The small percentage of entrepreneurs who succeed know this: If your business is going to succeed, you must focus on constant improvements. Small incremental changes in your business are the key to succeeding in business. Following are three key areas every business should focus on: 1. Customer Acquisition Getting new customers is tough for most businesses. Getting new … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
3 Ways To Boost Your Confidence Before Starting Your Day
What does it take to speak up in a meeting when you are the only woman at the table? How about asking your company to invest in that professional development activity that you know will give you an edge in your career? If you need to work from home once a month, are you willing to express that need? An extra boost of confidence can give you the courage to do the things that … [Read more...]
Unique Challenges of Onboarding for Small Businesses and 3 Mistakes to Avoid
Small businesses aren’t run like multinational companies, so why would they onboard like them? While there are certainly best practices that guide the way new employees are onboarded, the process must ultimately be tailored to meet the size and nature of a business. One thing is for certain, though: all employers should have an onboarding strategy, regardless of the business … [Read more...]
8 Cities Booming with Financial Jobs
Sponsored by IAM: Finance jobs have always been as lucrative as the subject itself. Why is that? Well, finance is essential in all aspects of business, and for this very reason, finance workers have traditionally found places to work. However, like economies and currency values, financial jobs of a country -- and even of cities -- differ from one another. This raises … [Read more...]
Merging Community Services and Business for Your Dream Career
Sponsored by BCA: Community service and business really can go together. In fact, that’s one of the things corporate social responsibility (CSR) is all about — ensuring a company’s impact on the people and world around it is positive. Community service is a natural part of the CSR movement, and for many business women and men, it can lead to a new career. The interest in … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Boost Small Business Online Security
Sponsored by VPNsRus.com: If your business operates online in any capacity, then you need to prioritize online security. This is true if your business has a website, if you sell products online, or if you and your employees use email and access the internet. All of these activities can leave your company open to cyber attacks ranging from minor, temporary problems to major … [Read more...]
Stop. Drop. Innovate. 3 Steps to Entrepreneurial Innovation
Yale University is teaching innovation. The Yale Entrepreneurial Institute launched programs that connect students with opportunities for social entrepreneurship. The discipline of innovation is not new - Adam Smith in his 1776 "The Wealth of Nations" posits the division of labor fuels innovation. What can you do as an entrepreneur to lead the charge and innovate within your … [Read more...]
Women on Business Welcomes Charlene Rhinehart to the Contributing Writers Team
I am very pleased to announce that Charlene Rhinehart of Career Goddess Academy has joined the team of contributing writers for Women on Business. Charlene brings a fresh approach to business topics that I'm sure you're going to love! You can learn more about Charlene in her bio below. Please join me in welcoming her to Women on Business! About Charlene Rhinehart After … [Read more...]
How Emotions Affect Communication, Teamwork and Leadership
Have you ever been part of a winning team? If so, then you probably realize there's a myriad of factors that work together to make it happen. There's unison, communication, camaraderie, passion, and a drive to win to name a few. The bigger question is, have you ever been part of a team that just can't seem to get it right even though there were talented people involved? … [Read more...]
3 Tips to Improve Your Happiness
Many of business professionals seek guidance from business, leadership, and strategic consultants when they are experiencing a personal life transition, or looking for a change in career. In my initial conversations with these business professionals, I've found that a familiar topic arises. Inevitably, we find ourselves talking about happiness, and particularly, how to find … [Read more...]