Sponsored by Bookmytrainings.com Establishing a business was never easy -- for today’s woman it is even more so, given the challenges of managing both a business and family. For a modern day business woman, it is of utmost importance to stay motivated and also devise ways to steer clear of distractions and keep moving ahead. To make sure your business achieves what it's … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2017
What is a Copyright?
With the explosion of internet-based businesses, blogs, and online courses, has also come additional questions related to copyright laws and protections. Finding someone has lifted your entire blog, course, or article is certainly enough to ruin your morning, if not your week, and it can cause many to feel helpless or unsure of how they can protect their content online. In … [Read more...]
Branding Challenges Faced By Small Businesses
Talk to any small business expert - branding is a huge part of any business. Establishing the proper brand can make or break your business. What is a brand? Off the top of your head, it might be your logo, your signage, or the other physical items you’ll need to market and sell your product or service. Branding is so much more than that! Consider it a promise made to your … [Read more...]
3 Important Steps to Close the Retirement Confidence Gap
There is a lot for anyone to think about when it comes to retirement planning. Percentages to contribute, years to work, social security benefits to consider; it’s a lot to take in, and according to recent research commissioned by my firm, women differ from men in their approach to this process*. Our research found that men are more likely to prioritize long-term finances, … [Read more...]
10 Infographics that Sum up the State of Women in Business
We all know that we're a long way from achieving equal pay for equal work, and it's not a secret that the leadership positions at most companies are dominated by men. Today is International Women's Day, so it seems like there is no better day of the year to focus on exactly where women are in the business world. To that end, I gathered 10 infographics that have been … [Read more...]
Setting up Your Business Entity
Hello Women on Business community!! I am so excited to be a contributing writer to this page. I can’t wait to connect with you all, and I hope to provide value and helpful information over the coming weeks and months! One of the most frequent questions I am asked about starting a business is how to create a business entity, and which business structure to choose from – an … [Read more...]
5 Critical Steps to Choose the Right Business Partner – Infographic
Choosing a business partner is a big decision -- really, really big. This is the person you'll work closely with for years to come if you're successful, but you won't have a chance of reaching your goals if you and your business partner are not the right match. As business partners, you'll be tied to each other. Decisions made by one partner will directly affect not just the … [Read more...]
What Makes People Buy? 4 Simple Website Copy Hacks to Boost Your Sales
Your website is your gateway to the online world, and just like in the real world, first impressions last. When your visitors don’t find what they’re looking for in your site, they’ll have no qualms closing that tab and finding a site that does. Many businesses don’t realize that their websites can be powerful sales tools—but only if you build them to be. You can do this … [Read more...]
6 Eco-Friendly Ways to Improve the Positive Cashflow of Your Business
Sponsored by Cartridges Direct: Would you love to add an extra $10,000 to your business’s profits in the next 12 months? You can easily do it by improving the positive cashflow in your business. But you don’t want to make changes at the expense of the environment. You need to implement eco-friendly changes that will curb pollution and waste, while improving your business’s … [Read more...]
Agile Working – Benefits for Women and Industry
Despite increased parental benefits and support for working mothers in many countries, the reality is that an increasing number of women are leaving the workforce once they have children. While this is particularly noticeable in the United States, where paid maternity leave is left to the discretion of the employer and many women are permitted just six weeks off work, even in … [Read more...]