I'm pleased to announce that another talented business woman has joined the Women On Business writing team. Please join me in welcoming author and marketing expert Maribeth Kuzmeski to Women on Business! About Maribeth Kuzmeski Maribeth Kuzmeski, MBA is the founder of Red Zone Marketing, LLC, which consults to Fortune 500 firms on strategic marketing planning and … [Read more...]
Battle of the Office Germs
The cold and flu season is now upon us and with all of the news coverage on the H1N1 virus, or otherwise commonly known as swine flu, it is undeniable that everyone should take every precaution possible at work – after all, for most, going to work means spending a lot of time with any number of people. Some of these co-workers and clients have kids at home in school or any … [Read more...]
Reinvent Your Business
In reading More magazine's online version recently about their Reinvent Yourself feature I was struck by an idea: reinvent your business. I liked reading the articles that answer their questions: "...Have you turned your passion into a business or a nonprofit? Have you pursued a dream, nurtured an artistic talent, or mastered a new hobby?..." I know a few women who have … [Read more...]
Hauntingly Delicious!
As the Halloween season “creeps” closer and closer, it is inevitable that the sweets and frightfully yummy snacks ooze right in the office door with it. I dread the inevitable downfall my eating habits take as Halloween comes near and treats pop up in every direction at work. There is nothing wrong with a bite here and there of something sweet. Moderation is the key. If you … [Read more...]
Yoga for the Working Woman
Yoga has been practiced for centuries and is now more utilized than ever across the globe. The benefits of yoga are many and when you consider how many hours in a week, in a month or in a year you spend working, it becomes quite clear just how valuable those benefits are in your work day itself. The function or objective in the practice of yoga is to bring about a unity of … [Read more...]
How to attack the business doldrums
It's nearly mid-October and we've all been shuffling along in our various business activities for 3/4 of the year. The economy has been rough and the need to stay competitive, innovative and fresh has never been stronger or more important. Staying competitive depends, in part, on being able to think (a) one step ahead, (b) outside the box and (c) unpredictably. But that's not … [Read more...]
October Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is a campaign that was developed and has been maintained by many of the major breast cancer charities in order to raise money for the research, prevention and hopeful cure of this disease. As it is the beginning of the month of October, I felt very strongly that this was an appropriate topic to cover, as it affects so many women … [Read more...]
Learn something new everyday
There is a cliche that says you should learn something new every day; well, I'm not convinced that's actually possible, but every once in while something new-to-you comes along. If you keep your antenna active, you'll pick up on some really cool stuff. Now whether everything will help you in your business...who knows. I came across something new yesterday when I read my … [Read more...]
Step it up
The business world makes its demands on all of us in many different ways, and a sedentary lifestyle can be one of them if we aren’t careful. Today’s trends seem to lean more and more in the focus of technology and less towards physical activity and this can have a negative impact on our bodies. Estimates have illustrated clearly that an increasing number of jobs require … [Read more...]
Continuous Improvement – Read Great Blogs
Staying on top of the curve in business takes dedication. It takes a willingness to be flexible, adaptable and learn new ways of doing things. No matter what your business might be, information is key. Information pertinent to your particular industry, customers, marketplace, products, delivery systems...there are many areas that change with changes in technology, economy … [Read more...]