Guest post by Alicia Vanderschuere (learn more about the author at the end of the article): In "10 Things to Delete from Your Resume Immediately," Susan Gunelius provides good advice that is clearly written and to the point. As principal of an executive recruiting firm, I review numerous résumés each day. Many of these résumés have, what I call, "non-value added content," … [Read more...]
Shaping Tomorrow’s Women Through Mentoring
Guest post by Alicia Vanderschuere (learn more about the author at the end of the article) Why Mentoring Matters Successful women know how important the support and encouragement of a mentor—during childhood or early in a career—can be. In fact, almost 70% of women in U.S. Congress and more than half of women business owners were involved in Girl Scouts where mentors helped … [Read more...]
Business Process Planning – 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Guest post by Michael Pendred (learn more about the author at the end of the article) Business process planning is a critical step to operating a successful company. Without an effective and smooth process, a company lacks the security needed to maintain stability and growth. Below you’ll find five common mistakes that can lead to problems in business process planning: 1. … [Read more...]
Room at the Table
What do you do when a new project manager starts at the firm? Do you welcome them with open arms? Do you slightly hesitate? Or do you close your office door… and plot their demise? If you’re human, you probably will think of all three at some point in your career. But if you can push your ego aside, you’ll find that the new kid on the block (experienced or otherwise), … [Read more...]
The Art of the Elevator
Guest post by Tania Zamorsky (learn more about the author at the end of the article) The “elevator pitch.” The phrase refers to one’s ability to summarize their brilliant idea or experience, for a captive audience, in the time it takes an elevator to descend to the lobby. Elevators aside, knowing how to sell yourself succinctly can also prove invaluable during interviews, … [Read more...]
Selling to the Social Customer
Guest post by Christina Lima of Clevertim (learn more about the author at the end of the article) Sales people had a great time in the '80s when life was easy going and the social networks not yet invented. All they had to do was broadcast the official message, wrap it in some eye candy, pay big bucks for advertising and Bob's the uncle. Customers were defenseless … [Read more...]
Top 5 Small Business Deductions and a Few You May Have Missed
Guest Post by Robyn Bolt of Sum Bookkeeper (learn more about the author at the end of the article) More often than not, business owners will miss an expense or two when it comes time to file their taxes. This happens for a number of reasons but the ones I have noticed most frequently is caused by a lack of knowledge and a lack of time. A business owner is one of the most … [Read more...]
Business Women – Who Do You Want To Be?
Guest Post by Emily Bennington (learn more about the author at the end of the article): Women in the workplace need to focus more on who they want to be in addition to what they want to achieve. Regardless of the big overall goal, it’s still small in comparison to who you have to be to master it and then keep it. However, women in business face a challenge. They don’t … [Read more...]
You’re Great at Sales, but How Does the Rest of Your Life Look?
Guest post by Marhnelle Hibbard, co-founder of Dialexis (learn more about the author at the end of the article) How to keep the music playing in all areas of your life! Being successful in sales is more than a full time job. Of course, there are goals to meet, clients to call, and presentations to make, but what about the other aspects of your life? Is success just about … [Read more...]
Women-Owned Businesses Out-Perform National Average
Guest post by Elaine Love, owner of Results For Life LLC (learn more about the author at the end of the article) Women-owned businesses are among the leaders in job creation and revenue growth. Make no mistake, we’re not talking about fluffy industries; we’re talking about construction, transportation, accommodation and food, and wholesale. There are three repeated focus … [Read more...]