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Fashion Friends Make a Fresh Start :: Women on Business

Women on Business

More than that, we had confidence in the idea that we were truly going to be introducing a new kind of shopping experience to the fashion-forward customer. We did it because we knew we that we were ‘in the right,’ so to speak—that we had the skills, the knowledge, and the passion necessary for opening up an online retail business.

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IT Overinvesting – Is it Better to be Safe than Sorry?

Women on Business

An article written in 2003 regarding security and technology is not going to be relevant in 2011. That would almost be like writing a book on fashion, but repurposing tips and fads that were hot in the ’80s. It’s technology.

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Finally Get on TV with the Right Pitch :: Women on Business

Women on Business

If you are the owner of a women’s clothing line or the Editor in Chief of a woman’s fashion publication and you are interested in getting on The Early Show to discuss spring and summer fashion trends, tailor your pitch to meet the news of that specific audience – (educated, sophisticated, female oriented).

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Managing the “Great Expectations” of the Next Sales Generation

Women on Business

The death of the traditional salesman has been greatly exaggerated,” heralded a recent column in The Economist (October 22, 2011). Why does the media always have to dredge up the Willy Lomans of the world every time the sales function is covered? Guest post by Lynn Schleeter (learn more about Lynn at the end of this post).

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The Connected Mobility of the Millennial Generations

Coaching Tip

They are looking for something that makes even connectivity and connective collaboration seem old-fashioned, and they want that invisible magic. Earned media is "word-of-mouth and recommendations from friends and family.". They want radical authenticity , and when they discover something they like, they devour it. Census U.S.

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First Impressions Define Your Success.

Rich Gee Group

home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 First Impressions Define Your Success. Dress I’m not a fashion consultant — but I do know good choices of clothing and bad ones. Okay, I lied. Smile or Die!

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Six Social Media Trends for 2011

Harvard Business Review

It was a banner year for social media growth and adoption. In my outlook for last year , I cited that mobile would become a lifeline to those looking for their social media fixes, and indeed the use of social media through mobile devices increased in the triple digits. So what could we see happening in 2011?

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