“Knowledge comes by eyes always open and working hands; and there is no knowledge that is not power.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Picture this: A thirty something young lady, vivacious, high energy working as a Recruiter for an Employment Services organization. Her previous work experience is varied; managing the technical support for a national fitness chain, Non-Profit work and … [Read more...]
Merrin Muxlow Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
I'm pleased to announce that Merrin Muxlow is joining the Women On Business writing team. Merrin is a writer and business woman, and she brings a fresh perspective to the Women On Business community. Please join me in welcoming her. About Merrin Muxlow Merrin Muxlow is a writer for Resource Nation, an online resource that provides expert advice on purchasing and … [Read more...]
You are where you are; but how did you start?
Primary school. High school. College. University. Job. The commonly accepted ‘normal’ route into the world of... well, almost anything. Whether your passion is academia or advertising, philosophy or physics, the job you’ll spend much of your life toiling over awaits you at the end of university. This is the advice I may have been giving next weekend, if Cambridge Science Week … [Read more...]
Join the Women On Business Roundtable Discussion and Hairzing
Please join us in a lively discussion going on through the comments in the March Women On Business Roundtable discussion. This month, we're pooling our experience and expertise to help the women of Hairzing.com overcome a competitor problem. All ideas, comments and conversations are welcome! Do you want to get thousands of dollars of expert business advice for free? … [Read more...]
Five Reasons Why Your Social Network Isn’t Working
Guest post by Tai Goodwin (learn more about Tai at the end of this post) “Are you on Facebook? What’s your Twitter handle? Send me the link to your LinkedIn profile.” Thousands of social networking accounts are created every month. And a large percentage of those new networkers become easily frustrated because it doesn’t seem to be working for them. … [Read more...]
Celebrate Accomplishments, Recognize Opportunities
Post by Amy Blais, contributing Women On Business writer As I have written about previously, it is important to support your own network and celebrate the successes and accomplishments of your fellow women owned businesses and be an advocate and supporter of the women’s business network. In supporting clients, colleagues and friends in the women’s business … [Read more...]
Why Women Should Choose Franchising
Guest post by Kate O'Connor, editor of FranchiseDirect.com When considering franchising as a viable business alternative the two big benefits that crop up are “brand” and “established business model” which are very relevant but really its only when you get down to the “nitty-gritty” of the benefits of franchising that it becomes apparent why … [Read more...]
Women On Business – Semi-Finalist in 2009 Blogger Appreciation Awards
I received an email from Ryan Caldwell at Performancing.com this morning notifying me that Women On Business is a semi-finalist in the 2009 Blogger Appreciation Awards sponsored by Cellphones.org. Thank you to the Women On Business writing team and our community for making this a phenomenal destination for women to learn, share, grow and succeed in the world of business! … [Read more...]
When Employees Attack!
Post by Allison O'Neill, contributing Women On Business writer I go on and on about LISTENING to your workers, CARING about what they say and ACTING on it. It was because I worked at a company that didn’t listen (but boasted constantly about how much it did) that I got into surveying staff in the first place. It is UNBELIEVEABLY frustrating working somewhere your voice … [Read more...]
Business, Leadership and Emotional Intelligence – Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Post by Tanya Maslach, contributing Women On Business writer “Here is another harsh fact; most women in management are more trouble than they are worth, which is why the glass ceiling is there and on the whole, you are paid less. But go ahead, believe what makes you happy.” Stop for a second. How do you feel? Pay really close attention. Is your heart beating fast? … [Read more...]