Sponsored by 247Assistants: You run a growing business, but you’re so busy you can’t even enjoy your success. Sound familiar? Fortunately, you can get help so you can focus your valuable time on business development. One of the most affordable and effective ways to recoup your productivity is to hire a virtual assistant from a company like 247Assistants. As the job title … [Read more...]
Know Your Rights: Workplace Injury
Sponsored by Sinnamon Lawyers: All people in the workplace, employers and employees alike, have particular rights regarding workplace injuries. Workplace safety must be a priority for every organization and for a workplace to be healthy and safe, owners and managers must provide an appropriate environment for work. Similarly, employees should be cautious and committed to … [Read more...]
Give Your Office a Facelift
Sponsored by Super Amart: It’s hard to feel inspired when settling down to work in an uninspiring home office space. The sad reality is, if you don’t like your office, you’re very likely to try every excuse in the book to not get back to work. However, if you just love your office and can’t wait to begin the day, then no doubt your productivity will increase through the … [Read more...]
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Helps the Global Economy
Sponsored by Coke Philippines: "Entrepreneurs are the foundation for innovation, economic growth, and job creation." That quote was published last year by Ingrid Vanderveldt of the United Nations Foundation's Global Entrepreneur Council. However, the gender gap still exists in business and in life. According to the 2014 World Economic Forum Gender Gap report, the largest … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money on Business Insurance
Sponsored by BusinessInsuranceSave.com: As a business owner, you take on a lot of risk, but a lot of those risks can be cushioned with business insurance. However, insurance can be expensive. You need it, but you can’t afford it. What do you do? Fortunately, business insurance doesn’t have to break your budget. In fact, it can save your business. While it’s easy to … [Read more...]
US Small Business Health Index Hits a New High
In December, Women on Business readers were invited to provide commentary on the U.S. Small Business Health Index developed by Fit Small Business. The goal of the Index is to provide accurate data on the state of small business health in the United States by focusing on businesses with 25 or fewer employees rather than the traditional definition of small business, which … [Read more...]
Writing Mistakes Cost Money and Hurt Your Career [Infographic]
Did you know that poor writing is costing you money? A new study of freelancers by Grammarly reveals that people with strong writing skills are better at their jobs and get paid more than people with poor writing skills. Good writing is critical to business communication. It can open doors or shut them very quickly. Looking for a new job? If your cover letter is poorly … [Read more...]
Women on Business Welcomes Hephzy Asaolu to the Contributor Team
I am pleased to announce that Hephzy Asaolu has joined the team of contributing writers at Women on Business. Hephzy brings a decade of business experience and a global perspective to Women on Business. Please join me in welcoming her to the team! You can learn more about Hephzy and how to find her online below. About Hephzy Asaolu Hephzy Asaolu is the CEO if hephzysocial, … [Read more...]
The Trademark Application Process Takes Longer Than You Think [Infographic]
Did you know that it could take anywhere from seven months to more than two years to get a federal trademark registration? A new Trademark Timeline infographic from Innovation to Profits (shown below) reveals that there are three primary things that can cause delays in the trademark registration process: 1. Office Actions These come from the examining attorney at the U.S. … [Read more...]
5 Essentials to Review in Your Small Business Insurance for the New Year
Sponsored by BusinessInsuranceUSA.com: Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? Did you include your business in those resolutions? The start of a new year is the perfect time to review your small business insurance needs against your existing coverage to make sure your business is fully protected in the event of an emergency. What if your office caught on fire … [Read more...]