Post by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer From the time most of us were small, we’ve been told, “Don’t interrupt.” And listening is, indeed, a vastly underrated skill set: a person who can do more than hear—who can actually listen—to what’s being said, has a price beyond rubies. (What distinction am I making … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2009
Tanya Maslach Joins Women On Business as a Contributing Writer
I'm pleased to announce that a new thought leader is joining the Women On Business writing team. Please join me in welcoming Tanya Maslach of Elevati, Inc. to Women On Business. You can learn more about Tanya below. I'm certain she'll bring valuable ideas to the community! About Tanya Maslach Tanya leads the coaching and creative efforts of Elevati, Inc. a company … [Read more...]
Are Your Clients Long-Term Relationships or One-Night Stands?
Post by Laura Thompson, contributing Women On Business writer When you think about it, social relationships are a great metaphor for business relationships. They have the same highs and lows, the same emotional baggage—sometimes even the same game-playing, and I know how much you hate that. You're a professional, but you're also a red-blooded woman. You have … [Read more...]
Using LinkedIn Effectively: 7 Tips to Make the Most of your Profile
LinkedIn.com continues to grow. This is such a beneficial tool for online networking, and I continue to use it for strictly business use. As of October 2008, the site had more than 30 million registered users spanning 150 industries. If you do not yet have a profile, it's worthwhile to review the components of a complete one. These include: 1) a picture 2) a list of past … [Read more...]
How to Prepare to Go Global
Post by Dr. Marsha Firestone, contributing Women On Business writer I recently posted a blog about how to grow your business. Global expansion was one suggestion that can be beneficial to growing your business by creating jobs, enhancing local competitiveness, and gaining customers internationally. One point that I feel is imperative to focus on when going global is making … [Read more...]
Social Networking for Business: Does it Really Work?
More than anyone, I despise spam, unwanted messaging, and relentless commercialism. How, then, do I maintain a robust network of people who continue to like and care for me, as well as a list of referrers who literally feed me by sending me leads, partnership opportunities, writing positions, and paid gigs? I keep on message, I network, and I make my network work, for me and … [Read more...]
Women are Natural Leaders – Use the Gifts You’ve Been Given
Post by Patricia Hewitt, contributing Women On Business writer In March of 2000, an extraordinary book was published. “How Nature Made Him” by John Colapinto, which was the story of a boy that was raised as a girl. In a cruel twist of fate, this boy lost his male sexual organ during a routine infant circumcision. His distraught parents sought expert advice, which … [Read more...]
Let Yoga Lead the Way to Reduced Stress and Work-Life Balance
Guest Post by Kino MacGregor (learn more about Kino at the end of this post) Running a business is not easy. As small business owners all over the world know there is always something that demands your attention. From clients’ quarreling to capital allocation to the endless need to reconcile the bank statement, work can easily take over your life, create emotional havoc … [Read more...]
5 Rules of Technology for Women in Business
Post by Laura Thompson, contributing Women On Business writer For Christmas, my father-in-law bought be a new computer for work, a much faster PC than the one I'd been using for the previous five years. I felt like a kid on Christmas morning, unwrapping a new toy that would provide me with endless hours of entertainment. The problem? I discovered when I got home and … [Read more...]
Laura Thompson Joins Women On Business as Weekly Contributor
I’m happy to announce that entrepreneur and business owner Laura Thompson is joining the the Women On Business Weekly Contributor team. Laura brings a great deal of knowledge about business ownership to Women On Business. Check out her bio below. About Laura Thompson Laura Thompson is the owner of EquiManagement, a horse business consulting firm based in Houston, … [Read more...]