Calculating Your Price
Let’s go over basic pricing. To make your business survive, you need to make certain you are bringing in more than you are spending. One of the best ways to make that happen is to open a separate bank account for your business. You can do it in the business name (recommended) or just another…
Read MoreShould you work for free until you are certified?
First, let’s get one thing straight: When you work for free, you tell people that your work is worthless, and that’s exactly how they treat you. Lots of people will tell you to work for free, that it is a fantastic way to get those certification births. But they DO NOT GET IT. They are…
Read MoreThe Tax Man! Filling out a Schedule C
Note: This article just explains how I have filed my business taxes for the last several years. It’s based on what I learned in a consultation with an accountant, but I am not an accountant, and this article isn’t tax advice. When in doubt, refer to the Instructions for the Schedule C on the IRS…
Read MoreRunning a doula business in Utah
It’s definitely not the fun stuff. It pales in comparison to the powerful high that comes from attending a birth. You love the work, you are building a strong clientele and things are going exactly how you want…you love the power of owning your own business! …until you get a notice from the IRS that…
Read MoreThe Doula’s Guide to Copyright
So you’re working on your web site, and the finishing touch would be some lovely images of pregnant bellies and newborns. Maybe a vertical one there, and a horizontal one at the top. Google Image Search to the rescue!!! Just right click and save!!! Right? Wrong! Photographs, drawings, paintings, music and all other artwork is…
Read MoreAnnouncing the UDA WordPress WorkShop
Starting Next Tuesday, March 5, the UDA will be running the “WordPress Workshop” – a 6 week series of blog posts designed to help you get your web site up and running. Week 1: Which WordPress is right for me? Week 2: Choosing a Theme Week 3: Customizing your Theme Week 4: Plugins and Setup…
Read MoreIs your web site bringing you down?
These days, a web site is more important for marketing your doula business than any brochure, flyer, postcard or business card. It’s quite often the very first impression your clients have of you. Over the years as I’ve seen other doula’s web sites, I’ve noticed some common problems that could be costing you clients! First,…
Read MoreOptimal Care in Childbirth
We have a fabulous opportunity. We have been able to get bulk pricing on a great book ” Optimal Care in Childbirth” It normally runs $45-50 but we can get it for $30. If you are interested you can order your copy.
Read MoreMastering the Art of Nurturing Ourselves UDA Fall Retreat
Mark your calendars!! November 3rd 9am-5pm we will be holding our annual retreat. This is a chance to get together with your fellow doulas to recharge your batteries. We will be learning how to take time to nurture ourselves so that we can better serve our clients. Topics will include: Stress Relief with essential oils…
Read MoreBlooming Your Birthwork 2012 Conference Preview
Caring For Women the Well-Mama Way: Understanding Signs and Symptoms of Perinatal Mood Disorders Presented by: Kristin Burnett Hodson, MSW, LCSW & Amy-Rose White MSW, CSW Kristin and Amy-Rose both work with The Healing Group: Center for Women’s Wellness and Family Counseling They will be helping us to address and identify symptoms of pregnancy and…
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