Six Degrees of Separation - the idea that you are connected to everyone else in the world by no more than six links – has been championed throughout the world of social media since the latter’s conception. The further in we go, and the more friends we add on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and the like, the more we see that this is true. Rather than a few strong connections, … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2009
Easy Cost Savings for Small Businesses
One of the most often overlooked cost savings for small businesses is actually pretty simple process: switching to a VoIP or internet-based phone system. Switching is easy, fast, and can save your business thousands of dollars a month on phone-related costs. Over 86% of business owners rate their satisfaction level with their service as “very high,” according to one recent … [Read more...]
The True Meaning of Equality – Part 1
Post by Karen Wright, contributing Women On Business writer “Men support the strongest among them, but women tend to attack the strongest among them.” I heard these words from a female business consultant and friend over lunch. My gut response was a furious, “That’s a blasphemous lie!” But hot on the heels of that impulse came the disturbing realization that, to a degree, she … [Read more...]
Reminder – Enter to Win a $100 American Express Gift Card to Celebrate Administrative Professionals Day
Happy Administrative Professionals day to all of the men and women who make businesses run so smoothly everyday! You don't get enough recognition or appreciation for all of your hard work! To help celebrate Administrative Professionals Day, Women On Business is holding a contest where five lucky winners will each win a $100 American Express gift card. Follow the link to … [Read more...]
Is your ‘open door’ ACTUALLY open?
I needed to get in touch with the HR manager at a particular company recently. I emailed off the website stating why. I asked if I could please have their name, email and phone number. I received the following response: … [Read more...]
Kristin Marquet Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
Please join me in welcoming Kristin Marquet of Marquet Communications to the Women On Business writing team. Kristin is a marketing and publicity guru whose inspiring voice is sure to add excitement to the Women On Business community. Kristin's posts will begin appearing on Women On Business in May. About Kristin Marquet Kristin Marquet comes from a line of business savvy … [Read more...]
8 Tips to Prepare for Your Performance Review
A performance review is a great opportunity to showcase your contribution to the organization and highlight your accomplishments for the past year. Always be prepared for your review. The worst thing you can do is to walk into a performance review cold. Here are some simple tips to set the stage for a great review that showcases your talent and value. … [Read more...]
Women in the Workplace: Issues and Challenges
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer As a new contributor to the site, I plan to be blogging on a number of practical things women can do to improve their chances of getting ahead in the business world. Many of these will be based on tips from my new book, Breaking Into the Boys’ Club, coming out next month. I will cover subjects such as … [Read more...]
A Feng Shui Happened on the Way to the Office
I never imagined using the words Feng Shui in a sentence, much less in a sentence concerning work. We sometimes get into a pattern that is not terribly uncomfortable, but nothing extraordinary either. I know because I’ve been there more than once…sometimes it’s a home rut and sometimes it’s an office rut, and sometimes it's a combination of both. It’s nothing tragic and it … [Read more...]
Susan Boyle and What She Means For Us
The past week has been defined for me by Susan Boyle's phenomenal performance on Britain's Got Talent. Can't tell you how many times I have watched her sing "I Dreamed a Dream" on YouTube, tears streaming down my face every single time. I'm reposting below an entry that I wrote yesterday for my own blog. Let me just back up a little. As a woman coming of age in the early … [Read more...]