Every time I miss a phone call, it can be stupefying when thoughts of guilt and apprehension hit me. It could be a client call I never knew of, or it could be my key employee planning a vacation that I am going to hate. Ultimately, it could just be an advertorial from the telecom service providers. Who cares? It is the fact that an important something has been missed that … [Read more...]
Do You Work Outside The Box?
Do you work outside the box? How many times have you heard about a product being created by someone who thought outside the box? You tend to think of them as movers and shakers. They defied the odds and made it. People who live outside the box tend to look at things as if there were no limitations. These individuals take chances feeling that anything is … [Read more...]
The Entitlement of Entrepreneurs
It takes an insane amount of courage and determination to be an entrepreneur. Our perspective is always eerily optimistic and we don’t always respond well to ‘feedback’. We are so busy fighting for the life of our businesses that sometimes we forget that we are the only ones who signed up for this life willingly. Everyone else has come along for the ride to support us or … [Read more...]
Hot Tips for Female Traders
Sponsored by Learn to Trade: In a male dominated industry such as trading, you’d be forgiven for thinking that females just aren’t suited to the high stress world of stocks, bonds, and foreign currency. But you’d be wrong. Dead wrong. There are already tons of successful female traders out there making an absolute killing on the market---much to the chagrin of their male … [Read more...]
Failure is ABSOLUTELY an Option
“Failure is NOT an option,” says many an entrepreneur. But that's just a lie; failure is always an option. Every entrepreneur has failed at many things. Everybody fails. In business, and for every entrepreneur, failure has been a critical part of their path to success (whether they remember it or not). Failing gracefully and learning from failure is much more important than … [Read more...]
5 Keys to Instilling Confidence in Female Employees
I’ve been a CMW — a “chief motivator for women” — for most of my life. From helping to raise my kid sister to raising my four daughters and running a company of predominantly female employees, I’ve learned that a confident woman is a powerhouse for success. Confidence is key to being a successful businesswoman, but all too often, women lack the confidence they need to … [Read more...]
Women: Four Tips For Being Understood On International Conference Calls When English Is Your Second Language
We all have heard the saying, ‘It’s a small, small world.’ Do you know what invention makes the world really small? The international conference call (“ICC”). The ICC is ubiquitous in global business, and for good reason: it saves time and money. But the ICC can have a big impact on the influence of women at work. Let’s take a look at the problems women who speak English as … [Read more...]
Best Colleges for Undergraduate Business Degrees that Land Jobs
Sponsored by U.S. News: The 2014 Best Colleges ranking from U.S. News has been released, giving you an easy way to compare colleges as you look to continue your own education or help your children continue their educations. The complete Best Colleges 2014 guidebook offers over 300 pages of rankings and informative articles. Want to know the best colleges in your state? … [Read more...]
Women Business Travellers: How To Find A Positive Work-Life Balance
Sponsored by Corporate Traveller: There’s a major misconception about the life of a business traveller. While most believe there’s nothing better than frequently living out of a suitcase, jet setting to exotic locations, and schmoozing with the big wigs over fancy dinners, the reality speaks a different truth. The drab airport lounges, long haul flights, never-ending jetlag, … [Read more...]
5 Secrets to Owning Success for Small Businesswomen
Sponsored by VISA Business: 1. Perseverance In the words of Steve Jobs, “About half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the unsuccessful ones is pure perseverance.” One of the most essential secrets to owning a successful small business for any businesswoman is committing to the long haul and never giving up. Many successful entrepreneurs had multiple business … [Read more...]