Guest post by De Francis (learn more about De at the end of this post) I attended an entrepreneur course several weeks ago. Many aspects were discussed that revolved around entrepreneurship and small business ownership. One day we had a guest speaker and reflecting on what stood out the most during his visit was the following: 1. Talk about your purpose and passion! Or more … [Read more...]
The Homecoming Queen Grows Up (kinda)
Guest post by Susan Finerty (learn more about Susan at the end of this post) I wasn't Homecoming Queen--I was on the court. I still have dreams of winning. There I am, in my dusty rose-colored gown, flower bouquet in hand, tiara on head. But then I wake up and remember that I am a 40-something mom and a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and nobody is going to put a … [Read more...]
How To Have A Scroogeless Holiday-5 Charitable Giving Strategies
Guest post by Lena Rizkallah (learn more about Lena at the end of this post) Whether it’s for a cause or organization we believe in, or solely for tax purposes, this is the time when many of us make our first and/or final charitable gifts to charity for the year. Here are five smart charitable giving strategies to keep in mind: 1. Clean out your closets! And your kids’ … [Read more...]
The Rewards of Mentoring
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer A few days ago I received an out-of-the-blue email from a former intern at my firm thanking me and my business partner "for being such fantastic mentors." It was great to hear from her and learn about what she's now doing a decade later. And, it was also a surprise - a very pleasant one - to hear that she … [Read more...]
3 Responses to be Thankful For
Post and Video by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer As we head into the first of the holiday festivities, many of us feel a certain amount of…Well, let’s say “trepidation”…at the thought of sitting down next to Great Aunt Ida or second-cousin Bob and hearing their ideas about how we “should” be living our lives/how our politicians “should” be … [Read more...]
Part 1 of the How to Establish a Financial Relationship with a Bank Video Series
The first video in Susan Spencer's (author of Briefcase Essentials) new video series for WomenOnBusiness.com, How to Establish a Financial Relationship with a Bank, is now available on the WomenOnBusiness.com YouTube channel. Check it out below and stay tuned for more videos in this series coming soon! … [Read more...]
“No idea” Means I Have One
Post and Video by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer While I can’t say for certain, I’m guessing you’ve all had the experience of asking someone a question about a person, situation, or problem, only to hear, “I have no idea,” accompanied by an evasive shrug. What I’ve realized-- as I’m sure you have, too-- is that, more often than not, “No idea” … [Read more...]
WHY WOMEN’S NATURAL SOFTER SKILLS ARE COMING TO THE FORE IN BUSINESS
Guest post by Paula White (learn more about Paula at the end of this post) There is a step-change in the way businesses are promoting themselves. Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin are seeing huge surges in registration, as businesses realise this is where they need to be to compete in today's market. So what are the main differences between standard marketing / advertising, and … [Read more...]
The Prodigal Daughters of Business
Guest post by Angel Liberte (learn more about Angel at the end of this post) It was back in 2008 that I found myself, at the age of 47—a published writer, former spokesperson for TV and radio, once well-known in my field—mopping up splattered spaghetti sauce from the kitchen floor and catching watermelon pop-ups, while two small children took their best shot at killing each … [Read more...]
4 Simple Steps to Creating a Dynamite Unique Selling Proposition for Your Business
Guest post by Elizabeth Southall (learn more about Elizabeth at the end of this post) What makes your business unique? And why should your customers buy from you instead of your competitors? In today’s point-and-click world of rapid fire technology, we have access to so much instant information at our fingertips. Online customers have more choices than ever and they’ve … [Read more...]