In 2007, over 100 bloggers came together to write a book called The Age of Conversation. One of my favorite bloggers (and a marketer I truly respect), Drew McLellan, and his friend, Gavin Heaton, conceived the idea with all proceeds going to Variety, a Children's Charity. The book is sold through LuLu.com. Following is the synopsis from LuLu.com: In what began as a half dare, … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2008
Networking Tips from Businesswomen
One of the blogs I read frequently is Biz Chicks Rule, which is authored by Kristen King and Bridget Wright. Kristen was interviewed for an article in the Washington Post that was published on Sunday about networking. In fact every businessperson who was interviewed for the article by author, Gabriel Goldberg, is a woman from the Washington DC area, and they give excellent … [Read more...]
Take the Entrepreneur Personality Test
This past week, Robin Matuk who writes the Creating with Impact blog contacted me after finding Women on Business. I'm so happy she reached out to me because that gave me the chance to discover her blog, too, and I have to say, I love her blog. Robin provides great information and tips for female entrepreneurs. One of the first things I spotted on Robin's blog is her … [Read more...]
Australian Businesswomen Paid Significantly Less than Male Colleagues
Businesswomen living in Australia not only have trouble getting promoted to top-level jobs, but once they get there, they're grossly underpaid in comparison to men at the same level. According to an article on Forbes.com this week, Australian women hold just 7% of the senior executive jobs in the country's top 200 public companies. Most of those women earn half as much as their … [Read more...]
5 Secrets of Millionaire Women Business Owners Telecast
The Principal Financial Group provides financial products to business and individuals, but the company also provides a section on its company website dedicated to women in business. As part of the Principal Financial Group's dedication to helping women succeed as business owners, the company offers 10 free teleclasses each year called The Principal Women in Business Teleclass … [Read more...]
EBay CEO Meg Whitman to Retire
Meg Whitman, CEO of eBay, is considered to be one of the most powerful women in business. She joined eBay in 1998 and now, 10 years later, she's following her own advice and leaving the company she helped drive to online success. Meg Whitman, 51, has been quoted saying a CEO should never stay with the same company for more than 10 years, because by that time the company needs a … [Read more...]
Nominations Being Accepted for Exceptional Women in Business
The 35th Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year Award will be given out in April 2008. Nominations are being accepted through February 15, 2008. According to today's press release from Veuve Clicquot, the award recognizes successful British businesswomen with judges focusing on the following qualities: Achievement Motivational ability Innovation Creativity Business … [Read more...]
Global EXEC Women Presents International Women of Influence Awards
Global EXEC Women is an organization comprised of women in executive positions in the business and technology sectors and provides networking, learning and knowledge-sharing opportunties to its members. Recently, Global EXEC Women recognized seven female executives for their exceptional global leadership and innovation at the organization's International Women of Influence … [Read more...]
Is Crying at Work Ever Appropriate?
I read an article on the USA Today website earlier today that includes an interesting debate about whether or not tears are ever appropriate in the workplace. The debate stems from Hillary Clinton's highly publicized tears during an interview session that may or may not have helped her gain some ground in the polls and come out on top in the New Hampshire primary last week. … [Read more...]
Katrina Markoff Named Woman of the Year by American Express and Entrepreneur Magazine
Katrina Markoff, founder of Vosges-Haut Chocolat, won the 2007 OPEN from American Express & Entrepreneur Magazine Woman of the Year Contest. Katrina Markoff launched her gourmet chocolate company in 1998. While working out of her Chicago apartment, she created a line of specialy chocolates using a variety of exotic ingredients from around the world. The steps she took next … [Read more...]