I have exciting news to share with the WomenOnBusiness.com community today — WomenOnBusiness.com has been named a finalist in the 2010 Stevie Awards for Women in Business in the category of Best Blog! This is the second year WomenOnBusiness.com was submitted as a nominee to the Stevie Awards and the second time the site has made it to the finals! Thank you to all of … [Read more...]
Beware the Sixth Sense
Post by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer Real estate agents often tell sellers to have bread baking when potential buyers come calling—the idea being that this “grandmother’s kitchen” smell makes “a house a home,” thereby stimulating fantasies of the picture perfect life you’ll have once you live there. Cinnabon and Subway do the same thing by leaving … [Read more...]
Why I Love Working With Women
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer Over the years, I have too often heard women say they would rather work with men than with women. That women are catty, jealous, exclusionary. That men are "easier" to work for and with. Many years ago, a secretary who was assigned to me - I was the only female manager in my company at the time - dissolved … [Read more...]
Work Drama Mimics Family Drama
“Can you believe it?” said the frustrated voice on the other end of the line. .. “She did it again!” the voice was getting louder. “I think it may be time for me to quit, I can never please her.” This was the essence of the frantic phone call from one of my coaching clients. “Real life is much more intriguing than fiction” was my thought as I began to dig into the drama … [Read more...]
Part 4 of the Cash Flow Video Series for Women on Business by Susan Spencer
The fourth video in Susan Spencer’s exclusive Cash Flow series for the Women on Business audience is now available on the WomenOnBusiness.com YouTube channel. You can watch the video below and follow the links to view Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 if you missed them. About the WomenOnBusiness.com Cash Flow Video Series from Susan Spencer Susan Spencer is a business woman and … [Read more...]
History Repeats Itself – Past History Does Not Predict Future Performance
Guest post by Chia-Li Chien (learn more about Chia at the end of this post) During my 2nd quarter SRI Business Retreat meeting recently, I talked with forty-six business owners about history. I used as an example the fine economists who also play the role of historians, reporting our economic situation on a monthly basis. They do a great job of telling us what is going on in … [Read more...]
Business Cards Are Here to Stay: Five Ways to Make Your Card a Standout
Guest post and Contest Announcement from Postnet.com Surprising as it seems, a piece of heavy stock paper just 3.5 inches long and 2.5 inches wide remains a powerful marketing tool in today’s electronic-driven world. Amid all the handheld devices and iPads at meetings, conferences and other events, you still see business cards exchanged with regularity. Business cards are … [Read more...]
Susan Spencer Talks Cash Flow in 5-Part Women on Business Video Series
I'm very happy to announce the new WomenOnBusiness.com YouTube channel has been launched! The first video available on the new channel was created exclusively for the Women on Business audience by business woman and author Susan Spencer whose new book, Briefcase Essentials, is coming soon! In the first video in Susan's 5-part "Cash Flow" series, Susan speaks directly to … [Read more...]
Using Your Unique Qualities
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer In a recent blog, I talked about a double standard for women on television. Even serious "business" reporters appear to need glamour with lots of hair and make-up, while the men are immune. So you can imagine my frustration when I came upon an article on Forbes.com called "Flirting Your Way to the Corner … [Read more...]
The Power of Moms = Wow
Post by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer I get frequent emails from Moms who have been out of the workforce for a while and consequently have concerns about their ability to re-enter the fray. I also hear from Moms who are working, but have concerns they still don’t have the “right” skill set. Having no kids of my own, I’ve been able to give some … [Read more...]