Small business owners this is a hard truth to admit, but in order to grow we have to be uncomfortable. So I will do it, I will incur the wrath of my small business brethren and ask ‘what are we scared of?’ I admit to being in a much different environment, federal contracting is a whole different beast but the fundamental principles are the same. Why are we scared to … [Read more...]
Buy and Get Out!
As entrepreneurs sometimes we get so preoccupied with making sales that we forget to take care of the customer. Sadly enough that seems to be the rule rather than the exception the bigger the company. I had one such experience with the vendor Verizon Wireless chose to insure their devices. My company moved to Verizon less than a month ago and as a consultant I get paid by the … [Read more...]
Business Advice for Dummies
As a business owner particularly when you are starting out, ‘constructive criticism’ is something that you get in spades. Some of the criticism is great, it tells you things about yourself and your company that you didn’t know. Other times it can feel like a direct attack, so how do you know the difference and how do you find the silver lining? Consider the source Sometimes … [Read more...]
The Trouble with Talent
As entrepreneurs the thing is, we can see talent. The moment it walks in front of us, we know that this person has exactly what we are looking for. The problem with talent is that if the person has it, they inevitably want to use it. There is a fine line between being a person who requires little oversight and being a rogue employee who thinks they know everything. So how … [Read more...]
Leona Charles Joins the WomenOnBusiness.com Writing Team
I'm very happy to announce that we have a Six Sigma Black Belt joining the WomenOnBusiness.com team of contributors. Please join me in welcoming Leona Charles of SPC Business Consulting to WomenOnBusiness.com. I know she's going to bring unique insight with her! About Leona Charles Leona Charles began SPC Business Consulting Ltd in 2007 to help businesses of all sizes get … [Read more...]
WomenOnBusiness.com Named in Top 10 Business Blogs for Women
LittlePinkBook.com (the online destination of the former Pink Magazine) just released its list of the top 10 business blogs for women, and WomenOnBusiness.com made the list. You can follow the link to view the full list of the top 10 business blogs for women. Some of my favorite blogs for business women are included in the list, such as The Glass Hammer and more. Thank you … [Read more...]
Linda C. Smith Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
Please join me in welcoming another phenomenal business woman to the Women On Business writing team -- Linda C. Smith. About Linda C. Smith Linda C Smith is a home-based business owner living in California. She is a fine artist working in mosaic art. She considers artists to be akin to those in the direct selling industry…selling art person-to-person is very much like … [Read more...]
Tasha Bovain Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
I'm pleased to announce that Tasha Bovain has joined the Women On Business writing team. Please join me in welcoming her to the Women On Business community! About Tasha Bovain Tasha Bovain is a freelance copywriter and consultant specializing in creating online marketing communications for women business owners. With a passion for business and over a decade of writing … [Read more...]
Cheryl Santa Maria Joins the Women On Business Writing Team
I'm very happy to announce that another great writer has joined the Women On Business team of contributors. Cheryl Santa Maria brings an out-of-the-box perspective to business and work-home life issues that I know will add a lot to the Women On Business community. Please join me in welcoming Cheryl, and please take a moment to learn more about her below. About Cheryl Santa … [Read more...]