Working for the same company as your significant other sounds like a great idea, right? You can commute together, eat lunch together, and just spend more time together overall. What's not to like? Unfortunately, the reality isn't always perfect when you work at the same company as your significant other, and I've seen it more times than I can count. Yes, it can be wonderful, … [Read more...]
10 Tips for First-Time Managers – Infographic
As a new manager, one of the biggest learning curves you'll face won't be managing projects but rather, managing people. It's rarely an easy task, but there are steps you can take to become a better manager. As a result, your team will be more motivated, happy, and successful. For example, the best managers understand that they should never stop learning. They know that … [Read more...]
Starting a Side Hustle to Make Extra Money
Everyone seems to be starting side hustles to make extra money these days. And why not? There are so many ways to earn additional income, and many of them can be done from your own home! There are just so many opportunities. If you're willing to invest the time, you could even start a side hustle that turns into a new career in the future. The question is what should your … [Read more...]
How to Promote Your Business with Instagram – Infographic
A total of 700 million people use Instagram and 400 million of them use it every day, which makes it one of the most popular social media platforms today. It's also a perfect place for businesses to connect with consumers. Unlike Facebook and Twitter which are inundated with business pages and profiles, fewer businesses and brands have jumped on the Instagram bandwagon. Only … [Read more...]
Why the Boston Startup Scene is Perfect for Women Entrepreneurs
Sponsored by Lesley University: In 2015, I attended an event in Boston held specifically to connect women entrepreneurs looking for startup funding with investors. The Boston Women’s Venture Summit, hosted by Babson College, was where I learned just how much the city of Boston was focusing on becoming a hot spot for startups, particularly women-led startups. Even the city’s … [Read more...]
Your Defense Mechanisms Could Sabotage Your Career
According to Sigmund Freud and many psychologists since Freud's time, human beings use defense mechanisms to protect ourselves from negative feelings such as anxiety and guilt when we feel threatened in some way. They're not bad in and of themselves, but defense mechanisms can be destructive in life and sabotage your career if you use them at the wrong time or overuse … [Read more...]
Denise Lee Joins the Women on Business Contributor Team
Please join me in welcoming Denise Lee to the team of contributing writers at Women on Business! Denise is a highly experienced marketing professional with a track record of success directing marketing initiatives, building teams, and developing innovative strategies to attract new business while maintaining relationships with existing clients. You can learn more about … [Read more...]
The Most Entrepreneurial Countries in the World Might Surprise You – Infographic
Which are the most entrepreneurial countries in the world based on the percentage of people who start their own businesses? The answer might surprise you. If you consider only businesses started by people between the ages of 18 and 64 that have been in operation for four to 42 months and pay employees salaries, the countries that rise to the top aren't the United States, … [Read more...]
Carrie Wheeler Joins the Women on Business Contributors Team
Please join me in welcoming Carrie Wheeler to the team of contributors at Women on Business. Carrie is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in technology and leadership. You can learn more about Carrie in her bio below. About Carrie Wheeler Carrie Wheeler has served as the chief operations officer of Liquid Web since July 2015. Carrie brings more than 25 … [Read more...]
What is Your Emotional Intelligence Level? Take the Infographic Quiz
How emotionally intelligent are you? The answer could affect not just your personal life but also, your career. Emotional intelligence includes three things: Your ability to use your emotions to solve problems or complete tasks Your ability to understand small or large differences in emotions and perceive emotions in others Your ability to control your emotions and … [Read more...]