Why do people do business with you? Is it because of WHAT you do or is it because of WHY you do it? According to author and thought leader Simon Sinek, people buy the “why.” Over the past few weeks I’ve been asking clients and other professionals their “why.” Many times it doesn’t seem clearly defined. I do believe the “why” is critically important in business, and if … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
A Couple Reasons to Smile About
Guest post by Lena Rizkallah (learn more about Lena at the end of this post) It’s the first week of the New Year, and already there seems to be a change of energy and momentum in the air. People are optimistic–almost happy!–and it’s as if the end of 2010 wasn’t just the end of a calendar year but the end of tough times. It seems that January has not only ushered in a new … [Read more...]
There’s Still Time
If you are like me, you know how precious time is. You’ve also suddenly realized that twenty (or thirty) years have flown by in a flash. Aside from a dozen or so life-changing and amazing moments I can’t recall everything I’ve done in all those years that mattered, I mean really, really mattered; I can probably better tell you what I haven’t done. This quote by Henry Van … [Read more...]
w Can You Make Your Resolution a Reality? It’s all in the Timing
Post by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer “Timing: the alpha and omega of aerialists, jugglers, actors, diplomats, publicists, generals, prize fighters, revolutionists, financiers, dictators, lovers.” Marlene Dietrich didn’t speak often, but in this instance it was worth waiting for. I bring this up today as it is currently the time of year when … [Read more...]
Navigate Your Path to Success
I have always traveled quite a bit for business, and before every trip I would diligently print out my airline ticket, the rental car information, and directions from the airport to my destination. Often this meant trying to read Mapquest directions while driving on a highway or in the dark. It never worked well and thank goodness I’m still alive after several close … [Read more...]
Business Leadership Expert to Host Women’s Leadership Program.
PRESS RELEASE White Haven, PA – January 9, 2011 – Sylvia Lafair, PhD, award winning author of “Don’t Bring It to Work” and President of Creative Energy Options, Inc.(CEO) will host the popular WELL, “Women Executive Leadership Learning” program. The two-day event, “REINVENT YOURSELF”, will focus on what it means to be a female leader in today’s world. This workshop puts … [Read more...]
Appreciating the UConn Streak
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer As some of you may know, the University of Connecticut women's basketball team made history a couple of weeks ago by setting an NCAA record with their 89 game win streak. This topped the previous record, set between 1971 & '74, in which UCLA had 88 wins in a row. The UCLA team, however, was a men's … [Read more...]
TSB grants offered for small and micro businesses to carry out short technology-based feasibility studies
PRESS RELEASE January 7th 2011 - On Monday, January 10, the Technology Strategy Board will launch a call for feasibility studies in the area of Digital Systems and another for Technology-Inspired Innovation. These calls will award up to £25,000 for feasibility studies in these areas which last for three months or less. The awards are limited to small and micro businesses and … [Read more...]
Recent Promotions
PRESS RELEASE Rita J. Miller, CPA has been promoted to Manager in the South Bend office of Kruggel, Lawton & Company. Rita has extensive experience in federal and state tax preparation, and small business services. She is a Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor and belongs to the INCPAS and AICPA. She is currently a board member of the Youth Service Bureau. Her … [Read more...]
OH TV’S NEW COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR The woman behind the campaigns of the most recognisable brands such as Nike, MOBO and Just Timberlake’s Justified Tour….Joins OH TV
PRESS RELEASE Kubi Springer award winning international marketing and media specialist and author of 'What is FABULOUS" receives a warm welcome to OH TV. Initially coming in as co-producer and host of her own TV show THE KUBI SPRINGER SHOW, OH TV’s CEO Akin Salami quickly realised her invaluable expertise and experience. As of December 2010 Kubi Springer is contracted as OH … [Read more...]