Time for another round of Women's Words Weekly where I take a look at what businesswomen bloggers were talking about during the previous week. Monica Flores of A Successful Woman tells us How to Deal with Facebook: My Top Ten Tips for Beginners, which is a simple primer to help you get on the social networking bandwagon. Patti Dragland at Making Strategic Sense asks Are … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2008
Boosting Employee Morale in a Weak Economy
Post by Amy Blais, contributing Women On Business writer During this time of year, it is important to take all the energy from the holidays and turn weakened morale from the struggling economy into positive business. One way of upping the business morale can be found in encouraging staff development. As a business owner, you can find value in your staff when you involve them … [Read more...]
Social Media Tips from John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing
If you're a small business owner or entrepreneur who wants to learn the basics about social media, including tips for how to get started with social networking, social bookmarking, blogging, microblogging, and more, then keep reading! John Jantsch of Duct Tape Marketing fame wrote an ebook about social media for small business owners, which anyone can download for free. … [Read more...]
The 4 Politically Incorrect Lessons of Successful Business Women
Guest post from Mark Tewart, Author of "How to Be a Sales Superstar" Women make up over half of the population and workforce and they influence the large majority of purchasing decisions. So why aren’t women obtaining those same levels of success as men in the business world? Is a good-old boy network stifling women? Do women lack the skills, abilities or experience to reach … [Read more...]
Enter the Enterprising Women of the Year Awards
There is still time left to nominate yourself or someone you know for Enterprising Women Magazine's 2009 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards. Nominations will be accepted through December 1, 2009. The awards recognize women business owners, "with growing businesses who mentor and support other women in business and are leaders in their communities. Nominees are … [Read more...]
Find Your Small Business Loans and Grants Here
If you're an entrepreneur or small business owner, check out the new Small Business Loans and Grants Search Tool on Business.gov. You simply answer 14 questions using the digital search form and a list of loans and grants from federal and state agencies that you might qualify is returned to you immediately. Of course, you'll need to read the eligibility requirements for … [Read more...]
The Importance of Trade Publications to Your Business
Post by Dr. Marsha Firestone, contributing Women On Business writer Trade organizations are an excellent way to form strategic alliances, a great resource for new businesses and the best format for receiving the most current information in a given business. It is extremely important to be involved in these organizations as a way to expand your horizons. Trade publications can … [Read more...]
Women’s Words Weekly – November 9-15, 2008
Time for another round of Women’s Words Weekly where I take a look at what businesswomen bloggers were talking about during the previous week. Lahle Wolfe of About.com Women in Business tells us about the Working Mother's Contest for "Green" Women-Owned Businesses. Lisa Moren Bromma of Wise Women Investor shares Three Smart Strategies for the Business Traveler with some … [Read more...]
Secrets to Succession Planning
Post by Patricia Hewitt, contributing Women On Business writer Transition – passing the reins of power from one set of hands to another. Looked at in another way, it means BIG changes are on the way, and anytime there are big changes, there is always the opportunity to make a fool of oneself or prove that early training in manners and deportment do make a difference. … [Read more...]
Winners of 2008 Stevie Awards for Women in Business Announced
Last week, 60 women executives, business owners and companies were named winners of the 2008 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. More than 1,200 nominations from around the world were submitted for the 5th annual competition in 50 categories. Some of the 2008 Stevie Awards winners are: Best Executive: Ilene Gordon, president of Alcan Packaging, Inc. (Chicago, … [Read more...]