Boss Lady
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You call that an elevator pitch?
You’re at a business social event, and someone comes up to you with that welcome request: “Tell me about your company.” Do you stammer: “Er… um… well, we get a great view from the office window.” Or is your...
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Are you a blogger or a business person? Maybe not both
A few years ago, I started a blog on healthy eating. At the time, I thought if I produced good content consistently, people would magically find it. And that is the starting point for just about every business person...
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Unexpected ways your teeth affect your career success
It would be a wonderful world if the only things that impacted our success were our qualifications and performance. But that’s just not the case in the real world. Not only do office politics and ‘who you know’ matter,...
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5 rules for a kick-ass business
There’s good business, there’s great business – and then there’s kick-ass business. The business that gets out there and just keeping exceeding targets, building teams and connections, and making money (don’t forget money). The best-selling author of The Art...
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10 times playing dumb is smart
You’re an intelligent, savvy career woman. But are you smart enough to know when to play dumb? And by that, we don’t mean being stupid. There are times when not showing off everything you know can lead to you...
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Why goal setting doesn’t work
Goal setting doesn’t work! Yes, I said it! I know, it is very surprizing to hear it from me, someone who actually achieves her goals most of the time (and sometimes even surpasses them. So why would...
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Stop being voyeurs
Every once in a while, I watch talk shows. Not the informative or even entertainment shows that provide celebrity interviews and current events. I like those but there are times I want to look at the shows that bring...
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How women are shaping eCommerce
With the rapid development of mobile purchasing, eCommerce has blossomed into a multi-billion pound industry, and women have taken a significant lead. Unlike other industries, e-Commerce offers a flexibility and accessibility that never existed in traditional business. Armed with...
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5 barriers of the business woman: guilt
Being a woman trying to succeed in a man’s (business) world is hard. We face more barriers than men – and often have to try and overcome them by ourselves. Our barrier series is outlining the five most common...
