Women's Business Blog

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As I walked around Castle Island yesterday, I was in awe of the Kite Surfers skimming the 40 degree waves of the South Boston shoreline. Immediately I thought about how similar the rush of that sport is to starting a business as a first time woman entrepreneur. Let me explain:

Topics: women entrepreneurs, confidence, women small business owners, women in business, business

There is a business networking group in every town, city and state in America. Women in business and women entrepreneurs no longer feel left out of the business conversation as, in most cases, women outnumber men at most networking events. However, showing up at networking events doesn't guarantee women entre into the business conversations that matter. The old boys club is alive and well and women who are serious about their business must take the next step to really be included.

Topics: networking, women entrepreneurs, women small business owners, women in business, business

Topics: small business owner, woman business owner, women entrepreneurs, woman entrepreneur, women in business

Topics: women entrepreneurs, women in business, business, entrepreneur, CEO

Topics: woman in business, woman entrepreneur, indecisive, women in business, entrepreneurs

Extra Extra Read All About It a new study released by The Graduate Center, City University of New York, states, Dads earn way more money than men without kids! But, wait a minute what about women in business? The study reports Moms make less than Dads (surprise surprise), but also make more than childless women. Really? Hmmm...please explain..

Well, the truth is women who have children, perhaps by planning, earned much more than childless women during their years leading up to having children. Are you lost yet?

Topics: woman in business, bias, women in business, woman-owned business, sexual stereotypes

I say, "Gals, there is no crying in baseball and there are no cutting corners in business!" If you hear someone say that they gained revenues by cutting corners, (s)he isn't telling you the whole story." Cutting corners in business eventually catches up with you and can irrevocably damage a business. Women entrepreneurs too often learn the hard way, just like the boys, that cutting corners in business leads to disaster. Let me tell you why? The first reason a business owner considers cutting corners is to boost the bottom line. As a business coach, I've heard time and time again about why a strategy to cut something is the only way to increase revenues. When I counter with questions on why (s)he doesn't consider a new product, a new channel for distribution, more social media to encourage inbound marketing, or a more focused sales strategy, I am often rebuked with the fear of taking risk. The truth is the biggest risk any business owner can take is to cut corners believing it will expand revenues.

Topics: small business owner, women entrepreneurs, woman entrepreneur, women in business

Topics: small business owner, women entrepreneurs, woman entrepreneur, women in business

The most important lesson women in business can learn is how to stand out NOT stick out! There is a big difference, particularly for women, who in many circumstances and industries are still in the minority. Standing out means being able to attract attention for all the right reasons. Sticking out means distracting those who can help you get ahead.

Topics: woman in business, women entrepreneurs, woman entrepreneur, women in business, female employee, female manager, woman of substance