“Speaking as though it were” is something we have all heard before. However, to actually witness a wealthy entrepreneur use this time tested technique to move his life and business to unprecedented heights of success was jaw-dropping. Recently on a re-run episode of Undercover Boss, the CEO of Diamond Resorts, Stephen J. Cloobeck, did just that as he shared the history of … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
The Key to Confidence in Disagreements With Fellow Stakeholders
As women in business, we’ve all been there. You’re sitting in a boardroom surrounded by stakeholders. You offer your input on what your company’s next course of action should be, and everyone quickly dismisses your idea. Differing opinions are inevitable in the business world. And no matter how confident you are, it can be intimidating to stand your ground when emotions … [Read more...]
Top 5 Mobile Apps for Accountants
Accountant apps are designed to help professionals handle their work more effectively and in a structured manner, which ensures they can access the information they need quickly. Accountants have to handle a number of financial services in order to meet the demands of their clients. This can range from auditing and accounting to risk management, taxation, and analysis of … [Read more...]
What Makes an Effective Board of Directors?
In comparing governance practices at Fortune’s “most admired” and “least admired” companies for Harvard Business Review, Yale management professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld found little difference in board performance due to percentage of independent directors, financial literacy of audit committee members, or amounts of stock-based compensation. Sonnenfeld suggests that what … [Read more...]
How One Simple Networking Tip Can Build Business Relationships
This week I went to one of my favorite networking groups. Why is it one of my favorite groups? The women all support each other. This particular group has not met during the summer months, so it was great being able to catch up with everyone. There is a new leadership in the group and they did something I thought was fabulous and had to share it with you. When you signed … [Read more...]
Building and Protecting Your Personal Brand
Your personal brand is the reputation you have built over time. It is what people say about you when you are not in the room. Did you know that your personal brand travels with you as you journey through life becoming more refined and defined through your life experiences? If you review your past, you can notice that the various chapters of your life have different … [Read more...]
How To Employ The Right Person For the Job
Sponsored by GlobalX: When you are looking to appoint high quality, high performing staff, you need to do more than considering their resume and job application, and relying on the impression they make at an interview. Regrettably for many businesses, particular appointments do not work out because of a lack of information about a candidate prior to their appointment to a … [Read more...]
Is it Getting Tougher to Manage Home and Office?
Sponsored by ChameleonJohn: Balancing work and home life is challenging for everyone, but it can be particularly challenging for working mothers. Often, working mothers make sure everyone else's needs are met before their own, but ultimately, professional and personal results suffer if you're not taking care of yourself, too. No, you'll probably never find complete … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Develop the Right Image in Business
Sponsored by Photius.com: Today, women are in every profession, including those that were limited to men in the past. Even better---women are excelling in every field. They run large corporation, fly planes and enlist in the army. The change took a long time to happen, but it has happened. Women are born with managerial skills and the way they manage their homes, families … [Read more...]
Kate Wilson Joins the Women on Business Contributor Team
Please join me in welcoming Kate Wilson to the team of contributing writers at Women on Business. Kate is a writer by trade and will bring unique insights to Women on Business. You can learn more about Kate in her bio below. Stay tuned to read Kate's content on Women on business! About Kate Wilson Kate Wilson is a freelance writer and blogger who focuses on helping … [Read more...]