Women's Business Blog

Women all over the world have more opportunity than ever before in history to blaze their own trail. For generations, females were considered the weaker sex and actually told they needed more rest than men. In a 1943 Guide To Hiring for Transportation Magazine the #8 tip on Getting More Efficiency Out of Women Employees stated: "Give every girl an adequate number of rest periods during the day. You have to make some allowances for feminine psychology." The consensus then was that only men suffered burn-out. But what about NOW in 2013?

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

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

It may be 2013, but women continue to face challenges of perception whether at work or at home.

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

Fact or fiction? You must be a superwoman to be a woman entrepreneur! The job description requires the following:* Ability to leap tall buildings at a single bound

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

Topics: small business owner, woman entrepreneur, women in business, women's business

NEWS FLASH! - 50 is the new 30! 60 is the new 40! Women in business take notice it is never too late to be your own boss and buy or start your own business. The fact is older women have the experience, the drive, and independence and, often the money to open their own shop.

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

Nothing is better than to be WOWed by a great speaker. You know when you hear one and you spend the next week telling everyone about her. So, have you ever sat in an audience and while listening to a mind-blowing speech thought I want to do that too?

Topics: women entrepreneurs, women in business, entrepreneur

Mentoring is the process of advising or training someone. It has become a key ingredient at many corporations around the world to guarantee that a talented employee will advance through the ranks. These programs tend to be very well organized and structured so that the company or organization will be able to measure the results.

Topics: women entrepreneurs, women in business, small business

Topics: women entrepreneurs, women in business, entrepreneurs

Why is the media so intent on making sure that women spend our time arguing over whether women entrepreneurs or corporate women have a more difficult climb to success? Why is it that every woman in business and out of business feels compelled to comment on what Sheryl Sandberg, Marissa Meyer and others have to say about working women?

Topics: women entrepreneurs, women in business, women