Category Archives: Aspiring Entrepreneurs

It’s Okay to Be a Shining Star

December 14, 2010 – 8:59 am

Why aren’t you comfortable shouting your accomplishments from the rooftops?  You know you are great at what you do.  Even though you have competitors, you know there is no one else offering better solutions than you do, because no one else has the same unique set of gifts.  So what makes you shy away from […]

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Risky Business – Not Just a Man’s Game

December 7, 2010 – 10:30 am

For so long, the story has been that men, not women, are the risk takers in life.  Does that still hold water?  Current studies would suggest that such stereotypes aren’t valid when it comes to women in business, where they are demonstrating courage and are driving profitability. “According to a survey by Boston’s prestigious Simmons School of Management, […]

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A Queen is a Formidable Force in Business

November 30, 2010 – 10:20 am

Have you ever wondered what chess and business have in common?  Both have a powerful player — the Queen — and both require the ability to read and understand your opponent, the gift of “queens” in business.  Playing chess or the business game requires strategy, building relationships, and confidence. The Queen is the sole lady […]

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Planning Razzle-Dazzle without the Frazzle

November 25, 2010 – 8:00 am

From turkey to tweets, preparing for the holidays and keeping their businesses on the cutting edge, women know how to plan for the future.  It’s at this time of year that the male of the species can do nothing other than stand back and watch in awe as women execute a holiday season to remember […]

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Women Are Orchestrating Their Way to Success

November 23, 2010 – 6:00 am

It’s amazing the different ways you can slice and dice the topic of leadership in business. You really can’t throw a rock at the internet without hitting an article on the subject, because effective leaders are successful leaders, and who doesn’t want to succeed? It’s an area that continues to undergo tremendous change as more […]

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Are Women Changing the Rules of Negotiation?

November 18, 2010 – 6:00 am

Why does society sell women short when it comes to negotiating?  Women are in bargaining positions on a daily basis — from getting the family to agree on a vacation destination, to motivating compliance in a child, and finding win-win solutions when it comes to allocating their time to others.  Unfortunately, this doesn’t always translate […]

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Business Mavens Leave Passivity to Men

November 16, 2010 – 11:46 am

Women entrepreneurs are naturals at achieving the rank of maven in their niche. For those who don’t know the history of the word, it originates from Yiddish and refers to a trusted expert whose goal is to spread her knowledge to others. That’s what women do. Seeking out new information and sharing great insights is […]

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