Tag Archives: businesswoman

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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Question of the Week – Nov 15, 2010

November 15, 2010 – 9:00 am

This week’s question: What is the best way to request what you want/deserve in a business relationship with finesse and power? Courtesy of Dr. Marla Gottschalk (@MarlaGottschalk) Why should I join the discussion? Because this online forum is a great place for us to exchange ideas, learn from each other and network.  My goal is to unite […]

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How Do You Have Your Holiday Cake and Eat It Too?

November 15, 2010 – 6:00 am

With the Holidays fast approaching, I asked the following question last week: “The last two months of the year are extra challenging to the entrepreneur, who not only has to run her business, but also shop, cook, entertain and track Santa with GPS. How do you enjoy the holidays without letting your business suffer?” It […]

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Tips to Better Blogging – Weekly Wrap Up

November 12, 2010 – 6:00 am

There are weeks when my writing flows incredibly well and fast, and others when I struggle to put my thoughts on paper. That can pose a challenge when you are committed to writing a lot for your business and for others. This week I sought out helpful tips to smooth out the writing process as […]

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Question of the Week – Nov 8, 2010

November 11, 2010 – 12:44 pm

This week’s question: The last two months of the year are extra challenging for the entrepreneur, who not only has to run her business, but also shop, cook, entertain and track Santa with GPS. How do you enjoy the holidays without letting your business suffer? Why should I join the discussion? Because this online forum […]

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Lionesses Are Taking the Lead in Business

November 11, 2010 – 11:00 am

Women have often been compared to lionesses.  Like the elegant cat, women are hunters and defenders within the “Pride” and understand that there is power in numbers.  Lionesses are responsible for bringing home the bacon (or a take-out Zebra dinner) and tending the den.  It’s a big job. Women, like lionesses, take on roles of […]

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