Even though there really is no "easy button" in business, I bought four of them on Tuesday at the office supply store. Why? Because sometimes I need a distraction to remind me that I may be the one making things difficult. It's my new "distractor" that makes me giggle when I hear it say, "that was easy." But here's why I bought them in the first place. I sat in my boss’s … [Read more...]
Success is a Choice
We can achieve what we can conceive and believe. ~ Mark Twain One thing that all successful people have in common no matter what their career or talent is that they see themselves as successful and they have an abundance of positive energy toward their goals. Anyone can choose to be successful. Success begins with a positive attitude and the belief that you can do what you … [Read more...]
Echo Garrett Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
Please join me in welcoming Echo Garrett to the Women On Business writing team. Echo brings a diverse skill set and a wealth of experience to Women On Business as you'll learn from her bio below. About Echo Garrett Echo Garrett is the Founder and CEO of Equity Enterprises. Equity serves as a creative and productive resource for small rural business owners. Equity is … [Read more...]
Chrysty Beverley Fortner Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
Please join me in welcoming Chrysty Beverley Fortner, of Fortner Factor Inc., to the Women On Business writing team. Chrysty brings a great creative mind and diverse background to Women On Business, and I'm very happy to have her join the conversation on Women On Business. About Chrysty Beverley Fortner Relationship Builder, Public Speaker, Business Developer, Team … [Read more...]
Creating your Home Office Environment
Post by Scarlett de Courcier, contributing Women On Business writer It’s everyone’s dream: getting up after the sun rather than with it, slumping on a sofa with a cup of coffee, and not standing up again until lunchtime. Which is, of course, dictated by you, not the boss. Because in home working, there is no boss but yourself. Is it all it’s cracked up to be? … [Read more...]
Don’t Jump the Gun
Post by Tanya Maslach, contributing Women On Business writer It was in Lanikai, Hawaii where I did my first triathlon. Not a bad place to start, really. My first race I stunned my husband. You see, he knew I could swim, but he was surprised to see me finish the first part of the three disciplines (swim, then bike, then run) ahead of every woman, and ahead of a good many of … [Read more...]
Women Business Owners Can Be the Best Resources for Each Other
Post by Liz Cullen, contributing Women On Business writer Last week, I had the pleasure of attending a taping for a local PBS program, To The Contrary. This is an all-female news analysis series, providing a forum for women to discuss pertinent issues. During the show, the panel of experts discussed health care costs to women business owners and cost savings options. The host, … [Read more...]
How to Market an Ebook
Guest Post by Melissa Cassera (Learn more about Melissa at the end of this post) Ebooks are an excellent way to gain additional income for your business. Ebooks are not only for authors, speakers and industry experts - product and service based businesses can also develop ebooks on their areas of expertise. Are you a jewelry designer that can write about how to make wire … [Read more...]
Introducing the Women On Business Roundtable – Submit Your Business
I'm very happy to announce the new Women On Business Roundtable, which will provide a great opportunity for business women to increase their online profiles, access expert advice and guidance, and encourage business growth. The team of Women On Business authors (including me), who are all experts in various fields such as marketing, coaching, finance, management, and … [Read more...]
The Innovative, Sophisticated Nonprofit
Guest post by Leslie Hendry (learn more about Leslie at the end of this post) What do nonprofits and for profits have in common? A lot. Ask anyone who is running either type of organization and you end up talking about the business at hand, which inevitably is how to sustain the organization through hard earned cash. Both for profits and nonprofits seek revenues and incur … [Read more...]