September/October 2008

It’s a tough economy. AW hears your cry. In the September/October issue, our team of experts offers you 10 ways you can grow your business.

PLUS: Emily Thomas, president of Arrow Exterminators, plans to double her company’s revenues in the next eight years. Can you say the same about your company? Find out her  plan that’s “ aiming for success!”

In this Issue

Spraying For Success
Emily Thomas aims to take Arrow Exterminators to $200 million in revenues in the next eight years — without going buggy.

10 Ways To Grow Business In A Challenging Economy
When the times get tough, the tough businesswoman figures out how to improve her profits, save money and keep her company well positioned to survive and flourish. An Atlanta Woman team of experts offers tips on how to grow your business.

Power Shopper: High Heels Heaven
There's no need to sacrifice style over comfort.

Leadership: Lessons Learned From My Grandmother
A positive and joyous heart is important in leadership.

Health & Wellness: Eating Right Starts With The Right Equipment
An insider's guide to products that help you cook healthy

Financially Sound: Divorce Aftershock
Good planning helps financial settlement.

How To Run A Business: 10 Steps To A Successful Meeting
How to get the most value for your business meetings

Fan Male: Providing Housing For HIV/AIDS Families
Charles Mayfield's got milk - and a devotion to Jerusalem House.

Escapes: Whistler Deserves Olympic Gold
Traveling on the Whistler Mountaineer train to Whistler is half the fun of visiting British Columbia wonderland.

5 Minutes With: Vikki Millender-Morrow, CEO, Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta
Inspiring girls: The new CEO of Girls Inc. wants girls to be strong, smart and bold.

Drum Roll: For Mom
Not liking the home health care her mother was receiving, Debra Reis decided she could do it better.

Woman Of The Year Nominee: In For The Long Haul
Transport magnate keeps the business family oriented.

Woman Of Impact: Pediatric Cancer Fundraising Champion
Cancer is the leading cause of death in children but receives only 2 percent of federal funding for cancer research. Kristin Connor says that's not good enough.

Last Word: Insomnia 101
There are many solutions to a good night's sleep.