Being a female entrepreneur can present many challenges, but there are plenty of examples of successful female entrepreneurs who have managed to plow through obstacles and pave the way for a new generation of savvy businesswomen. Top female entrepreneurs have learned to thrive in their fields by focusing on diversity, communicating well, and employing emotional intelligence in … [Read more...] about Top Female Entrepreneurs and Lessons They Have Learned in Business
Archives for October 2012
Tips for Finding the Right Business Partner
Finding a great business partner is a really tough task. Many people can seem to be a great fit, but once you get down to the nuts and bolts of daily work, you just don’t mesh with each other. Or, worse, you may find out someone has a criminal or other unsavory background after you’ve agreed to start a venture together. There are several things you can do to make your search … [Read more...] about Tips for Finding the Right Business Partner
Fashion Friday: Business Formal vs. Business Casual
I struggled with a crippling public speaking disorder as a kid. I saw no crueler form of punishment than that of a public presentation. My dad would try to console me with a pat on the back and some tender fatherly advice to “just picture everyone in the crowd in their underwear!” That guidance never failed to squeeze a giggle out of my seven-year-old self and my trivial fears … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday: Business Formal vs. Business Casual
How your lunch break can change your life
As an ambitious junior in college I had heard the stories about how networking and creating personal relationships could make or break my future career. However, I also knew how intimidating it could be to ask a professional to spend some of their precious time to just sit and chat with you. But, I had an opportunity thrown into my lap and decided to put my bravery and this … [Read more...] about How your lunch break can change your life
Feature Interview: Dr. Bonnie Anderson
I had heard about Dr. Anderson from several friends, all telling me that I had to talk to her. I learned of her work in the tech field and her influence on so many other women who are in the field or looking to be in the field and I knew I couldn't pass up a chance to meet her. Getting to talk with her was such a great experience and she is such a kind, powerful, and amazing … [Read more...] about Feature Interview: Dr. Bonnie Anderson