Women on Business

DECEMBER 20, 2012

president of Simon Associates Management Consultants. They’re starting totally virtual companies, using the cloud for solutions and developing innovative ways to manage staff, time, family and work. Her husband left his real estate firm to run her office and manage the company. Guest Post By: Andrea Simon, PhD.,

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Women on Business

JUNE 8, 2012

Recruiting managers and recruiting agencies have to talk. They diagnose situations but putting your hiring manager in their corner and debriefing each other on why candidates weren’t successful helps them understand what a successful looks like. As we grow, we start to pass the buck a little bit when it comes to finding staff.

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Women on Business

MARCH 8, 2011

Guest post by LaMae Allen deJongh, managing director for US Human Capital and Diversity for Accenture (learn more about LaMae at the end of this post). LaMae Allen deJongh, Managing Director for US Human Capital and Diversity for Accenture. Experience tells us that when employees are unhappy they look for new jobs. About the Author.

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Women on Business

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

Now when I say awareness, I don’t be mean micro-managing your staff or applying dual layers of approval. If you answer these questions before you write something off as an error, you can create something truly innovative. I mean awareness of the atmosphere you create in your company. Is an error catastrophic?

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

Guest Post By Meghan Hall, Business Management Blogger (Learn more about Meghan at the end of this post). The movers, shakers, and innovators still continue to be men, while the managers and business professionals are more likely to have women in leading roles. It is important to avoid cries of “Sexism!”

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Women on Business

MARCH 18, 2011

The memo begs the question, can honesty propel innovation? More often than not, innovation springs from neccessity. He referenced when the first Iphone arrived, how Android has come on the scene, market share gains and how Nokia hasn’t been able to keep up with the innovation. Read the full memo here, here.)

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 2, 2012

I had a background in marketing and brand management, and working with concepts and ideas was my passion. Furthermore, I knew that if I wanted to have a successful business in the long run, I needed someone else on my team: someone who had skills and passions that complemented mine. And who knows?

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

We all know that to be successful in today’s global market we need a web presence and I have uncovered the best kept secret in web design. Introducing ….

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Women on Business

MARCH 30, 2011

The fact is that businesses will not assume the risks necessary for innovation and development if they’re not ok with the idea of failing on some level. But I know the key now is to manage for failures. I know those that are so afraid of failing that they will do anything to avoid it. Painful lessons I certainly don’t want to repeat.

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Women on Business

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Whether solutions to better communicate or how to best manage employees, here are 5 Proven Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth: Expand thru Alliance Partnership. In conclusion, due to challenging times, it is important to learn to think outside of the box for innovative ways to grow your business. Go Green Business.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

You create an environment for innovative solutions, employee growth and increased morale. As managers we set goals and applaud when goals are exceeded, but what do you do when they aren’t achieved?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

Boston , MA Innovative entrepreneurs will find fertile ground for their ideas in Boston. New York , NY With the financial sector reeling, New York is counting on technological innovation to save the day. The following cities are leading the economic revival in their recovery sectors: Washington , D.C

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Women on Business

JANUARY 30, 2012

Add in the number of female CEOs at small and mid-sized companies, female upper level managers, and female entrepreneurs, and you can see that we’re actually talking about a large number. Now it’s important to note that so far we’ve just been talking about CEO spots at major corporations. Obviously, it’s not that men can’t be system-thinkers.

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Women on Business

MAY 24, 2012

They tested leadership skills from development to problem solving to innovation etc. Instead of saying “I want to be in a management position” say “I want to be Chief Operating Officer or the VP of Sales” Decide why you want to win and what the accomplishment would mean to you. Make your goal specific.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

” Given these innovations, mobile transactions are one of the fastest expanding segments of the payment processing sector. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida, she became determined to eliminate her student loan debt, thus becoming very knowledgeable about money management.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Several consultancy firms are beginning to seriously consider this activity for its innovative approach to effective team-building – especially in this age of YouTube marketing and social media. If there’s only one team, then management can work together with the team to create the best portfolio for the charity.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 28, 2012

So how do we balance that talent so we don’t lose our best chance at creating an innovative solution or approach? There is a fine line between being a person who requires little oversight and being a rogue employee who thinks they know everything. Losen the reigns.

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Women on Business

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

What strategic partnerships should be born out of is the possibility of creating an innovative new product, the possibility of breaking into an undiscovered market or the possibility of introducing the next big thing. Our language is partnerships or strategic alliances and these relationships should be born out of opportunity.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 14, 2010

While the Megales managed to find a family member to illustrate the book, they realized that promoting it would be the key to success. What are some innovative ways you can target and reach your potential advocates? Book sales have contributed more than $600,000 to these charities. I think about it every day.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

benefit from this atmosphere is the ability to create a culture of learning and innovation within your organization. The idea behind this is to create an environment where your employees match every challenge with at least one potential solution. Technology in moderation.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 21, 2011

According to today’s press release from Veuve Clicquot, the award recognizes successful British businesswomen with judges focusing on the following qualities: Achievement Motivational ability Innovation Creativity Business acumen Entrepreneurship Dynamism Charisma A profound concern for the sustainable growth of her business and development of (..)

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Women on Business

MARCH 4, 2011

Further, an outsider is more likely to think outside of the box when it comes to new and innovative ways to market your business. Outsourcing copy is a time management strategy that business leaders are now realizing. For example, a health food company may hire out to produce advertising copy and direct marketing pieces.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 8, 2010

If they are feeling your brand understands them and their needs, is innovative, is a good value, and cares about them, they are now ready to jump in and interact with you. As for your brand, how are your customers feeling about your brand now that your prospective customers have some knowledge about you from steps one and two? Are you ready??

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

that focuses on customers and innovation. Having a reactive board is not good enough for a company as recognizable as HP. The HP Board of Directors has to be focused on prevention and good business practices to build a long term strategy. HP Has Decreasing Product Quality.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

In this TED video , Sinek explains what he believes to be the reason for Apple’s constant innovations and their repeated successes. I do believe the “why” is critically important in business, and if you watch Sinek’s short lecture on TED video , you may see a different perspective on its importance too.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

Tanya energizes leaders to help them light the spark in their teams that results in: the proliferation of ideas and innovation,shorter cycle times, more collaborative environments, and high customer and employee loyalty. About Tanya Maslach Tanya leads the coaching and creative efforts of Elevati, Inc.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 16, 2012

I had the opportunity to interview Patty Huber, Manager of Groupon Grassroots about how Groupon is redefining how people connect with charities and social causes in their community. Companies like Groupon have the ability to use their business model to make a positive impact on our communities, something Groupon is passionate about.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

For example, as a designer/writer, my skills are not well applied to bookkeeping or financial management. Connect as many strengths and resources as possible, for innovation lives in fresh combinations. Exhaust resources that don’t cost first and at least come up to “Dummy&# level on each initiative that you manage.

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Women on Business

JULY 6, 2012

There are things in life that are inevitable, love, death, taxes and the failure of a business. Knowing that doesn’t make the pain any easier to deal with so if you are facing the decision of when to quit and when to hang on, I have four pearls of wisdom (ahem, at least in my mind) for you to consider. Did you give it your best shot?

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