Build Your resume Smarter Not Harder Resume writing can be daunting. You can research details online, or look to a professional resume service. It is always handy to have resources on hand to help in composing or rewriting your existing resume and/or cover letter. These four books can offer you with a wealth of details […]
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Breaking into Real Estate
You’ve probably known somebody who’s transitioned mid career into a real estate job. Everyone from educators, to businesspeople, to clergymen have taken it on in addition to their current careers. It’s the kind of job that people get into to make money and to continue to dedicate time to their passions. You may not have […]
Why Women Matter to Industry Research
Photo Source Why Women Matter to Industry Research The ideas about what truly matters to the success of a business are as varied as businesses themselves. However, amid all of the conflicting ideas regarding how to make an organization truly stand out, industry research remains a foundational method of achieving success. Truly, business owners are […]
WiB: Why Women Matter to Business Innovation
Photo Source Why Women Matter to Business Innovation If a business knows what’s good for them, they know that innovation must continually be in the crosshairs. A company’s ability to innovate, in many ways, is synonymous with a company’s ability to remain relevant and competitive. Indeed, as Theodore Henderson put it for Forbes, “Innovation is […]
Women Helping Build Their Communities Through Entrepreneurial Work
Women have been working together to strive for a better community since before the days of the Suffragettes. Though we’ve had some tough barriers to overcome, women have continued to push for opportunities to improve their communities and the world. The future for women in business is becoming brighter and brighter, with contributions from women […]
Beyond the Pay Gap: Gender Inequalities in Business Financing
Though the climate of inequality for women is progressing to become more mild, it still wreaks constant havoc for women in the business industry. Though we have been fighting to break the glass ceiling for a long time, it is no secret that women still get paid less than men, and the inequalities don’t stop […]
It Takes a Village: Changing the Future of Women in Business
In a recent article published on LinkedIn, Melinda Gates called out the corporate world. She highlights the inequalities still facing women and minorities in the workplace, despite the progress that’s been made in the last 70 years. Anyone who’s held a job probably has a story about it, or can at least recognize the disparity […]
Before Hiring a Foreign Job Candidate, Consider This…
Hiring employees is a tricky process with a lot of rules and regulations. It’s difficult enough to find someone with the right skills and personality to fit into your company, but when you have to deal with the legal aspects of hiring a non-U.S. citizen, it can be downright intimidating. Before you interview and hire […]
3 Hidden Ways That Cyberattacks Hurt Businesses
When you think about the way hackers can create havoc for companies and consumers alike, the now-infamous cyberattack that hit Target during the 2013 holiday season may come to mind. During that attack, hackers stole data from up to 40 million credit and debit card holders, which required the big-box retailer to publicly apologize and […]
Workplace Diversity and Unemployment: What to Consider Before You Quit
When an employee decides to quit, one question they ask is “Am I still able to get my benefits?” The answer is most likely, yes.
3 Strategies to Secure Your Home Office
As a female entrepreneur, you’ve likely invested a small fortune in a cache of technology, specialized tools and furniture to craft a home office where you love to work. But it could all disappear in an instant at the hands of a greedy burglar. Protect yourself and your business by taking the following measures to […]
How to Minimize Costs at Your Startup
Running a startup means wearing a lot of hats. You’re a busy woman, and you have to worry about finances, product, hiring and investors. One of the things you learn about being an entrepreneur is just how much decision making and legwork there is to do before you can even begin to run your business. […]