There are many former corporate employees in business for themselves today. This number has grown recently due to the layoffs and business closings prevalent in today's economic environment as is likely to continue growing in the months to come. These highly skilled people are either finding it difficult to get a new job or have decided they are tired of "making other people … [Read more...]
If You Fail to Prepare, Prepare to Fail
Post by Tanya Goodwin-Maslach, contributing Women On Business writer "The long run is what puts the tiger in the cat." - Bill Squires I’m in Boulder, Colorado on business and its cold. I don’t know how I lived in Colorado years ago – I think it was this cold when I lived here then, too. … [Read more...]
Leverage Flexibility as a Differentiator When the Economy is Weak
Post by Liz Cullen, contributing Women On Business writer Last week, Amy Blais discussed our WPEO Awards Breakfast, honoring Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) and corporate sponsors. Leading up to the program, we were apprehensive. Last year was our 10th anniversary and the tone of the event was celebratory. We unveiled a video and toasted our achievements. This year, we knew … [Read more...]