There is one thing that is common about brands like The Huffington Post, Sun Media, Biocon, and HTC. They were all started by female entrepreneurs. All successful brands started as a light bulb in someone’s head. What sets apart an idea from a successful company is the person behind it. From Oprah Winfrey to Sara Blakey, entrepreneurs seem to be a different breed. Do you … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2015
4 Red Flags Aspiring Freelancers Should Avoid
The freelancer boom has created a major shift in varying sectors, beginning with finance, content design, writing, real estate, and more. In fact, a 2014 study by the Freelancers Union indicates that 53 million people in the US are doing part-time work, making up around 34% of its national workforce. According to the Freelance Talent Report, 90% of independent … [Read more...]
Why HR Professionals Become Effective Business Partners
There was a time when human resources professionals were expected to function quietly behind the scenes, to discretely deal with the paperwork of hirings and the delicacy of dismissals. A growing trend, however, is seeing more and more organizations embracing the HR manager as an active partner and contributor to key business strategies and positions. This is interesting to … [Read more...]
Great Stay-at-Home Jobs for Moms
Sponsored by Discountrue: Stay at home moms often have to deal with the dilemma of whether or not their decision was the right one and if working from home will actually work for them over time. Every woman who used to work before motherhood will wonder at some point if they should have kept working, if taking a year or two off from work is a pragmatic move, and if there is … [Read more...]
6 Essential Skills Every Non-Executive Director Should Have
If you’ve got your sights set on getting a role as a non-executive director, you need to make sure you have the skills needed to excel at the position. There are six key skills and characteristics that every non-executive director should have---leadership, critical thinking, business acumen, integrity, interpersonal skills, and sound judgement. These skills and characteristics … [Read more...]
Hey Wantrepreneur: Here’s How to Become an Entrepreneur
I never really understood what “putting myself out there” actually meant until I became an entrepreneur. I know the feeling all to well of wanting to hide behind my computer, hide behind the camera, or even hide behind my brand name. Because of the viral nature of the internet, there are so many opportunities to look like a fool. For instance, I’ve definitely had to delete a … [Read more...]
The Crushing of the American Spirit and Work Ethic
Part I: The Quest for Success “If this deal goes through, you will have the privilege of working for the largest Pharmaceutical Company in the world!” Ava looked around at the other 12 faces in the small department meeting that was happening in the midst of a chaotic and feverish corporate leadership conference. She quietly observed how not one person looked motivated, … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Boost Team Collaboration and Business Results
Sponsored by Redbooth: Is email a thing of the past? Not yet — but it certainly has made our lives more cluttered than ever. Keeping track of projects, staying in the loop, and getting things done has become more difficult in many ways since email has become the top form of business communication. But all of that email comes at a price—lost productivity and missed … [Read more...]