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Thriving During an Economic Downturn :: Women on Business

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Several women I have spoken to recently told me their success stories, and what they have done to receive positive press even in difficult times. So not only is she expanding her business, but it is also encouraging to hear about companies who are hiring now. One woman I spoke with runs a staffing company.

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The Rewards of Mentoring :: Women on Business

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Stimmler , contributing Women on Business writer A few days ago I received an out-of-the-blue email from a former intern at my firm thanking me and my business partner “for being such fantastic mentors.&# It was great to hear from her and learn about what she’s now doing a decade later. Oh, and by the way.

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“No idea” Means I Have One :: Women on Business

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What it does mean is that in the same way your kid isn’t going to tell you the truth if he or she thinks it will land them in trouble, people aren’t going to tell you what’s going on if they think they, or the person they’re speaking about, are going to end up in hot water. If you can muster up a tone of genuine inquiry, that’s even better.

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Is a Corporate Board Seat in Your Future? :: Women on Business

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By Bonnie Marcus This past week I had the opportunity to not only attend the MA Conference for Women, but also to participate in a leadership panel about women and corporate board positions. The opportunity to contribute your time and energy to a cause that you are passionate about.

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Appreciating the UConn Streak :: Women on Business

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Stimmler , contributing Women on Business writer As some of you may know, the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team made history a couple of weeks ago by setting an NCAA record with their 89 game win streak. Some of the writers pointed out that these were two different sports and couldn’t be compared.

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The Season for Giving

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Stimmler , contributing Women on Business writer The holiday season is a time of giving to friends and family. By being careful about causes we support, women can also, in effect, make their opinions known about what matters. Because as is the case so often – it’s all about the power of the bottom line.

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Be an Advocate for Yourself :: Women on Business

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Usually sponsors have more senior positions than mentors, and it is their responsibility to advocate for an individual and pull them up the ranks to a top level position in the company. The study shows that men receive more sponsorship than women and this has a direct relationship to the number of men promoted to top positions.