana? What are you hoping to experience here ?
I am new to central Indiana and want to make contact with open-minded people working to build a good life - personally and professionally.

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Business is awful quiet out there

The last couple of weeks have been quite busy with less time to spend just strolling through Smaller Indiana. It seems the same must be true of others; at least those in the groups and areas I frequent. I am hoping that the quiet tone indicates people are busy with their work and businesses, not simply getting in that last little vacation before school begins - although that does sound like fun! Hope springs eternal around here.

But my thought is this: It is especially at the busy times in our… Continue

Posted on July 29, 2009 at 10:04am —

Elaine Whitesides

The Power of a Little Vision

I have been meeting and talking with a lot of people lately. Not just any sort of people, but small business owners, entreprenueurs. I am so struck with them. The energy they radiate almost makes them glow. The excitement in their voices when they talk about their businesses reminds me of my nephew talking about his new baby girl. The more excited they get, the faster they talk. The faster they talk, the more they have to say. Every once in a while when they pause to catch a breath their eyes ga… Continue

Posted on June 26, 2009 at 7:49pm — 2 Comments

Elaine Whitesides

Home and Workplace - The Beauty of Being Both

At the tender age of 50+ I find I am making more discoveries now than in most other times of my life. I don't know if it is because I am treading new water, or if I just have the time to savor the discoveries. For whatever reason, each discovery is as surprising as feeling the soft velvet-ness of a stingray. This week the discovery I am relishing is that of working from home.

Until this last week I was viewing it more as a prison of isolation, I was constantly yearning for contact from the outs… Continue

Posted on June 26, 2009 at 3:43pm — 2 Comments

Elaine Whitesides

Patience and Perseverence are Tech Skills

You know, sometimes you just have to keep trying something to make it work. Sometimes it is like hitting a nail with a hammer. You just keep swatting and eventually it strikes properly and the nail gets driven in. And so the dilemma with the reclining picture gets resolved. I thought I was doing the same thing I had done about fifteen times before, but somehow, some way it must have been different, because, Viola! I no longer recline in my profile photo. Appearing upright, I can now retire and k… Continue

Posted on June 16, 2009 at 10:36pm —

Elaine Whitesides

Easily Flummoxed by All the Technical Possibilities

I suppose that just about says it all. There are times when I just want to reach through the monitor and move something - just a little bit - and can't find the "easy" button that will magically do what I want. It is so frustrating that I often opt for paper and pencil when I know the task would be so much faster and easier to do on the computer - IF I ONLY KNEW HOW!! Yes, I know that is screeching, but at this moment, that is what I want to do!

Case in point: I finally uploaded some of my phot… Continue

Posted on June 10, 2009 at 1:50pm — 4 Comments

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At 8:14am on June 20, 2009, Frank Hubbard said…
Hi Elaine, nice to see you here. How is the article coming? You might want to take a look at IBN. I'll attach my blog on it. Good Morning, I just read your profile and thought as a small business professional you might be interested in our local business network (IBN). Indiana Business Network has chapters all over the state. Locally we meet in Plainfield every Wednesday morning at 10am. There is no cost or obligation to check it out and the monthly dues are only $25.00. I joined recently and it is by fare the least expensive means of lead generation that I've found. I'd be happy to answer any questions if you are interested.
At 5:06pm on June 17, 2009, Jonathan Simcosky said…
Hi Elaine, Welcome to Smaller Indiana. Just read your post in the Writer's Group and curious to learn more about what sort of writing you do. If you're at all interested in local history we might be able to find a project for you with The History Press. Check out our website: www.historypress.net. All best, Jonathan
At 10:16pm on June 4, 2009, Johnnie Firari said…
Very nice to meet you as well. Thanks for adding me as a friend.
At 5:16pm on May 25, 2009, Kristen Horton said…
Hi Elaine,
Welcome to Smaller Indiana! As a new member you may want to start by reading the blog post: "I'm a member of Smaller Indiana, now what?" It provides some great tips on getting involved in the community.

Feel free to add a blog post, join some groups (more than 400 are listed on the Smaller Indiana Group Links google doc) & don't forget to add a photo - so your fellow Smoosiers can recognize you at off-line community events.

~Kristen
 
 

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