Public speaking is a skill that can be learned and improved with practice and commitment towards perfection. Here are a few important aspects that are quite essential for delivering an extraordinary presentation in front of a live audience. First, the presentation should start with a bang. It can be anything from a shocking fact to an unexpected finding from a recent study … [Read more...]
Trends Convincing More People to Choose Freelancing Careers – Infographic
Full-time employment or freelancing, what's better? The US workforce is voting with their feet. Between 2014-2016 up to three million people fled their 9-5 jobs and struck out on their own. Freelancing gives people much more freedom and flexibility to organize their lives. That much is clear. But the flipside is the volatility that comes when working on your own. Can you … [Read more...]
The Most Entrepreneurial Countries in the World Might Surprise You – Infographic
Which are the most entrepreneurial countries in the world based on the percentage of people who start their own businesses? The answer might surprise you. If you consider only businesses started by people between the ages of 18 and 64 that have been in operation for four to 42 months and pay employees salaries, the countries that rise to the top aren't the United States, … [Read more...]
What is Your Emotional Intelligence Level? Take the Infographic Quiz
How emotionally intelligent are you? The answer could affect not just your personal life but also, your career. Emotional intelligence includes three things: Your ability to use your emotions to solve problems or complete tasks Your ability to understand small or large differences in emotions and perceive emotions in others Your ability to control your emotions and … [Read more...]
Remote Workers Really are Happier than Office Employees – Infographic
I can say without a doubt that I'm happier than ever when I'm working remotely. But is remote working the secret to happiness for everyone? According to research from TINYpulse, remote working has significant perks for some people. If you like having the freedom of choosing where and when to work and are okay without having frequent direct coworker interaction, then you'll … [Read more...]
World’s Most Powerful Women in Tech 2016 – Infographic
A study revealed that today, men still earn higher salaries than their female counterparts. However, even though this is the situation in many places, it hasn’t stopped a lot of women from being duly recognized for their contributions, especially in several fields -- including the tech industry. These women have essential responsibilities in their respective companies and … [Read more...]
Starting a Business? Here’s What You Need to Know [Infographic]
Globally, the median amount required to start a business is $15,000, but 29% of businesses fail when the owner runs out of money. That’s because 82% of startup funding comes directly from the owners or their families. Only one out of 100 entrepreneurs will ever get venture capital to help make their businesses successful. [Tweet "Only 1 in 100 entrepreneurs will get venture … [Read more...]
How to Boost Sales on Instagram
We've talked about getting more followers on Pinterest on Women on Business, but what about Instagram? How can you get more followers to your business Instagram profile and convert those followers into paying customers? In other words, how do you close sales on Instagram? You might not think of Instagram as a sales channel, but more and more businesses are using it to … [Read more...]
7 Deadly Financial Management Mistakes – Infographic
Financial management is a challenge for many small business owners. However, ineffective financial management can have a direct, negative impact on your bottom-line and your ability to grow profits in the future. It's imperative that you prioritize financial management for your business. According to an infographic from Intacct (shown at the end of this article), there are … [Read more...]
Harnessing the Power of On-Hold Marketing
Nearly all businesses these days have some form of on-hold marketing. Generally though, it is not very well thought out and is used purely to fill the waiting time between when a customer calls and when the customer finally gets through to speak to you. Your business may be missing a big opportunity to utilize this important window of opportunity to more effectively promote … [Read more...]