Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer As some of you may know, the University of Connecticut women's basketball team made history a couple of weeks ago by setting an NCAA record with their 89 game win streak. This topped the previous record, set between 1971 & '74, in which UCLA had 88 wins in a row. The UCLA team, however, was a men's … [Read more...]
myTRUSTnetwork Launches Dear Diary Survey for Women
myTRUSTnetwork is seeking help from women in completing a brief anonymous survey. "Dear Diary" is a questionnaire designed specifically for women to gather feedback on their thoughts around achievement, fulfillment and relationships, past, present and future. The goal is to get a response from 1,500 women over the next 90 days. Will you help? Following are the simple … [Read more...]
Interns to the Rescue!
Guest post by Abby Marks Beale (learn more about Abby at the end of this post) As a solo entrepreneur, I have learned to spend my time on those things I major in (activities I am good at and like to do) while parceling out the things I minor in (tasks I am not good at or don’t enjoy) to those who have the expertise (and interest!). It feels good to support these businesses … [Read more...]
Glamorous Celebrity Deaths and Minimal Taxes in 2010
Guest post by Lena Rizkallah (learn more about Lena at the end of this post) It’s the holidays and this is the time of year when we are reminded of all those who have left us this year. I’m not referring to the passing of our own family members, friends and coworkers, but the tragic deaths of the celebrities, socialites and business moguls that we’ve known and loved (or … [Read more...]
New Tax Bill Allows RMD as Gifts to Charity
Guest post by Lena Rizkallah (learn more about Lena at the end of this post) As you make your final charitable donations during the last two weeks of 2010, keep in mind that the new tax bill recently passed in Congress extends a provision that allows certain IRA holders to contribute their Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) to charity. For those people who don’t need their … [Read more...]
The Season for Giving
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer The holiday season is a time of giving to friends and family. And, with the year's end in sight, it's also the time for getting a tax deduction for charitable giving. With more and more women in the workforce and therefore, presumably, in control of a significant amount of money, I got to wondering how … [Read more...]
5 Important Things to Remember as an Entrepreneur
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...]