Today's women can work at home and still hold an executive position and even make millions from sitting behind a lap top computer. In fact... you can be extremely HAPPY working from home because you don't have to get dressed up, fight traffic and you can work out whenever you want to. Just schedule it! The internet allows us to have freedom to raise our children, have … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2012
President Obama Weighs in on Women’s Issues at Women’s Leadership Forum
I was invited to listen to President Obama speak at the Women's Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C. today on behalf of Women on Business. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it to watch listen in person, but I do have some excerpts from the President's speech to share. It's an election year, and women's issues are drawing a lot of attention in a variety of ways from both … [Read more...]
What’s Your Worth?
Yesterday I had the good fortune to have lunch with an established mentor and the question floating around the table was 'how do you know your worth as a consultant'? I thought the answer rang true for any business owner and here’s what I got from the conversation. When you’re not sure of what you know, you charge for everything This is true for all industries, when you … [Read more...]
Live Your Passion and Increase Your Success
"Nothing in this world has ever been accomplished without great passion" - Hebbel, German Poet Passion for life and business is what excites us to jump out of bed in the morning and set out to accomplish our goals. As a business owner and professional it is very easy to set out on the path of success and keep walking until we reach that elusive finish line. … [Read more...]
You Unique Selling Proposition, An Essential Ingredient To Success
Lately, I’ve surrounded myself with many powerful women. They are everywhere in my life. Thankfully, there’s an abundance of them, and I’m so grateful for that. What’s the common denominator? They are all boldly living their purpose!They all have found their unique selling proposition and know that it is an essential ingredient to their success. It changes how you take … [Read more...]
Stop The Roller Coaster Of Having Money and Then Not Having Money!
Big subject here! Are you in a roller coaster of having money then not having it? The good news is that I’ve been there and I can help you. After many years of struggling financially. Landing the good job, having a great month, and then not having two pennies to rub together at the end of the year is all too familiar to me. It’s not a fun place to be, and the truth is … [Read more...]
To My Business With Love
This column has given me the venue to talk about a lot of the little quirks we face when running a small business, but I realize the one thing that I haven't fully addressed is the sometimes dysfunctional but always loving relationship I have with my business. Yes, I admit it. I am in a long-term relationship with my business, for better or worse. So SPC my love, here are the … [Read more...]
Why Customer Experience is So Important
Guest post by Barbara Austin (learn more about Barbara at the end of this post) If you’ve ever been to a touristy shopping town, you may have noticed that the best, most heavily-trafficked shops have one thing in common – they each offer a unique customer experience. They know that in order to be successful, they have to stand out from the crowd. Wondering how to harness … [Read more...]
Women on Business Welcomes Gayla Baer as Assistant Editor
The Women on Business team is growing again, and I'm thrilled to announce that seasoned blogger, veteran writer, small business owner, and professional online editor and community manager Gayla Baer is our new Assistant Editor! Yes, you read that description correctly -- Gayla has worn many hats throughout her career and brings a wealth of experience, insight, and … [Read more...]
Bethany Wood Joins the Women on Business Writing Team
Please join me in welcoming another new contributor to the Women on Business writing team, Bethany Wood. Learn more about Bethany below and keep an eye out for her articles which are coming soon! Bethany Wood is a serial entrepreneur and has started several successful companies in a variety of fields including manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods, financial services, … [Read more...]