Among working women’s successes and comeback stories, there is no better example than woman entrepreneur, Paula Deen. Paula was a shining star who on worked her way up from being a “bag lady” and making and taking lunches to customers to a successful business woman with a phenomenal career and television show, “Cooking With Paula Deen” on the Food Network,. She also sold a … [Read more...]
Earn Respect and Get Recognition as a Woman Entrepreneur
Men and Women are considered as equals when it comes to recognition in the society. Really, does it really happen? I personally believe it mostly happens in books and newspapers. We, women have to struggle a lot to get our due respect and recognition for our own positions, which we have achieved through our hard work and excellence. When it comes to women entrepreneurs, … [Read more...]
Empowering and Inspiring Women in the Corporate World
Every time I miss a phone call, it can be stupefying when thoughts of guilt and apprehension hit me. It could be a client call I never knew of, or it could be my key employee planning a vacation that I am going to hate. Ultimately, it could just be an advertorial from the telecom service providers. Who cares? It is the fact that an important something has been missed that … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Female Entrepreneurs Are Happier
In a culture inundated with media hype about the “War on Women,” it might be surprising to learn that in the past year the number of women-owned $10-million+ businesses has grown 57%. Not only is investment by angels and venture capitalists up for female-led entrepreneurial endeavors, it seems we’re on the beginning of an upward curve. A recent worldwide survey showed … [Read more...]
Do You Work Outside The Box?
Do you work outside the box? How many times have you heard about a product being created by someone who thought outside the box? You tend to think of them as movers and shakers. They defied the odds and made it. People who live outside the box tend to look at things as if there were no limitations. These individuals take chances feeling that anything is … [Read more...]
Failure is ABSOLUTELY an Option
“Failure is NOT an option,” says many an entrepreneur. But that's just a lie; failure is always an option. Every entrepreneur has failed at many things. Everybody fails. In business, and for every entrepreneur, failure has been a critical part of their path to success (whether they remember it or not). Failing gracefully and learning from failure is much more important than … [Read more...]
Should I Quit My Day Job When I Start My Own Business?
Many aspiring entrepreneurs dream about leaving their day jobs. Often, it’s the frustration and lack of passion for a day job that drives someone to want to start their own business in the first place. But opinion on this is divided. While many entrepreneurs will strongly advocate keeping your day job for as long as possible, others will tell you that your business will never … [Read more...]
Changing the game: How partnerships can change you business
In our quest to build an empire, we are often tempted to rush through relationship and just do it ourselves. During my many mistakes I have learned that the best way to build your empire is to collaborate and build relationships. Collaborating is not easy, you have to bring something to the table; so here are the secrets to successful collaboration as a small business. I … [Read more...]
Anyone Can Be an Entrepreneur – No Risk Necessary!
The old-school way to start a business was to create a business plan, get funding, and open a business on Main Street. This generally cost thousands, and success wasn’t guaranteed. It was risky and time-intensive. You could literally lose everything. However, times have changed. Now, with very little investment, anyone can open an online business. Success is not guaranteed, … [Read more...]
5 Secrets to Owning Success for Small Businesswomen
Sponsored by VISA Business: 1. Perseverance In the words of Steve Jobs, “About half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the unsuccessful ones is pure perseverance.” One of the most essential secrets to owning a successful small business for any businesswoman is committing to the long haul and never giving up. Many successful entrepreneurs had multiple business … [Read more...]