Boss Lady
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5 big risks for small business, and what to do about them
When it comes to business, small businesses seem to always be the underdog, having to always fight harder than normal to get anywhere. And even though all businesses are prone to risks and dangers, small businesses are perhaps more...
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3 key tips to make feedback work for you
One of the hardest lessons I’ve learnt on my personal and professional development journey is that feedback can only take you as far as you will let it. While it’s not always easy to hear and can often seem...
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Are you derailing your own productivity?
Everyone talks about productivity, but for women in the business world I am convinced there often never seems to be enough hours in the day to achieve it all. We are focused on getting ahead and achieving success, but...
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Why we should pay attention to women in business
Before there was Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer or Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg, there was Katherine Graham. In 1963, Graham took the helm of The Post Co. and became publisher of the Washington Post. For the next thirty years, she led the...
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Reach down and lift someone up
I am the first to warn that in the business world if you trust no-one, you are off to a good start. But this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be trusted. Business is often a cruel world and people will...
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19 bad signals you might be sending at work
Whether we know it or not, we all have bad habits and they all come across in different ways – sending bad signals out into the business world. And those bad signals can affect the future of your working...
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3 reasons money can’t buy happiness at work
When I was younger I left a secure and reasonable paying job so that I could take on a lower paying opportunity, in an industry I felt passionate about. My parents thought I was crazy, and so did the...
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Why a simple list could save your day
As a businesswoman, it’s easy to lose track of things as you get busier and more successful — and with that will come more pressure. That’s why prioritizing is crucial, and having a simple to-do list can be one...
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Top 10 things for a healthier desk
Business can be exhausting enough as it is. But could your desk set-up be making you even more tired – or worse, causing you permanent physical stress? Poor ergonomics can have a huge detrimental effect on your working day...
