So here we are, it's 2011....it seems like women have come along way from fighting for women's right to vote, right? Well we have, and we haven't...we have women running for president, women in congress, women in the Supreme Court. However, statistics show that we may not be as far along in the equality game as we would like to think. As we posted previously … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2011
Are You On The List?
Forbes has named the World's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.... You may be shocked at some of the women included, some left out...and where they are all ranking. For instance: The President of McDonalds. The company and restaurant that children can spot from five miles away by the golden arches, just made the list at #92. Angela Merkel, German Chancellor, is #1 on the … [Read more...]
You Are What You Say You Are….
Leadership is an elusive quality and few people ever really get it, but as the figurehead of a company you are supposed to know what it means to be a leader and a motivator even if it wasn’t taught to you. In my industry I see a lot of individuals who were really good at their chosen profession and that skill got them thrust into the management arena. Leadership is an elusive … [Read more...]
The Ten Commandments of Business Success
Guest Post by Jane Plitt. She was long dead when I first discovered Martha Matilda Harper and her amazing feat of launching modern franchising even though she had been a servant for nearly a quarter of a century. History buried its memory of the 500+ franchises she sprouted and staffed with other poor women. But, fortunately, they saved the records and here are her ten … [Read more...]
GUTSY GAL Takes over “The Avenue”
Growing up in South Philadelphia was akin to living in Italy without the gelato. At least that was what it was like for Lynn Rinaldi decades ago. Everyone became like family; fathers and brothers protected mothers and sisters. Lynn, the only girl among her four siblings even has a twin brother. And watch out for her they did. So, what’s a girl to do? She had to find ways to … [Read more...]
The Leper in the Room: Workplace Violence
As a business owner I have noticed that entrepreneurs talk about a range of topics and we share some pretty personal details; what doesn’t happen is the talk about violence. We speak about managing teams and dealing with problem performers, but we very rarely speak about what happens when those situations go horribly wrong. To get to the bottom of this I got some advice from … [Read more...]
Wearing Yoga Pants to Business Meetings (and Other Style Tips for Women)
Guest Post by Natalie Peace. Personal style and business savvy: it can be tough to walk the line between both. If your own style is bold, flashy and unique, the last thing you want to do is break out the grey polyester 2-piece skirt suit and sensible low-heeled pumps. Unfortunately, this is exactly what many women do, advised by people who say you need to dress like a … [Read more...]
Inbound Marketing: Great Read for Inexperienced Online Marketers
I just recently finished reading Inbound Marketing: Get Found Using Google, Social Media, and Blogs by Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah. Overall, it was a pretty good book and I recommend it frequently to my clients that don't have any experience in marketing their business online. With that being said, it's not a book I would recommend to those who already have a strong basic … [Read more...]
Leadership Lessons: It’s Really All the Same
When we talk about the programs from our company, we state that we are interested in developing leaders at every level. That does not just mean from senior executive to admin. It means from boardroom to dining room. Leadership, at its core is about helping others reach full potential. Isn’t that the deep yearning in all of us? Here is a good article and my response is an … [Read more...]
Do You Expect Growth for Your Woman-Owned Biz?
According to a report on Inc.com titled, Most Female Owners Expect Business to Grow, four in five women hope to grow their businesses over the next two years. On a personal note, I really feel that the terminology given in this report is misleading. As a small business owner, if asked, "Do you hope to grow your business in the next two years"… of course I'm going to say an … [Read more...]