Post by Veronica Eyenga, contributing Women On Business writer People choose to become entrepreneurs for many reasons. For women, those reasons run the gamut and encompass everything from the need for more schedule flexibility to experiencing a glass ceiling. In my case, I was unsatisfied working for someone else. I had a desire to be my own boss and lead my own company. … [Read more...]
Growing through the Red
If we operate 100% of our career in the black, we never get the growth opportunities that only occur in the red. I know that may be contrary to Wall Street or even your street, but there is something to be said about the valleys as well as the peaks. If the only training ground we have is at peak level, we’ll never be prepared for even the slightest of valleys. So why do … [Read more...]
Lending Lessons Learned from Capital Sources Speed Dating
Post by Liz Cullen, contributing Women On Business writer I recently went to a program put on by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce which linked small business owners with sources of capital. It was “speed dating” for business owners to find out who was still lending and the opportunities that are available with different banks. My last post discussed how in polls, women … [Read more...]
Who’s the Boss of You?
Do you sometimes let conditions beyond your control dictate your day? Have you ever been a victim of someone else’s circumstance? I often catch myself in reactionary mode when I should be functioning in a more proactive role as an activist. I use the word activist because it might make you a little uncomfortable and possibly cause you to take notice...that, and I'm not sure … [Read more...]
The Religion of Sisterhood
Today is my best friend's birthday. She's my rock. She's my mentor, teacher, cheerleader and confidant. She is the example of femininity that every girl should aspire to be. She's my very own superhero! She's taught me a whole new religion called sisterhood! Sometimes we don't realize how valuable the women in our lives are until it's too late...but me, I was blessed … [Read more...]
Thinking Long-Term
Post by Veronica Eyenga, contributing Women On Business writer Business can change instantly and, in today’s economy, it is extremely important that you’re prepared for anything. However, not all business takes place in the here and now, looking toward the future counts for something too. Preparedness for the long-term is an ever increasing trend among business … [Read more...]
Inspiring Your Employees
Post by Veronica Eyenga, contributing Women On Business writer Despite the still-weak economy, Americans of all ages and incomes are continuing to grow increasingly unhappy at work. According to a study conducted for The Conference Board, only 45% of people in 5,000 U.S. households surveyed said they were satisfied with their jobs. In 1987, when the survey was first … [Read more...]
Texting, Tweeting and More – How Your POS System Can Handle New Technology
Guest post by Shannon Suetos (learn more about Shannon at the end of this post) With technology growing everyday, business owners need to stay on top of industry news and trends to get the most for their company. Businesses in the food industry are seeing popularity in how they can process orders, pass out coupons, and even how they process their credit cards. How are they … [Read more...]
Suze Orman Speaks to Women on Business Readers
Recently, I was asked to pose a question to Suze Orman, which she graciously answered as part of the new Suze Orman Show Channel on YouTube. I asked a question that I thought would be helpful to the Women on Business audience: Women's retirement savings needs differ from men's. Women live longer, women are typically paid less than men, and the number of single, working … [Read more...]
Why Critical Mass is Important
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer I was meeting with the top decision-makers at a client organization recently to plan out an important event for 2010. As we began to discuss the speakers they had invited to participate, and the ones they planned to recruit, I realized there wasn’t a single woman – or minority – among them. Though, in fairness, … [Read more...]