Blogs About "business"

Every entrepreneur knows how critical customer service is; but when you are wearing multiple hats trying to grow your business, it’s easy to view customer service as a nuisance.  It is just so time consuming – returning calls, following up, solving problems, soothing concerns, expediting orders.  But, oh, so important.  You would love to have someone to take it off your shoulders, but have hesitated for a number of...

Job interviews are already anxious situations. You have a lot on the line –you might feel financial urgency, your confidence could be down after a prolonged search, or maybe you’re employed and paranoid your current company will find out you’re looking. In the ideal world, the interviewer recognizes the heightened anxiety of the interview situation, puts you at ease, and knows the best questions to ask to showcase you in your...

85 Broads commenced its programme in Delhi yesterday with a discussion on starting and running an e-commerce business in India, led by the charming CEO of Crazeal.com, (Groupon India) Ankur Warikoo.

You may be surprised that we had chosen a man to kick-start our Delhi programme, as indeed were the educated professional women in our audience. Ankur is of course a fantastic speaker, with a sense of humour combined with...

Much has been written about how critical networking is to the job seeker. I don’t dispute that networking is helpful to identify jobs early, even before they are posted, and helpful to warrant a second look by the prospective employer, as I’ve seen many times firsthand as a recruiter. However, networking takes time, and sometimes you can’t wait for a warm introduction. Maybe you have to reach a fast-growing company NOW...

Ageism was a term coined in the late 1960's by a physician and Pulitzer Prize winning author, Robert Butler.  It was apparently coined to walk in stride with racism and sexism and the battles against each being fought during that era.  But the mantel was never picked up with the same fervor as the other "isms" - until now.

Our economy has turned our country upside down in so many...

I have recruited for over 15 years in diverse industries (media, financial services, management consulting, pharma/ biotech, education) at different levels (interns through senior executives) and in different roles (strategy and operations, creative and business, freelance and permanent). The searches would differ, of course – in terms of where I would look for candidates or how competitive the field would be. However, regardless of industry, level role, or how the search...

Just the mere mention of the French can incite exhilaration or exasperation to an American. It should inspire. From the French we inherit three principles that are seminal to our nation: Egalite

  Women comprise nearly half the U.S. workforce and start businesses at 1.5x the national average. However, females are underrepresented on corporate Boards and male founded companies receive 95% of venture capital funding. The University of North Carolina’s online business program, MBA@UNC, highlights these and other business-related gender inequities in its Infographic . One particular fact that caught my eye:...

EMMY AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST JOINS GLOBAL TEAM  
COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF MILLIONS WITH
   MODULAR HOUSING, CLEAN WATER & SOLAR POWER

For Immediate Release
April, 2012

Bozeman, Montana & Nairobi, Kenya -  Taking the lead in global social entrepreneurship Habihut, LLC announces the unveiling of its most technologically and environmentally sustainable structure to date. The installation and groundbreaking ceremony will take place...

In recent posts, I’ve been exploring the pursuit of the Dream Job – not just any job (or piece of business, if you’re an entrepreneur), but the ideal job for your interests, skills, and future plans. I’ve shared 7 ways to customize your search for your dream job and increase your chances of landing it. I’ve even pointed out you have multiple networking connections to your dream job...