Author Archives: Krishanna

About Krishanna

A creative professional with an eclectic array of abilities, she has played a vital role in connecting people to each other and like-minded communities. Well-known for her creativity and integral thought leadership, Krishanna is the community evangelist of Active Gray Matter while she continues to write about what interests her on Krishanna [dot] com and creates "art that doesn't match your sofa" at Altered Artist.

5 Mistakes Women Entrepreneurs Make

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Krishanna

What common mistakes do women entrepreneurs make, and how I can I avoid them? This is a question our bankers often hear from both new business owners and seasoned entrepreneurs. "We can all learn from our mistakes and from the … Continue reading →

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USA Today Spotlights Entrepreneurs

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Krishanna

Source: Laura Petrecca, USA TODAY USA TODAY asked people who wanted to start a small business to be part of the USA TODAY Small Business Challenge, a six-month series that would follow their progress from having an idea to making … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Daily Living with Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Krishanna

By: Ann Pietrangelo Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference in quality of life and maintaining independence. If you have relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis, as I do, it’s easy to overlook simple things that can make life easier … Continue reading →

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Life With Multiple Sclerosis

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Krishanna

By: Ann Pietrangelo One of the most frustrating aspects of life with chronic illness is the constant state of flux. It is true of all types of multiple sclerosis, and relapsing/remitting MS certainly lives up to the name. The fact … Continue reading →

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Quick And Dirty Business Promotion When Your Website Stinks

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Krishanna

Ok, so you’ve decided to start using the Internet to promote your business more actively and most people you talk to who know about the web tell you the same thing … you need to redesign your website. The problem … Continue reading →

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Managing a Small Business While Working Elsewhere

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Krishanna

 By Trent Hamm Source: Open Forum When I was in the process of launching my internet business, The Simple Dollar, I was under a great deal of stress.  I was working a full time job while at the same time … Continue reading →

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3 Questions That Can Improve Your Life

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Krishanna

By Matthew Solan, Experience Life Who among us hasn’t searched for solutions on how to live a happier and healthier life? Little do we realize that in order to discover the answers, we must first learn how to ask the … Continue reading →

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25 Social Media You Should Be Reading

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Krishanna

Source: Freelance Folder tweetmeme_source = ‘FreelanceFolder’; Most of us agree that social media is valuable — but keeping up with the latest trends can be difficult given the speed at which social media is growing and changing. The big sites … Continue reading →

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How To Go Confidently

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Krishanna

By Leo Babauta, Zen Habits So you’ve followed the Short But Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion, and have chosen something you’re passionate about. Now you need to make it a career — but are perhaps a bit lost. I … Continue reading →

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20 Must Click Tools For Entreprenuers

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Krishanna

Source: Mashable By: Ben Parr Let’s face it: as an entrepreneur, the odds are stacked against you. Most businesses fail after the first few years, and even if you do manage to survive, that doesn’t mean your business will redefine … Continue reading →

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