The next six weeks of winter are the challenging ones with the flu, colds, and general challenges for all of us until those first green shoots of spring brighten the day. A vital question for all of us, and especially women in business who tend to be caretakers and pleasers is “What do you do to renew your spirit?” I’d love to hear responses that can give all of us some new … [Read more...]
20 Best Marketing and Social Media Blogs by Women from Forbes Includes WomenOnBusiness.com
Forbes.com published a list of the top 20 marketing and social media blogs by women today and WomenOnBusiness.com is included on the list along with some other amazing blogs! You can follow the link to see the complete list on Forbes.com. Thank you to all the incredible women who contribute content to WomenOnBusiness.com and thank you to everyone who joins the conversation … [Read more...]
Make a Change Now
Guest post by Anna Dworaczynska (learn more about Anna at the end of this post) Have you ever noticed how many of us wait for the New Year to change our lives? We make a long list of goals, which we are planning to accomplish next year. We plan that we’ll finally lose weight, make time for things that really matter to us, or change our careers to list a few. How many of us … [Read more...]
Women Leaders and the Gift of Authenticity
Leadership is a front-and-center job. It’s hard to hide, and if you have chosen leadership, why would you even want to be in the background? Yet, there are times we all need a break and even then, even when you are on holiday, you know you are still being judged, worshipped, detested, quoted, ridiculed, respected, and second-guessed. It’s the nature of the position. Take a … [Read more...]
4 Tips to Becoming a Superstar Self-Promoter
Guest post by Lisa Moren Bromma (learn more about Lisa at the end of this post) Most people assume that professionals and business owners are all extroverts. That is simply not true. In my own mastermind group many of the business owners that I share ideas with are actually shy people by nature. Being naturally introverted can be a challenge in any profession, but a business … [Read more...]
Business Women Re-Evaluate and Re-Energize for a New Year
Post by Liz Cullen, contributing Women On Business writer As the holidays approach and we look to 2010 for a new start and new goals in business, business owners have the opportunity to review the past year, and even the past decade, to re-evaluate and re-energize for upcoming challenges. One thing the first decade of the millennium has shown us is that we have to be ready … [Read more...]
When is the Right Time To Do What You Want?
Guest post by Anna Dworaczynska (learn more about Anna at the end of this post) How many of us wait for the right time to change our lives? Regardless, whether it is a minor or more complex change? I used to have a long list of excuses ready, which held me back from pursuing what I wanted. This is no longer true as I realized I need to create opportunities if I want a … [Read more...]
What We Can Learn From Football
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer I began watching football as a lark. The men I worked with seemed fascinated with the sport and regularly talked about it, so I became curious and started watching. Fast forward a couple of decades, and I am a diehard fan who listens to sports talk radio and for whom Sunday afternoons from September into February … [Read more...]
Looking For What You Love to Do in All The Wrong Places
Guest post by Kirstie Berzanski (learn more about Kirstie at the end of this post) I sell moving boxes and supplies on-line. I know that this does not sound like exciting work, but I LOVE IT! As a matter of fact, I have finally found the line of work I want to be in. Believe me when I tell you that I NEVER would have picked this industry if my husband, (back then fiance) … [Read more...]
Veronica Eyenga Joins the Women on Business Writing Team
Please join me in welcoming Veronica Eyenga to the Women on Business writing team! Veronica Eyenga is the President and CEO of VBP OutSourcing, a full-service marketing and accounting firm in Glen Burnie, MD. VBP is an MBE-certified, 100% woman-owned company offering a variety of solutions to suit any company’s needs. Some of the services available include custom website … [Read more...]