This week I am presenting at a wonderful conference- Linkage Women in Leadership. This event is held in San Francisco each year. It is a high energy event for women in all stages of career development. The event draws very powerful keynote speakers and excellent breakout presenters. Many many years ago I came to this conference to learn about the advancement of women . The … [Read more...]
10 Things Women Can Do Today to Wow Tomorrow WEBINAR TODAY
REMINDER: A FREE WEBINAR EXCLUSIVE TO WOMENONBUSINESS.COM READERS Women on Business Webinar: Thursday, November 4, 4pm EST/1pm PST 10 Things Women Can Do Today to Wow Tomorrow Join author and WomenOnBusiness.com contributor Frances Cole Jones and learn (at least!) 10 practical, immediately applicable changes you can make today to guarantee you are more effective tomorrow, … [Read more...]
Overcoming the Final Hurdle – The Pre-award Survey Audit
Post by Veronica Eyenga, contributing Women On Business writer Before work can begin on a contract, contracting officers can request a DCAA Pre-award Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System. The goal is simple: the contracting officer needs to understand your account system and determine whether or not that system is adequate to fulfill the contract. Companies … [Read more...]
3 Secrets that Differentiate Successful Women Entrepreneurs from the Crowd of Average Business People
Guest post by Alex Papa (learn more about Alex at the end of this post) As an investor and business owner I have used my experience and network of contacts to create a study that defines and analyzes the thought processes of extraordinary women entrepreneurs and how they achieved their phenomenal success. When I say “extraordinary” entrepreneurs, I am speaking about women who … [Read more...]
Sexism and the Media
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a thought-provoking discussion at the Vision 2020 conference in Philadelphia, a national project focused on advancing gender equality by energizing the dialogue about women and leadership. The subject was Communications & Media, and the conversation pointed out … [Read more...]
Making Your Communication More Effective
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer Let's face it - communication is complex. How many times you been present in a business conversation and were sure you got it all, only to talk with someone else who was there and find out their interpretation was totally different. Or you're listening to a speaker drone on in a meeting and really … [Read more...]
How to Give Your Small or Micro Business More Clout
Guest post by Valerie McDougall and Jayne Jennings (read more about Valerie and Jayne at the end of this post) Have you ever exaggerated how big your business really is to potential clients or suppliers? You wouldn't be alone if you said Yes - many of us do. Isn’t it ironic that small and micro businesses need to appear as substantial as possible—while big companies need … [Read more...]
Your Time to Blossom is Now
I liken this time in my life, in your life, in our lives to the Lotus flower whose seed is planted deep in the bottom of a pool of muddy water; and through stormy and calm seasons has fought its way to the surface. As it grows from its root it pushes onward and upward toward the light. And just after it breaks the waters’ surface it blooms into the most beautiful, vibrant … [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...]
Part 5 of the Cash Flow Video Series for Women on Business by Susan Spencer
The final 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, Part 3 and Part 4 if you missed them. About the WomenOnBusiness.com Cash Flow Video Series from Susan Spencer Susan Spencer is a business … [Read more...]