Getting to the top of the business world is never easy -- especially not for women, who are subjected to various forms of gender discrimination, such as the wage gap and unequal opportunities for job offerings and promotions. However, the following women have proven that it is possible to be successful female leaders in business. Sheryl Sandberg Sheryl Sandberg majored in … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2017
Being a Woman Shouldn’t Limit Your Upward Mobility
Sponsored by Christian A. Schwaner, P.C.: Being a woman in business often comes with biases and obstacles, but you can overcome them with time and effort. As you try to navigate through gender issues at work, don’t let gender inequality negatively affect your career goals. Ensuring Businesses Treat You Right You might find that your employer doesn’t treat you equally to … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Instagram Your Way to Success
Sponsored by EssayShark.com: It seems like humanity has crossed the Rubicon, and we won’t get rid of the Internet, social media or instant means of communication any time soon. And since the use of smartphones and social media is increasing constantly, it’s high time to think about how you can promote your business via one or more of them. It’s a good idea to start with … [Read more...]
Top Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Artwork Online
Sponsored by Shopify: Setting out to open your own ecommerce business where you sell your artwork online can be a wonderful career choice. You have the luxury of owning your own company, being your own boss, setting your hours, and setting the goals of the business. Of course, it would be great to just get it right from the start, but unfortunately, people tend to make … [Read more...]
The Growing Impact of Millennials in Real Estate
Sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties: Millennials not only represent a growing buying power in real estate, but make up 32% of the population who would love to buy a home. In effect, they are the biggest portion of home buyers. Furthermore, if given a choice as to where to live, many millennials would love to set their sights on a home on one … [Read more...]
Simple Ways to Improve Your Office Work Environment
Sponsored by BambooHR: Your workplace vibe is vital for business success. The office environment is influenced by dozens of factors from layout to company culture. Each element contributing to the overall vibe of your workplace is important, and to see results, you need to take a holistic approach. Simply put, employees need to be happy to perform properly, so the office … [Read more...]
Don’t Underestimate the Value of Accurate Financial Reporting
If a business ever needs a loan, line, lease, partner, or an investor, financial statements will be requested (in addition to a pull of their business and/or personal credit scores and history). This information is used to determine risk and whether the business has enough resources available to manage and pay back a loan. Here’s the problem: most small business owners have … [Read more...]
Carrie Chitsey Wells Joins the Women on Business Team
I am pleased to announced that Carrie Chitsey Wells has joined the team of contributing writers at Women on Business! Carrie is an accomplished business woman and marketing expert, and I know she'll provide fantastic insights in her articles. Stay tuned for her first post, which is coming soon! In the meantime, you can learn more about Carrie in her bio below. About Carrie … [Read more...]
The Client Agreement – Does Yours Cover All of This?
As a business owner, typically at some point, you are going to take on individual clients who pay your company a fee to receive some kind of service – coaching, consulting, website design, or technical strategy, etc. Whatever the service, the number one thing all business owners need before they take on their first client, is a proper client agreement. Many of you may be … [Read more...]
How to Promote Your Artwork Online
Sponsored by Shopify: No artist works in isolation. Most artists want their art to be seen and enjoyed, and if this is their full-time career, they need to find buyers. It’s often hard to make an impression in the art world, but unless you promote your brand, you won’t find an audience. No matter how talented you are, people are not going to find you unless you make an … [Read more...]