Studies show that money doesn't buy happiness. Instead, they show that it's the other way around: Happiness brings money. Happy people are more motivated, fulfilled, relaxed, and peaceful – even in this stressful economic period.

You can turn your passion and what you love into profitable income streams. To be really profitable and free up more of your time, you want to shift the mix so that most of your income comes from passive sources.

1. Angel investors look for the following qualities to make an investment opportunity attractive. • Experienced and competent management • Size of market and time to market • Significant change-altering product or service

1. Use a broad definition of networking. It's not just about generating sales. You can network with former and current customers, business associates, service providers--even competitors.

Small business loans are now available through America's Recovery Capital, a temporary loan program. The Small Business Administration is accepting loans of up to 35,000, which are designed to keep small businesses open.

Some funding sources specifically target women entrepreneurs. Check out the information below to see where to go for loans, scholarships, and other sources of funding. Remember, these are not just handed out, and you must qualify and present much information.

Everything is an exchange based on moral values. With each client communication, each business card you receive, each teleclass or keynote program you give - you are giving out energy and it is being received whether the recipient is aware of the energy exchange consciously or not.