We all know that we're a long way from achieving equal pay for equal work, and it's not a secret that the leadership positions at most companies are dominated by men. Today is International Women's Day, so it seems like there is no better day of the year to focus on exactly where women are in the business world. To that end, I gathered 10 infographics that have been … [Read more...]
5 Critical Steps to Choose the Right Business Partner – Infographic
Choosing a business partner is a big decision -- really, really big. This is the person you'll work closely with for years to come if you're successful, but you won't have a chance of reaching your goals if you and your business partner are not the right match. As business partners, you'll be tied to each other. Decisions made by one partner will directly affect not just the … [Read more...]
Christy Westerfeld, Esq. Joins the Women on Business Contributor Team
I am very happy to announce that Christy Westerfeld, Esq. has joined the team of contributors here at Women on Business! Christy brings with her experience as an attorney, health coach, and business owner, and her content will undoubtedly be very useful! You'll start to see Christy's articles on Women on Business in the near future. In the meantime, you can get to know more … [Read more...]
10 Steps to Deliver Better Social Media Customer Service
Your business needs to have a process in place to deliver exceptional customer service when and where people are looking for it, and that includes on social media. Every day, consumers post questions about brands and products on their social media profiles, particularly on Twitter and Facebook. Some might even take the time to go to your business' Facebook Page to post a … [Read more...]
How to Use Quora to Build Your Personal Brand and Business Brand
Have a question? Log into Quora and ask. Chances are people will answer. Of course, every answer won't be great, but that's to be expected when anyone can answer any question published on the site. However, if you take the time to read the answers, you'll probably get some amazing insights. In fact, many online influencers and respected experts spend time answering questions … [Read more...]
Jane Willmott Joins the Women on Business Contributing Writers Team
Please join me in welcoming Jane Willmott to the team of contributing writers for Women on Business. You'll be able to read Jane's articles very soon! In the meantime, you can get to know her by reading her bio below. About Jane Willmott Jane Willmott is an Impact Business Coach for Entrepreneurs with a message/gift/passion that they want to get out into the world and make … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Reduce Interruptions and Get More Done
Sponsored by SaneBox: Time – we all want more of it, but what if you didn’t need more time at all? What if by making some simple changes to your day, you could recoup some of the time you lose each day instead? How much more productive would you be? How much more time would you have to spend doing the things you enjoy rather than working? Now, I want you to stop thinking … [Read more...]
5 Ways to be a Better Public Speaker
Public speaking is an excellent way to drive publicity for your business. By establishing yourself as a subject matter expert in your industry, you can get in front of audiences of people at events around the world. That kind of exposure can result in more business for you. Of course, it takes time to develop yourself as a public speaker who is good enough that organizations … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Find a Job Using LinkedIn
Looking for a job? If you work in a professional field, then LinkedIn is a great place to find your next career. It’s the most popular social networking site for professionals with hundreds of millions of users, so with patience and persistence, you can make the necessary connections to open new doors to employment opportunities. Follow the five tips below to help you find a … [Read more...]
5 Secrets to Find Success as an Introvert
Talking to people is exhausting. I get it. I'm an introvert, too. However, many of the most successful business people are introverts. Your personality doesn't dictate your career success. Your actions do. Is it easier for extroverts to excel in business? Possibly. So much of business success is tied to networking, but that's not the only piece of the puzzle. I often think … [Read more...]