Local business women and budding entrepreneurs mixed business with pleasure during the "Heart of Business Expo" presented by the American Business Women's Assn.'s Verdugo Glen chapter on Feb. 9 at the Glendale Elks Lodge.
After networking and shopping at boutique vendors, attendees listened to keynote speaker Deborah Deras who talked about the principles for how to be successful in business without compromising your health and well being. She is an international speaker, author and engagement coach who gives suggestions for optimizing one's energy, prioritizing time and maximizing one's potential.
One of the principles she discussed was the power of synergy.
She told women to not try to do everything themselves, but partner up, which is a more sustainable practice that will help one's business grow.
“Find a challenge that you have and see if there is an organization, an association, jointly that can give services that are complimentary, so you can offer them as part of your products and services,” she said.