Post by Laura Thompson, contributing Women On Business writer For those of you who don't know, I'm a horse business consultant, which means that I work with barn and stable owners rather than the business population at large. Consequently, I am exposed to horses on a regular basis, and before I entered the consulting industry I was a horse trainer and riding instructor. … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2009
Women On Business Named to Top 100 Leadership Blogs List
Women On Business has been named to the list of the Top 100 Leadership Blogs by BestUniversities.com. A number of my favorite blogs are included on this list, as well as many new ones that I'm looking forward to exploring! Follow the link above to see the complete list of the Top 100 Leadership Blogs. Thank you to the Women On Business writers and community for making … [Read more...]
Social Entrepreneurship
Post by Amy Blais, contributing Women On Business writer In my daily work, I have the privilege of working with driven, ambitious motivated women entrepreneurs. They are inventing new products, providing services, employing individuals and contributing to the economy. Recently, entrepreneurship has taken new direction and has emerged into the field known as Social … [Read more...]
What Business People can Learn from Hollywood
Post by Tanya Maslach, contributing Women On Business writer "We’re spending 16 hours a day together. You get to know people on a deeper level than you would in a typical corporate setting," says Liz Newman, producer for the TV show 'Scrubs' and production supervisor on 'Sex and the City.' "If it seems like coddling," she says, "these things … [Read more...]
The Big Picture: Thinking Smarter, not Working Harder
In today's economy, many of us in business demonstrate hope and look forward to the opportunities that the market will bring. In a downturn, we remember that people still need to purchase products and services; however, many people will be looking for added value to their purchase. Now is an excellent time to differentiate yourself and your business. Now is also an excellent … [Read more...]
Raise the Rhetoric!
Post by Patricia Hewitt, contributing Women On Business writer No one would argue that one of the waves our new President used to ride to nationwide fame was his superior oratorical ability. His cadence and style captured an audience and held their attention in such a way as to inspire the listener. It is one thing to be able to give a good speech; it is quite another to be … [Read more...]
Does Your Elevator Pitch Work For You?
Post by Bonnie Marcus, contributing Women On Business writer How often have you been at a networking event or business gathering and someone asks you, “What do you do?” Panic sets in. You try to remember your elevator pitch. You break out in a sweat as you stumble through the words. And, guess what? The pitch falls flat. It sounds just like everyone else’s. … [Read more...]
Safety Tips for Women Meeting Clients at Home
Post by Laura Thompson, contributing Women On Business writer Many of today's working women are fortunate enough to work from home, which means they don't have to commute to an office and they can work in their underwear. However, this also means that it might be necessary to meet clients in the home. I'd venture to say that some of you are quite capable of taking care of … [Read more...]