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
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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
Fashion Friday: Luxury jewelry ideas for the office
It goes without saying that looking the part is one of the first things to get right in the world of business and all women will have had times when they’ve had to deliberate and ponder what to wear to the office. One of the biggest decisions will come from the sort of jewellery that is suitable for the workplace and it is always a good idea to opt for elegant, understated … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday: Luxury jewelry ideas for the office
Realizing a Vision: Launching a Business or Growing Your Business
Imagine yourself leading your business as a highly successful woman entrepreneur and leader. One of the most famous baseball players and coaches in the world of baseball once said, “If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up somewhere else.” The player was Yogi Berra. “I skate to where the puck will be, not here I’ve been.” Wayne Gretsky, world champion National … [Read more...] about Realizing a Vision: Launching a Business or Growing Your Business
Halloween treats to bring to the office
It's that time of year where the holidays just keep coming. Every month it's another big holiday that we get to decorate for, celebrate, and maybe even get a few days off work. So, do we take these celebrations into the office? When is it appropriate for us to recognize the holiday spirit and try to bring more of it into the workspace? I suppose it depends on your field and … [Read more...] about Halloween treats to bring to the office