Post by Kristy Straka, contributing Women On Business writer Most people in business believe that you should make a business plan and “stick to the plan”. I disagree with this philosophy completely. When you imagine your exciting new business most of you imagine it as a business that will be great . . . people will love it, and you will be successful. That’s great … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2009
Winners of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Announced in Metro New York
Post by Amy Blais, contributing Women On Business writer Ernst & Young LLP recently announced the winners of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® awards in Metro New York. President & Founder of the WPEO, Marsha Firestone was a member of this year’s judging panel, who had the difficult task of selecting 11 winners from the 34 outstanding finalists. Three … [Read more...]
Why do I feel like I should’ve accomplished more? The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Meeting Goals Effectively
Are you where you want to be in your life professionally? Are you making what you thought you would be making? Have you accomplished everything you wanted to date? We all have dreams and goals of obtaining something, whether it is finding true love, starting our dream business or finding our dream job, or attaining financial freedom. However, when times get difficult and … [Read more...]
Top 30 Business and Entrepreneurship Blogs by Women
Natalie MacNeil of She Takes on the World, compiled an amazing list of the top 30 business and entrepreneurship blogs by women. I'm happy to announce that Women On Business ranked at the top of the list! Follow the link above to see complete list of blogs that made the top 30. There are truly some incredible blogs and business women included! … [Read more...]
Use ‘the wisdom of crowds’ at your work
There is a great book called “The Wisdom of Crowds” by James Surowiecki. It basically says if you ask enough people a question you will end up with the correct answer. … [Read more...]
Promote Yourself with Passion
My first corporate job interview was for a health care management company that was looking for someone to manage their 30 physician cardiac rehab center. At the time, I was recently divorced with two young children and I was looking for a 9 to 5 job. In my interview, I didn't talk about my business experience because I had none. I didn't talk about my resume or skills because … [Read more...]
Stop and Smell the Chile
No roses, not this weekend—I didn’t need any stinkin’ roses—I needed comfort food and family. A dozen fresh cut “Golden Celebration” roses couldn’t lure me away from the smell of roasting Hatch Green Chile outside a Whole Foods in Albuquerque. I stood mesmerized as the tumbler full of bright green peppers danced their way to perfection. It was the ideal smell to transport me … [Read more...]
Barriers to Achieving Balance
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women On Business writer Each day, most of us try to achieve the elusive ideal of work/life “balance.” Sometimes we wonder if it’s even possible. With all the 24/7 demands of business and family, if you don’t make balance a priority, it is unlikely you will get there. In Breaking Into the Boys’ Club 2009, we identify some traps women … [Read more...]
Sylvia Lafair Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
I'm pleased to announce that author and business thought leader Sylvia Lafair has joined the Women On Business writing team. Without a doubt, you'll be reading some great content from her! About Sylvia Lafair Sylvia Lafair, PhD, is President of CEO – Creative Energy Options, Inc., a global consulting company focused on optimizing workplace relationships through her … [Read more...]
An Entrepreneur Never Quits Thinking, Never Quits Working, Never Quits Marketing, and Just Plain Never Quits!
Post by Kristy Straka, contributing Women On Business writer I have been an entrepreneur for over 25 years. I didn’t know my father until I turned 18 years old, but once I met him, I really understood the meaning of blood is thicker than water. I realized why I was always thinking of ways to do things differently than my family, and why I didn’t fit into the box that I was … [Read more...]