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...]
WomenOnBusiness.com Named Best Blog Finalist in 2010 Stevie Awards for Women in Business
I have exciting news to share with the WomenOnBusiness.com community today — WomenOnBusiness.com has been named a finalist in the 2010 Stevie Awards for Women in Business in the category of Best Blog! This is the second year WomenOnBusiness.com was submitted as a nominee to the Stevie Awards and the second time the site has made it to the finals! Thank you to all of … [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...]
How Much Portable Power Do You Have?
Last week, I interviewed five time CEO and author Margaret Heffernan on Head over Heels Radio. Our discussion covered many interesting topics relative to women and business, but one that really got my attention was what Margaret refers to as “portable power”. Portable power according to Heffernan is unique to each person. It is the sum total of your skills and … [Read more...]
Why I Love Working With Women
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer Over the years, I have too often heard women say they would rather work with men than with women. That women are catty, jealous, exclusionary. That men are "easier" to work for and with. Many years ago, a secretary who was assigned to me - I was the only female manager in my company at the time - dissolved … [Read more...]
Work Drama Mimics Family Drama
“Can you believe it?” said the frustrated voice on the other end of the line. .. “She did it again!” the voice was getting louder. “I think it may be time for me to quit, I can never please her.” This was the essence of the frantic phone call from one of my coaching clients. “Real life is much more intriguing than fiction” was my thought as I began to dig into the drama … [Read more...]
Part 4 of the Cash Flow Video Series for Women on Business by Susan Spencer
The fourth 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 and Part 3 if you missed them. About the WomenOnBusiness.com Cash Flow Video Series from Susan Spencer Susan Spencer is a business woman and … [Read more...]
History Repeats Itself – Past History Does Not Predict Future Performance
Guest post by Chia-Li Chien (learn more about Chia at the end of this post) During my 2nd quarter SRI Business Retreat meeting recently, I talked with forty-six business owners about history. I used as an example the fine economists who also play the role of historians, reporting our economic situation on a monthly basis. They do a great job of telling us what is going on in … [Read more...]