New data released by American Express OPEN and Womenable reveals some of the impressive achievements of million-dollar women-owned businesses over the past 10 years. Using U.S. census data, the report was authored by American Express OPEN research advisor Julia Weeks. Taking a look at million-dollar women-owned firms by industry as reported by this research, wholesale trade … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2013
Media Training – What Is It and Do You Need It?
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Do you need media training? Do you know what it is? Those are the questions Alex Honeysett answers in her most recent article for The Daily Muse. Most businesses want to get attention from the media. This type of publicity can raise brand awareness, build the brand reputation, and drive sales. Media training can make you look better, sound … [Read more...]
I Want a Divorce…Business Style!
Nothing is certain in business except that you will form partnerships and sometimes those partnerships will crumble. Not only will they crumble, they will crash and burn. If the partnership has managed to cross business lines and become a friendship that can make the breakup even harder but there is a silver lining. Here’s what your business can gain from having a partnership … [Read more...]
6 Big Problems Women Leaders Face in 2013
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: While women in business have certainly made progress in 2013, the challenges women face in business are far from over. Jill Flynn, Kathryn Heath, and Mary Davis Holt of Flynn Heath Holt Leadership (FHHL) put together a list of the 6 paradoxes women leaders will face in 2013. They explain that these paradoxes are the mixed messages that continue … [Read more...]
21 Entrepreneurs Explain Why 2013 Is the Year to Start a Business
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Earlier this week, Women on Business asked if entrepreneurship is worth the risk. Now, it's time to take that question to the next step and ask if 2013 is the year you should start a business. Jeanette Mulvey of BusinessNewsDaily gathered responses to the question from 21 successful entrepreneurs, and their thoughts on launching a business in … [Read more...]
Enter the Brand New Year Sweeps to Win the Ultimate Brand Identity Package
I'm excited to start the new year with news about an exciting contest being held by a Women on Business reader. The team at Vionet Graphics is hosting a "Brand New Year Sweeps" and giving away an "Ultimate Brand Identity Package" valued at $1,500. Women on Business is not affiliated with this contest in any way. We're just sharing it because the prize sounds great. Good luck … [Read more...]