New studies by Web.com, reveal the differences between how women small business owners use the web and social media to grow their businesses in comparison to male small business owners. Web.com first interviewed 3,000 consumers and small business decision makers to determine if there are gaps between the two groups related to small business perceptions. Interestingly, the … [Read more...]
State of Women-Owned Businesses and Women Presidents in 2013 [Infographic]
The Women's Presidents' Organization released the results of its Economic Impact Survey which offers key statistics about women-owned businesses and women presidents in general. According to the survey results, two out of three women presidents (65%) achieved positive growth during the first six months of 2013, with one out of two (50%) hiring new employees and nearly two … [Read more...]
3 Common Time Wasters at Work that Negatively Affect Your Business [Infographic]
For all the time and money companies invest to improve productivity by training employees, integrating technology, and working with productivity and project management experts, there is still a significant amount of wasted time every day at nearly every company. One year ago, I shared in infographic that showed how wasted time affects workplace productivity. Now, it's time … [Read more...]
Women in Biz Round-up: 12 posts you’ll be glad you read
Every once in awhile, it's OK to do nothing but sip on a cup of coffee and read. But if you're like me, you have a habit of skipping the fiction, loading up on news, and skimming posts on Facebook and Twitter a little too thoroughly. Lately, I've been soaking up anything I can find on women in business (including posts here). I'll admit that this gets in the way of my … [Read more...]
3 out of 4 Recruiters Reject Job Candidates Based on Online Investigations [Infographic]
You posted what on Facebook? In a new infographic titled Fired for Facebook (shown below), you can see why it's absolutely critical that you're careful about what you publish online. Three out of four recruiters are now required to conduct online investigations of all job candidates, and 70% of recruiters have rejected job candidates based on what they found in their online … [Read more...]
The Rise of Women as Primary Breadwinners [Infographic]
Earlier this year, I shared the Women on Business What's She Worth? The Slow Road to Equal Pay infographic that visually depicted the size and effects of the gender pay gap. Now, I have another infographic to share that puts the issue of unequal pay in a new light. Below, you can view the Breadwinning Moms infographic from CityTownInfo.com, which explains the rise of women … [Read more...]
The Importance of Corporate Training Quantified [Infographic]
For many employees, corporate training is perceived as a waste of time or a chance to get away from their desks for a day, but for corporations, training delivers quantifiable results. In an infographic from Protential Human Capital Development, the ROI of corporate training is calculated across an organization. By providing statistics from empirical research, Protential … [Read more...]
How to Create an Amazing Infographic
Today, "infographic" has become a generic term for all information visualizations, but the true definition of an infographic is a data visualization. They should tell a story and visually lead the audience through an organized structure of data and theories. They should also look great. Those are just a few of the suggestions that Brian Wallace of NowSourcing, Inc. shares in … [Read more...]
Women in Computer Science – Time to Change the Ratio [Infographic]
What are the social and cultural perceptions that hold women back from pursuing computer science as an area of study? How can we encourage more girls to pursue careers in computer science and other STEM careers? Those are two of the questions Play-i answers in its new infographic, "How Girls Hold Themselves Back from Pursuing Computer Science." The declining number of women … [Read more...]
7 Ps of Social Media Marketing Success [Infographic]
Social media marketing success is tied directly to brand building. Are you tackling social media in the right ways to effectively grow your business, attract your ideal customers, and reach your goals? Take a look at the infographic below to learn how you can go from social media zero to hero by following seven specific "Ps" --- perception, predominance, progression, proof, … [Read more...]