Sponsored by Lesley University: In 2015, I attended an event in Boston held specifically to connect women entrepreneurs looking for startup funding with investors. The Boston Women’s Venture Summit, hosted by Babson College, was where I learned just how much the city of Boston was focusing on becoming a hot spot for startups, particularly women-led startups. Even the city’s … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2017
5 Project Management Skills to Help You Succeed
Sponsored by Concordia University: Project management is vital for business leaders in any industry, but guiding a project from conception to execution isn’t always straightforward. That’s where strong project management skills come in. Businesses of all types and in all industries have one thing in common: They set goals to manage growth and success. In order to hit key … [Read more...]
Don’t Believe These 5 Ecommerce Fables that Ruin Your Business
Setting off into the wonderful world of ecommerce is exciting, but it can be hard to cut through all the ‘noise’. With all the industry experts, publications, and bloggers out there vying for your attention – how do you know who (and what) to believe? Learn as much as you can and learn from others, but don’t believe everything you read online! Here are six common ecommerce … [Read more...]
How to Become a Stay-at-Home CEO
Life is too short to do one thing at a time. That's my motto. Perhaps that's why it seemed perfectly reasonable to adopt my first child while in college. Then to birth my second while in college. Then to get pregnant with my third while in college. My twenties were a flurry, a whirlwind of little chores and major events. Oh buddy, what a rush! But when I graduated from … [Read more...]
What You Have to Know about VAT Recovery
Sponsored by VATBox Ltd.: As any business owner knows, VAT (Value Added Tax) is just one more headache that has to be dealt with -- but one which, when done right, can net you some serious savings for your business. A Quick Introduction VAT is charged on most business transactions in the European Union, with businesses adding VAT to the price they charge for any goods and … [Read more...]
Looking for a Job in Germany? Look No Further
Sponsored by Step Stone: Are you looking to make a career change or move to a different country? Perhaps you’re already in Germany or you’re planning to move there, and you need to find employment. Whatever the case may be, there is an easy way to find a job. That is with your smartphone! You use your phone for everything else, why not use your phone and make it easy to … [Read more...]
5 Ways to be More Accessible to Recruiters
Sponsored by Access Group: Getting a new job is a challenge especially when you work in a competitive field. Every new opportunity attracts thousands of job seekers. Some of them are more qualified for the position than you are. Employers receive thousands of applications even when they haven't advertised for new positions. Hence, when you send your application, it's one … [Read more...]
Coaching Today’s Women in Tech Secures Their Futures
After progressing from associate to partner with McKinsey and Company, there's seemingly been no stopping Beth Axelrod. Her latest promotion to Airbnb’s new head of employee experience speaks not only to her drive and determination but also the company's commitment to ending workplace inequality. However, even though Axelrod is paving the way for women at Airbnb, the number … [Read more...]
The Future is FinTech
Sponsored by FinTech Compliance Limited: FinTech, short for financial technology, has experienced significant growth in the last few years with substantial investments developing each year. FinTech is becoming more and more prominent in the financial sector. This infographic from FinTech compliance will walk you through some interesting facts and figures. For example, … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why Your E-commerce Website Needs a Mobile App
As smartphones continue to become the largest medium for viewing and receiving information in the world today, mobile apps become increasingly important for businesses. While previously considered to be an additional luxury for a web-based company, apps are now becoming a necessity to engage users constantly and stay ahead of the competition. One of the sectors that benefit … [Read more...]