Hurricane Sandy was a monumental, hopefully once in a lifetime, storm. As the hurricane approached the East Coast many people frantically prepared to keep their families safe and supplies stocked. There was a run on the stores as people purchased enough food to last for a week, water to drink and gas to run generators and cars. Preparing for the storm consumed most of the … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2012
The Benefits of CMS for SMBs [Infographic]
Guest Post By Haseeb Warsi of ReadyPortal (Learn more about Haseeb at the end of this post) It’s no surprise that our world is becoming increasingly digital. The ubiquity of new devices has led to an explosion in the number of people connected to the Internet. All the statistics point to a growing, vibrant community on the Internet (Google has entered our vocabulary as a … [Read more...]
How Secure Are Your Passwords? [Infographic]
Password protection is more important than ever with the widespread use of computers and mobile devices to access private information. Chances are you juggle multiple passwords but none of them are as secure as they should be. The tips from Eric Griffith of PCMag.com are very helpful. In addition to reminding you that you should use different passwords everywhere, change them … [Read more...]
Dawn Elyse Warden-Reeder Joins the Women on Business Contributor Team
Please join me in welcoming Dawn Elyse Warden-Reeder to the Women on Business contributor team. Dawn brings unique experience and deep passion for business to the site, and I can't wait to read her insights! About Dawn Elyse Warden Reeder A former lifestyles magazine editor and reporter covering an array of topics including philanthropy and business, health and well-being, … [Read more...]
Top Online Jobs for Freelancers Revealed
A new report from Freelancer.com reveals the top online jobs for freelance workers based on findings from an analysis of over a quarter million jobs completed during the third quarter of 2012 on the site. Key Findings for Top Online Jobs for Freelancers Android developer jobs saw significant growth at 16%, primarily due to the success of the Samsung Galaxy S III and the … [Read more...]
Critical Issues for Women Our Votes Will Affect in the Next Four Years and Beyond
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: The U.S. Presidential Election is one that should matter to all women, because a number of crucial laws are likely to come up in the Supreme Court over the next four years. With a number of seats on the Court predicted to open within those four years, every vote counts. Remember, the President appoints Supreme Court Justices, and even though they are … [Read more...]
Disabled Women Succeeding as Entrepreneurs
Many women have found that in order to have the lifestyle they want working in the corporate world is simply too restrictive. Set hours requiring you to commute to an office, clock in and out, then ask for permission to slightly change your schedule – is simply not conducive to an active and busy life. Women with children find the regular work schedule to be even more … [Read more...]
Your Mobile Office – The iPhone
Everyone is busy and rushing around these days. Working women are no exception. There are significant demands placed on our daily lives with no chance of them easing any time soon. For women with children the demands increase as you have to work just as hard at the office prior to rushing home to care for the kids – making dinner, doing homework, then pulling out the laptop … [Read more...]
Satisfaction in the Workplace – Speak Up
In today’s economy many people are left feeling unsatisfied at work but feeling as though they do not have the ability to change their situation. Fear of the bad economic conditions impacting their likelihood of getting a new or different job they simply keep their mouth shut and suffer through it. This can be as simple as wishing they had different job duties, to wanting to … [Read more...]
Avoid Endless Interning and Get Paid to Write
Guest Post By Tasha Newton, education freelance writer (Learn more about Tasha at the end of this post) Tired of interning at the local Times Standard for free cake and a measly stipend once a week? Whoa! A cat in town just turned 37! What an assignment! Yes, it’s tough out there in the real world. This is especially true for communications majors, where internships … [Read more...]