Network Like a Girl: 10 Ways to Successfully Navigate the World of Networking for Career and Business Women
“Networking is the #1 unwritten rule of success in business” - Sallie Krawcheck In the words of Sallie Krawcheck, networking is crucial to any career or business. However, as working women, it can be challenging to leverage this powerful career and business tool. One...
How to Ask for a Promotion (and actually get it)
Asking for a promotion is a normal part of your career path. Unless you’re looking to progress in your career, you’re setting yourself back. However, asking for a promotion, whether at review time or at a time you deem most opportune, can be tricky. I personally...
How to Re-Purpose your Workwear for the Holidays
The holidays rhyme with parties and social gatherings, which also require the wardrobe to go with. For many of us, this means having to think of what to wear to this party, that event and that other social gathering. Which may or may not end up in yet another trip to...
Sorry but not Sorry: How to stop caring about what people think
What will people think? This question has single-handedly stopped many a destiny, aborted many a dream and reduced the lives of most to an existence well below their potential. For the longest time, it was also the crutch I kept leaning on to remain in my comfort...
7 Smart Tips to prepare for Black Friday
As soon as Thanksgiving starts looming near, the first thought on many people’s minds can be summarized in two words: Black Friday! Also known as the ultimate shopping day for many a deal-addict out there! However, while there are many opportunities to save “beaucoup”...
Workwear: Tweed Jacket
Our Workwear feature presents various pieces of work-appropriate attire at different price ranges and sizes. Start your week off with with a class twee jacket in a powerful red! This Ann Taylor fringe tweed zip pocket jacket is perfect for the office, paired with your...
5 Reasons Why You Need a Business Plan
A business plan is what a foundation is to a home. This means that without an appropriate business plan, chances are your business won't make it. However, when we think of a business plan, many of us think of a daunting, lengthy process that may force us to figure...
How to Create a Simple Business Plan for your Business
Creating a business plan for your business can be daunting. For many business owners, especially new business owners, creating a comprehensive business plan can seem like a challenge. Which is exactly why so many entrepreneurs tend to skip this step. However, what...
Weekly News Roundup
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7 Things You Need to Start Your Business
Starting a business is a dream for many working women and men. The prospect of being your own boss and creating a legacy that outlasts us is indeed very attractive. It also means having more control over your hours, more flexibility and the possibility to create the...