Valentine’s Day may be fleeting, but there are still 14 days left in February to shower your clients, and your own business, with some heartfelt acknowledgement and appreciation. This short 'n' sweet post will get you going in the right direction, internally and externally. Once you start down the list, you'll likely notice a few tactics you can expand upon. For Your … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2014
3 Critical Areas to Focus on Before Your First Board Meeting
Starting a new directorship means you may be confronted with a range of challenges. They might include getting to know a group of new people or an unknown culture. Since new directors lack a window to see into how a particular board works, here are few areas of focus to help create early success: Know the People Learn each director’s background and ask about their … [Read more...]
Telecommuting in Action – WordPress Style – Infographic
The benefits of offering telecommuting options to employees have been proven again and again (read more about telecommuting here). Now, companies are starting to share the results of their telecommuting programs. As more startups develop 100% virtual companies with no physical offices and a team of employees working from their homes around the world, the benefits are becoming … [Read more...]
When Emotions Run Strong in the Boardroom
There is a time when emotions run high in the boardroom. You “know” you are “right.” You “know” you are the one with the “truest” position. You are also on the road to gridlock. To be more effective, the goal is to alter your emotional tone, listen, and not attack. Some call this emotional intelligence; some call it truth-seeking habits; and others just plain old respect. … [Read more...]
Impactful Blogging Class Led by Women on Business Founder in Orlando, Florida
Women on Business Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Susan Gunelius, is leading a seminar in Altamonte Springs, Florida (just minutes from Orlando) on February 21st called Impactful Blogging that will teach you how to leverage blogging to effectively build your brand and your business. Even if you're not planning to be in Central Florida on February 21st, it's the perfect time and … [Read more...]
5 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Must Avoid When Starting Businesses
Sponsored by Pave: Starting a business is exciting, challenging, and emotional. Women entrepreneurs are faced with a myriad of obstacles along the way, but recognizing potential mistakes before you make them could be the difference between business success and business failure. Following are five common mistakes that women entrepreneurs make when starting businesses. … [Read more...]
All Briefcase and No Smile. Heck, Where’s Your Personality?
Okay. This is a confession. Hiring managers are human. They smile, feel, emote, and sense just like everyone else out there. They’d like to hire people just like them, and not robots. Personality training centers and interview coaching institutes are in great demand in developing nations. Career counselors, life coaches, and consulting and marketing services are the tickets … [Read more...]
A Screen Full of Clutter
You enter into your office building with the over-familiar caffeine in the cup and a sandwich in the pack---your usual. Occasional smiles and hallway exchange of pleasantries are a common sight in the morning. You look around and get to that elevator door before it closes or gets full in the hustle-bustle of your everyday routine. Think these are the only things that you … [Read more...]