Monday, March 28, 2011


Tips on Growing Your Business (Even in Slippers) from Cybertary Founder

In a follow-on to their previous Cybertary coverage, FOXBusiness and reporter Liza Porteus Viana have published another article, “Tips on How to Grow Your Business, Even in Slippers,” that features Cybertary founder and CEO Patricia Beckman. In this article, Patricia lists ten tips for growing your business, starting with No. 1, Be Prepared for the Wild Magic of Growing a Successful Business:
“I get a lot of questions from new entrepreneurs like, ‘how did you do it?’ or ‘what's your secret to success?’” Beckman said. “At first, I found myself stammering a little for an answer that felt authentic. It's not that I had any doubt about the hard work I had put into the business, it's just that there was this critical bit of ‘magic’ that happened along the way as well - and both have been instrumental in Cybertary's success.”
Being prepared can be the best groundwork for growth. She believes hard work, preparation, and even a little "doing nothing," when necessary, prepared her for the fairly rapid growth of her business.
“Good business sense means knowing when to be hands on and when it pays to just sit back and let the magic of good business preparation take its course,” she said.
Many thanks to FOXBusiness for the great coverage!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011


FOXBusiness Features Cybertary's Patricia Beckman

In an article entitled “Fish Sticks Pushed Mom to Become an Entrepreneur,” FOXBusiness's Liza Porteus Viana relates the Who, What, Where, When, How, Why, and Day in the Life of Cybertary founder and CEO Patricia Beckman.

The titular fish sticks come from the “Why” part:
“Everyone has their ‘a-ha’ moment. Sadly mine was over fish sticks,” Beckman said. The “fish sticks” moment occurred when Beckman was preparing dinner for her girls and didn’t know which one wanted ketchup and which one wanted tartar sauce.
“It hit me that a mother should know these things,” she said. “Since I worked such long hours and traveled often on business, I had lost touch with my family. I didn’t know my daughters’ friends, missed school events and recitals, and the girls had even stopped coming to my side of the bed in the middle of the night, since Dad was the one who was always there for them. I thought – ‘I’m the Mommy!’” So, Beckman resigned from her corporate job and set out to create her own perfect “dream job” that would allow her to be more available for her family while meeting her professional objectives and financial goals.
Congratulations, Patricia, on the great exposure!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011


Cybertary Holding Mini-Conference Ahead of IVAA Live Summit 2011

Since a number of Cybertary operators are planning to attend this year's IVAA Live Summit in Portland, OR, which runs May 3-6, Patricia is planning a Cybertary mini-conference for Monday and Tuesday, May 2-3. The conference will run from 9am-5pm Monday and 9am-1pm Tuesday, breaking early Tuesday to allow for some free time ahead of the reception that kicks off the Live Summit Tuesday evening.




The venue for this event is the prestigious Heathman Hotel, which is one block south and across Broadway from the Portland Hilton Executive Tower, where the Live Summit will be held. Those able to attend will also be hosted for dinner Monday evening at the award-winning Heathman Restaurant, which will also be catering the conference sessions.

Conference session content is still being developed, and more information will be posted here as it becomes available.

[Photos: Flickr/Merelymel13]

Tuesday, March 8, 2011


Cybertary Success Story in The Placer Herald

Cybertary Roseville and operators Tina Angell and Valerie Dow have been featured in a local newspaper again, this time in The Placer Herald. The article, entitled “Savings more than virtual with Cybertary,” tells the success story of one happy customer, Chris Boden, who has both saved operating capital and increased his revenue with assistance from Cybertary.
“I would say all in all, from working with Cybertary and the projects that I’ve saved money on and projects where they have made me an income, Cybertary has increased my income about 20 percent and saved me about 20 percent as well on costs,” shared Boden. “That’s why I’m a huge advocate for them. They save you money and they make you money.”
Congratulations, Tina and Valerie. Keep up the great press!