The oft reported statistic is that women, on average, make about 79% of what men make for doing equivalent work. (For more details, AAUW is a great resource.) Is that fair? Nope. We can improve this situation, if we are willing to do what we can do. Once upon a time, I left my [...]
The problem with thinking is that you are not doing anything. In our world, doing is deemed better than thinking. I think…we do too much thoughtlessly. I think we should think more. Then, we can do less and gain more. I decided to start 2014 with new and challenging conversations. I invited the brightest folks [...]
Family businesses are the back-bone of small businesses in the United States. They comprise 80 to 90 percent of all businesses, and they face many heartbreaking issues, like divorce, succession planning, turf battles, and “why can’t you be more like your brother?” arguments. Chances are you are involved in a family business…or work for one. [...]
Recently, I chatted with Monaica Ledell of MommyBreadwinner.com about what it takes to be successful in business. We agreed that a winning business of your own can expand peace, prosperity and freedom. It can also help make the house payment and pay for dance lessons. Here’s the interview. Lots of tips and a few rarely shared [...]
I used to answer the clanging alarm clock by shouting, “NOOOOOO!” as I reached out to SHUT IT OFF. While that may sound harmless, even humorous, I realized that it probably was not the best way to greet the day. According to my friend, Robin Palmer, I’m absolutely right! Robin says, “If you crawl out [...]
Heather Cox Co-founder and COO, Certify My Company I’m proud to be a woman business owner. I have heard the inspiring and discouraging statistics. While most businesses are currently being started by woman, only 3% of all woman owned businesses reach the $1 million mark in sales. It’s a big [...]
Dayna Steele and I chat it up about rock star business principles and her new book, 101 Ways to Rock Your World: Everyday Activities for Success Every Day. You can make small changes and reap BIG results. Dayna has interviewed and hung out with everyone on your “FAVS” iTunes list. She’s learned a lot about [...]
How a simple “thank you” can increase your revenue Economic times being what they are, business people are leaving no stone unturned in search of revenue generating ideas. While the days of lavish parties and expensive junkets may be over, there is one very simple, inexpensive way to increase revenue. It’s a tactic that’s been [...]
Research Shows 90% Do Not… What customers value most changes constantly, and the pace of change has increased exponentially with the economic recession. The businesses who become relevant by addressing what customers really value at any given time will be the first ones out of the recession. That’s is what is discussed in my latest [...]
You’re at a networking event. One by one everyone stands up and gives their elevator pitch. They’re going around the room, table by table. Pretty soon it’s your turn. Your heart starts beating fast. You break out in a sweat. You have one shot to let everyone in the room hear your pitch. What are [...]
