NWBC Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of H.R. 5050 during National Women’s Small Business Month

By Dr. Terry Neese, Former NWBC Council Member The National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) celebrated the anniversary of the passage of H.R. 5050, the Women’s Business Ownership Act on October 25, 2018. The passage of this legislation, and its resulting impact on women business owners, would not have been possible without some incredible, tenacious women … Continue reading NWBC Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of H.R. 5050 during National Women’s Small Business Month

Getting Social Media Advertising Right

By: Wharton @ Work – Executive Education Marketing used to be simpler. You could reach your target audience with television or radio, magazines or newspapers, direct mail or telemarketing. Today, the number of channels has exploded — and what was “in” last week or last month may now be “out.” Keeping up with the options, … Continue reading Getting Social Media Advertising Right

We Interviewed 57 Female CEOs to Find Out How More Women Can Get to the Top

By: Jane Edison Stevenson and Evelyn Orr Only 6.4% of Fortune 500 companies are run by female CEOs, and while there is incremental progress — there are 32 female CEOs this year, the highest percentage ever, compared with only 21 last year — the rate of change can feel excruciatingly slow. But what if there were … Continue reading We Interviewed 57 Female CEOs to Find Out How More Women Can Get to the Top

How I Overcame Losing One of My Biggest Customers

By: Kara Goldin As an outsider in the beverage industry trying to find a way to reach more consumers, landing my product in Starbucks stores was a huge win. It also seemed like a natural fit, as Starbucks at the time was looking for healthier bottled drink options. The partnership was initially planned to start with … Continue reading How I Overcame Losing One of My Biggest Customers

NWBC Celebrates National Women in Small Business Month

By the National Women’s Business Council In celebration of National Women in Small Business Month, the NWBC recognizes their partner, the U.S. Census Bureau, in advocating for women-owned businesses. In 2012, the Survey of Business Owners (SBO) found that there were nearly 10 million women-owned business in the United States, that generated over $1.4 trillion in … Continue reading NWBC Celebrates National Women in Small Business Month

6 Globally Successful Female Entrepreneurs Who Started Out Late in Life

By: Peter Meinertzhagen In the modern world of global commerce, youth is often seen as the key to success in business — with the idea that younger generations can bring fresh ideas and impetus to the boardroom table. But, did you know that Vera Wang didn’t even sell a dress until she was 40? Or … Continue reading 6 Globally Successful Female Entrepreneurs Who Started Out Late in Life

Take a Break; Refuel Your Focus

By Mary Wallace Jaensch, Chief Design Officer, Last Big Gig “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes… including you.” – Anne Lamott, novelist When was the last time you unplugged from work? Really unplugged—no emails, phone calls, or texts? Perhaps the real question should be: Have you ever unplugged from … Continue reading Take a Break; Refuel Your Focus

California Moves to Mandate Female Board Directors

By Vanessa Fuhrmans and Alejandro Lazo, WSJ California legislators on Wednesday passed a bill that requires major companies based in the state to put female directors on their boards. If the bill is signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, publicly traded companies based in the state will need to have at least one woman on … Continue reading California Moves to Mandate Female Board Directors

Retirement Plans That Maximize Company Tax Savings What Is A “Combination Plan” And Is It Right For My Company?

By Sheree Tallerman, CEO PlanPerfect, Inc. Retirement plans fall into one of two categories: Defined Contribution Plans and Defined Benefit Pension Plans. Defined Contribution Plans, also known as retirement savings programs, cover a broad range of programs such as Profit Sharing and 401k Plans. These types of programs allow owners and employees to make contributions that are … Continue reading Retirement Plans That Maximize Company Tax Savings What Is A “Combination Plan” And Is It Right For My Company?

weWednesday: Your compassion connection can guide your contributions & career decisions

by Suzanne F. Stevens, Conscious-Contribution™ Cultivator, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), YouMeWe.ca In this week’s episode …consider how to make your contribution count: Who or what do you feel the most compassion toward? Why does it

Pivot Points And Male Allies: How Women Create Winning Career Plans

By: Key4Women Key4Women recently spoke with highly acclaimed leadership trainer and executive coach Julie Kratz on promoting gender equality in the workplace and helping women work through their “what’s next?” moments. After nearly two decades of managing teams and producing results in corporate America, she experienced her own career “pivot point.” She now concentrates on … Continue reading Pivot Points And Male Allies: How Women Create Winning Career Plans

6 Ways Women Entrepreneurs Can Leapfrog Past $1 Million In Revenue

By Geri Stengel, Forbes Contributor The number of $1 million, women-owned business grew by 42% between 2007 and 2018, according to the 2018 American Express State of Women-Owned Businesses*. That’s far faster than the growth of businesses in general — 12%. Still, only 1.6% of women entrepreneurs leap past the $1 million marker. “I see … Continue reading 6 Ways Women Entrepreneurs Can Leapfrog Past $1 Million In Revenue

weWednesday: Out with empathy, in with compassion – a skill that will enhance well-being

by Suzanne F. Stevens, Conscious-Contribution™ Cultivator, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), YouMeWe.ca In this episode…Consider how to make your contribution count: When is it appropriate to show empathy, sympathy, or compassion? How is the best way to

Do You Know Who Has Access To Your Data? (And Should You Care?)

By Leia Shilobod, WPO Member Free copies of the book are available to WPO members for shipping charges only. We have seen from the front lines of this cyber war the cunning threat actors, as well as well-meaning employees and vendors who don’t have any malicious intent but make big mistakes. Most businesses grossly underestimate … Continue reading Do You Know Who Has Access To Your Data? (And Should You Care?)

Pot luck: the paint recyclers who put leftover litres to good use

Rare is the DIY dilettante with the foresight to know they are never going to use the rest of that paint they stashed in the shed after doing up the

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