Post by Dr. Marsha Firestone, contributing Women On Business writer In March, I wrote about celebrating Women’s History Month. The celebration has grown from International Women’s Day in the early 1900’s, to Women’s History Week in 1980, to the entire month of March when Congress voted in 1987. Since 1992, every U.S. president has issued a proclamation declaring March to be … [Read more...]
Merchant Cash Advance Financing: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
One of the first rules for survival in the Wild West also applies to business- resourcefulness, or making the best use of what you’ve got- is one of the best ways to make sure you survive tough times. With loan default rates higher than they’ve been in quite a while, traditional financing is becoming harder to find, especially for new or smaller businesses. If a loan is not … [Read more...]
Can Principles of Equilibrium Increase Achievement?
Recent polls this week indicate that Americans look with empathy on small business owners that are forced to close their doors due to impacts of this economy. While there seems to be no shame in the cry for mercy, there is a significant feather for the cap of those who have uncovered the secrets for survival. I observed a sales training specialist this week exclaiming that … [Read more...]
Women’s History Month
Post by Dr. Marsha Firestone, contributing Women On Business writer March is Women’s History month, a chance for us to look back on all the advancements women have made. Celebrating women’s history began in 1978, as “Women’s History Week.” There was a largely positive response, and as word spread, more and more people started recognizing this … [Read more...]