As a child I remember asking for permission to speak. I’ve asked for permission to pee, permission to be excused, permission to paint an apartment in college and permission to borrow the family car. As a performer in the USO I remember asking a ships’ captain for permission to come aboard his vessel. I’ve asked permission of employers to take exotic vacations for longer than … [Read more...]
Women on Business Welcomes Lya Sorano to the Writing Team
Another talented business woman, Lya Sorano, has joined the Women on Business writing team. Please join me in welcoming Lya to the team, and learn more about her below. Lya Sorano, writer and New Media strategist, is the CEO of The Oliver/Sorano Group, Inc., a marketing and PR firm established in Atlanta in 1980. As a business writer, her topics have most often been … [Read more...]
Anne Clarke Joins the Women on Business Team of Writers
Please join me in welcoming Anne Clarke to the Women on Business writing team. You can learn more about Anne below. Anne Clarke is the founder and principal of ABClarke Coaching. A personal and executive coach and motivational speaker, Anne offers coaching clients and speaking audiences alike a fresh, informed perspective and dynamic, effective, presentations directed at … [Read more...]
Mahsa Shamsipour Joins the Women on Business Writing Team
I'm happy to introduce Mahsa Shamsipour as the newest member of the Women on Business writing team! Mahsa’s blog postss will cover the struggles and triumphs that a young, female entrepreneur experiences while initiating the start of her own business. She will also offer tips and tricks for anything from writing that business plan to where to get cheap business cards and how … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Ripped Off – Tips for Saving Money on Credit Card Processing
Guest post by Stella Fayman (learn more about Stella at the end of this post) When merchants begin accepting credit cards, usually they sign up for Paypal (if an online merchant). However, as business booms and revenue from credit cards grows, it may be more cost effective to switch to a credit card processor (merchant account provider). Be wary, processors are known to be … [Read more...]
A Picture Perfect Business Model
Every day I meet people who are really good at what they do; and every day I remind myself what I am best at. It's not because I need the constant ego boost, but because I have to remind myself to stay focused...laser focused on the big picture instead of getting side-tracked when something sparkly catches my eye. Why is it that companies like Kodak, Xerox and Microsoft … [Read more...]
Employee Brand Differentiation
Differentiating oneself in the workforce today may hold the key for many employees who are keenly interested and highly motivated to survive downsizing. While it may take extra effort, the payoff can be exponentially greater both short and long range; for the employee and the company. With discipline, determination, and drive, employees can make their mark strategically, … [Read more...]
The Keys to Employee Retention
Post by Veronica Eyenga, contributing Women On Business writer Employees are the driving force to your business’ success and retaining those key people is critical to the health of your company. The ability to keep your best employees ensures customer satisfaction, product sales, and deeply embedded organizational knowledge. But how do you get your best employees to stick … [Read more...]
Mavenlink Offers a Solution for Consultant and Client Workflows
This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Mavenlink. All opinions are 100% mine. I work as a consultant for a variety of clients, and I've worked with consultants during my life in Corporate America. As such, I'm familiar with the challenges that businesses and consultants face when it comes to communicating effectively to ensure workflows move seamlessly, so when … [Read more...]
Women on Business Welcomes Tina Kashlak Nicolai to the Writing Team
Please join me in welcoming human resources and resume expert Tina Kashlak Nicolai to the Women on Business writing team. You can learn more about Tina below and look for her posts coming soon to Women on Business! Tina Kashlak Nicolai, PHR, is the President and Chief Career Strategist and Writer of Resume Writers’ Ink, LLC; www.resumewritersink.com. With more than 22 … [Read more...]