Brought to you by Brain Box Labs Inc.: Sustainability transcends mere environmental stewardship. A sustainable business captures the opportunities of offering a product while safeguarding the interests of people, the planet, and profits. Balancing social, environmental, and economic considerations is a complex challenge. Research from Sustainable Brands' socio-cultural trend … [Read more...]
4 Overlooked Elements to Starting a Successful Business
Sponsored by Retail Management Solutions: In order to reach financial stability, entrepreneurs have to wear a lot of hats. Success in business isn’t predicated on one smart idea or one sound plan. Rather, if you want to make sure your business gets ahead of the competition, you’ll have to manage the minutiae and cover as much ground as possible. Fortunately, we’re here to … [Read more...]
Larissa Long Joins the Women on Business Contributors Team
I'm happy to announce that Women on Business has a new contributor! Larissa Long of BlueRed Communications has joined our team of contributors and brings a diverse background with her. I'm sure her articles will be useful and interesting. Please join me in welcoming Larissa to the team and check out her bio below to learn more about her. About Larissa Long Larissa Long has … [Read more...]
Social Media Business Pages vs. The Traditional Business Website
I had someone recently ask me, "Do I need a website of my own since I already have an active social media presence?" The short answer: No. A website isn't a requirement, no different than any other marketing medium. You’re the boss, and you’ve earned the right to decide what marketing strategies you’ll pursue and what marketing strategies you won’t. It all boils down to your … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Every Woman Needs Business Cards, Even If You’re Unemployed
If you see a woman with a purse full of business cards, stop and take copious notes. You can almost guarantee that she is on a mission of success and she means business. Business cards are typically the first source of visual branding that others get to take as a reminder of your interaction with them. How you present yourself through your confidence, clothing, and … [Read more...]
Pageant Experience Comes in Handy, Especially When You Have to Discuss Politics at Work
You go to work and someone immediately questions your view on the current state of politics. “If the election were held tomorrow, would you vote Hilary Clinton or Donald Trump for president, and why would you choose one over the other?” Ouch. Your palms sweating, legs shaking, and mind churning, as you search for the best words to explain your political preferences. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Boost Small Business Online Security
Sponsored by VPNsRus.com: If your business operates online in any capacity, then you need to prioritize online security. This is true if your business has a website, if you sell products online, or if you and your employees use email and access the internet. All of these activities can leave your company open to cyber attacks ranging from minor, temporary problems to major … [Read more...]
Women on Business Welcomes Charlene Rhinehart to the Contributing Writers Team
I am very pleased to announce that Charlene Rhinehart of Career Goddess Academy has joined the team of contributing writers for Women on Business. Charlene brings a fresh approach to business topics that I'm sure you're going to love! You can learn more about Charlene in her bio below. Please join me in welcoming her to Women on Business! About Charlene Rhinehart After … [Read more...]
Developing High Performing Talent
The most valuable asset of any successful business is the human talent that executes day to day operations. Remove the individual team members, and you invalidate the role of leader or manager. Leadership becomes a title with no purpose or usefulness. The effort and labor of the employee – their output – correlates with increases in revenue. Highly qualified and trained … [Read more...]
How to Save a Dying Business
The cyclical nature of business suggests that at some point, your business is going to go through a down phase---a recession and oppression that is either due to owner mismanagement or the overall economy. Many know the statistics of business failure, what is less known is the statistics of business survival. Saving a dying business that has gone through a major downturn is … [Read more...]