When I first entered the world of business (having left the world of teaching with considerable trepidation), I was told I wasn't tough enough to make it in a world dominated by men. I ignored the advice and instead focused on defining my messages and the best ways to make them heard. The tips below are the culmination of years of thinking, refining, and experimenting. I … [Read more...]
What Factors Have Encouraged the Emergence of Women Entrepreneurs?
With women dominating in so many areas today, it’s no surprise that the driving force behind many of the new and upcoming businesses are women. They bring their inspiration, know-how and funding, and they churn out great results. Since the 20th century, women entrepreneurs have shaped the economy in an unprecedented way. In the last decade or so, the rate of increase in the … [Read more...]
The Queen Bee Syndrome (And How to Avoid Being Stung)
She knows her purpose in life: laying eggs. How aggressively does she perform? The queen bees gets to work immediately after mating. Producing as many as 1,500 eggs in a 24-hour period and up to a million during her lifetime, the queen has time for nothing else. Fortunately for her, she has all those worker bees to keep her going. They feed her; they groom her; they are at … [Read more...]
The Rise of Feminine Leadership After #MeToo
In the wake of the "Me Too" movement and Oprah Winfrey's rousing "Time Is Up" speech at the Golden Globes, it seems that a rise in feminine leadership is not only imminent, but necessary as a way to move collectively forward. And by this, I don't just mean more women leaders, although more of us are certainly needed. But, it's also about male leaders embracing the traits of … [Read more...]
How Being a Mom Makes You Better in Business
Most mothers nowadays are running their families as well as their businesses. And most of them succeed in both endeavors. Indeed, being a mom is an excellent training ground for women who dream of launching and running their own companies. A mom who can make her home run smoothly will most likely do the same for her company. Here are some ways that being a mother can make … [Read more...]
The Surprising Secret to Increasing Wealth
Kindness brings money to us. Joy brings money to us. Love brings money to us. This is the truth, and it’s a shame that we aren’t told this from childhood. What we’re taught instead is to be humble and to fit in, so we won’t be singled out and forfeit our “piece of the pie.” But the irony is that we must also fight tooth and nail to preserve and defend our share against … [Read more...]
What My Blind Husband Taught Me about Preparation and Resilience – And How It Can Enhance Your Company
Most people assume blindness is all or nothing, and they associate visual disabilities with guide dogs and canes. Until I met my husband, I guess I did, too. At first, I didn’t believe he was blind. He was a restaurant manager, and he’d hired me as a server. My co-workers said he was blind, and I just laughed in disbelief. He could do everything anyone else could, he just had … [Read more...]
Chasing the Entrepreneurial Dream – Is It Right For You?
We all want a better life for our families and loved ones. As we enter 2018, so many people will be chasing the entrepreneurial dreams of a better life. If you have access to a computer and the internet, there's no better time than now to start a side hustle and create a second income from the comfort of your home. Maybe you want to replace your income so you walk away from … [Read more...]
The Secret to Balance
Balance!……? I reached out recently to find out what my readers were interested in learning more about or what they needed help with. “To balance healthy diet and exercise and time management” was one of the answers I received. Whoa! There’s the punch isn’t it? The thought that “I should be able to drop those pounds, get fit, eat healthy, and have time for yoga, meditation, … [Read more...]
Which Online Marketing Methods Should I Use?
It might seem like there are unlimited options for online marketing but in truth there are only really four main options. Google AdWords Search engine optimization Facebook marketing Email marketing Which Online Marketing Methods Should I Use? In order to work out which of these marketing methods is best for you, you need to analyze your own needs. Which of … [Read more...]