PRESS RELEASE O’Fallon, IL (November 8, 2010) – What do Apple Computer, eBay, and Mattel Toys have in common? They all began as home-based businesses. In fact, according to a recent report at the Business.gov website, it’s estimated that over half of all U.S. businesses are based out of the owner’s home. Included in this statistic is the virtual assistant (VA) industry, … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2010
Laura Nozicka Joins the WomenOnBusiness.com Writing Team
I'm very happy to announce that Laura Nozicka has joined the WomenOnBusiness.com writing team. Laura brings a wealth of experience and learning with us, and I'm looking forward to reading her content and insights! About Laura Nozicka Laura Nozicka has nearly 20 years of extensive healthcare sales and marketing experience in the Chicago market. At NorthShore University … [Read more...]
Working With Relatives: It’s Tricky Business
Guest Post by Carol Frome (learn more about Carol at the end of this post) Working with relatives has its appeal, especially for startups that may not have a lot of cash flow. No one other than a family member is more likely to work for future profits, rather than for immediate pay. But employing family members is a strategy that is also fraught with hazard. For example, in … [Read more...]
Start-ups are Turning Online for the ‘Human’ Side of Business Support
PRESS RELEASE November 10th 2010 - New business owners are increasingly looking for support to overcome the practical barriers to running their own companies. So far this year, more than 15,000 requests for advice have been answered by volunteer business mentors on horsesmouth.co.uk, the UK’s leading business mentoring site. Demand is increasing with 50% more requests than … [Read more...]
New Jersey Based Businesswomen’s Networking Group Expands to National Level
PRESS RELEASE West Orange, NJ, November 8, 2010 – WEXNET A Social Group for Professional Women which was started in 2004 specifically for NJ Businesswomen, has now expanded to a National level. Founder Beth Vigilante-Iacullo, who has a passion for bringing powerful women together, has watched successful bridges built between businesswomen throughout New Jersey and has now … [Read more...]
I Really Truly Don’t Have Time!
Every day I run across the “I don’t have time!!” objection to getting things done (sometimes it is me saying it). As you’re working to finish this year strong and planning for 2011, here is a quick excerpt from The Connectors that I always find grounding. Often it is the simple advice that makes the most sense! Unless public relations is your specialty, the name Ivy … [Read more...]
Community Builder Par Excellent
I had the opportunity to interview a mover and shaker, whose passion for reaching out into the community made me want to quit my job and work with her. Susan Bass Levin is the head of the Cooper Hospital Foundation in New Jersey. A lawyer by training and an entrepreneur and community advocate in her hear,t she listened to an internal drum beat that said “see a problem-fix a … [Read more...]
Do You Dare Rock the Boat?
You should. We all should. If I've heard it once this week I've heard it 17 times; living your life for the approval of others will cause you to drown in your own disappointment. Well I didn't hear it exactly like that, but that's how it made me feel. Striving for approval means a little less you and a lot more of what "they" want to see from you. THEY will eventually … [Read more...]
Do You Have Success Amnesia?
This week I am presenting at a wonderful conference- Linkage Women in Leadership. This event is held in San Francisco each year. It is a high energy event for women in all stages of career development. The event draws very powerful keynote speakers and excellent breakout presenters. Many many years ago I came to this conference to learn about the advancement of women . The … [Read more...]
The 3 Elements of Infomercials Every Business Should Employ
Blog from Maribeth Kuzmeski of Red Zone Marketing Infomercials help brands sell over four billion dollars of products and services every year. While some members of the advertising industry view infomercials as second-rate campaigns, in general, they work. That’s why they are on all of the time! So whether you use the medium or not, following these 3 elements of … [Read more...]