Modern point of sale systems have evolved substantially since the first cash registers, which were little more than basic adding machines with an internal mechanism to record sales. In today's retail environment, there’s a lot more to consider, including point of sale (POS) software, credit card processing, interconnected electronics such as Bluetooth scanners, and much, much … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2016
4 Important LinkedIn Updates For Busy Women on the Move
Are you still trying to figure out how to win the title of superwoman, while still being "LinkedIn" to all of the important things that are taking place around the world? Managing a career, a partnership, and kids can be enough to make you want to clone three more versions of you. Even if you are single and childless, life’s responsibilities still find a way to leave you … [Read more...]
When the Dentist has a Toothache, or How to Prepare Your Clients for Emergencies
You are going along in your small solo business, working with clients, dealing with all the little tasks that need to be done to grow your business. Then, BAM! Something happens. It might be something personal, like a breakup or death in the family, or an immediate family crisis, like a babysitter who doesn’t show up or a car that doesn’t work. Or it might be, as happened to my … [Read more...]
Soda Could Be Getting in the Way of Your Success
As a business owner or career-driven professional woman, you need to be thinking clearly and moving with purpose. But did you know the foods and drinks you’re putting in your body could be getting in the way of your success. Soda is one of your worst enemies when it comes to staying at the top of your game. Long story short, soda impacts more than your weight. It affects … [Read more...]
Jen Meister Joins the Women on Business Team of Contributors
I'm very excited to announce that holistic health counselor and nutrition, weight loss, lifestyle, and emotional wellness coach Jen Meister has joined the Women on Business team of contributing writers. I have no doubt that Jen's articles will be filled with useful tips and thought-provoking ideas that will help busy business women take better care of themselves, their … [Read more...]
Top Tips for Being a Landlord
Sponsored by HomeLet: One of the most common ways to invest capital in an achievable and manageable way is to invest in property. The availability and relative low risk of investing in property is attractive to budding business moguls, and more and more women are entering the realm of landlordship. It has been argued that females make better landlords than their male … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why Promotional Merchandise Will Work for Your Home Business
Sponsored by Fresh Promotions: The financial success of most businesses lies in positive return on marketing investment. Many small businesses fail because there is insufficient capital to run ongoing promotional activity and one or two failed campaigns can exhaust the available budget. Generally, media advertising is expensive and its results difficult to predict, so many … [Read more...]
Moving to a New Office? 4 Tips for a Perfectly Productive Setup
Sponsored by Paper Mart: Let’s face it: Moving can be a hassle. Packing, unpacking, losing or damaging your items – the process can be tedious. But the tempo takes an uptick when you’re changing offices, especially if you’ve landed a new job or promotion. If you want some quick tips for saving time and protecting your belongings during a move, visit the Paper Mart blog. … [Read more...]
How to Become a More Strategic Leader
Great business leaders understand that leading an enterprise in the direction of continuous growth once it has caught fire can take herculean effort. Inevitably, every organization—from startups to the well established—faces the tenuous transition point where it must be willing to untangle from deeply embedded routines and consistently make core decisions that result in … [Read more...]
How to Earn Respect in a Male-Dominated Industry
If you are a woman seeking respect in an industry where testosterone reigns supreme, i.e., financial services, you need to learn how to successfully navigate the arena, or you’ll get eaten alive by the corporate wolves. Many previously male-dominated fields are now opening their doors to women. But many still hesitate when it comes to letting women climb the industry ladder. … [Read more...]