All posts tagged "Featured"
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Double standards as woman shamed for being pregnant at 63
Yes, we’re seeing double standards rearing their ugly face again, as critics slam a woman who went through IVF to become pregnant at the age of 63 — and is now the oldest woman to...
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Skilled trades shortage means big opportunities for women
What do welding, HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance, and electrical work have in common? They’re all occupations that have high demand predicted for the next eight years, excellent earning potential, and represent opportunities for women...
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5 reasons you feel depressed and what to do about it
Speed bumps, potholes and roadblocks. The journey of life and business is often beset with hurdles and when we stumble we can start to feel a sense of loss, fear of the unknown — and...
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Refresh your Business: What is your emphasis?
What emphasis will you place on your role as a small business operator? Do you see yourself as a general manager, or are you more inclined to pursue a particular technical or functional specialty? Some...
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3 top tips for how to be persistent in business
The most interesting thing about a postage stamp is the persistence with which it sticks to its job. – Napoleon Hill Persistence is one of the must-have skills a business woman should possess in order...
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5 types of men in the office
According to a new study, male-dominated workplaces can cause dangerously high levels of anxiety in women. In the study, ‘token’ women — those working in a predominantly male environment — were observed to display less...
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5 core concerns for better negotiation
Negotiation is a key skill to succeed in any business. Preparation for a negotiation is critical to getting a good result, but we don’t always have as much time to prepare as we would like....
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Forget the Five-Year Plan: this is what you need for success
My role as a businesswoman wasn’t something I expected, but here I am: the Director of a company that my mother founded as a hobby when I was four. It certainly wasn’t something I’d planned...
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Why visual storytelling always wins social media marketing
Savvy marketers know there’s a very big difference between social media marketing and selling. Marketing has the primary job of raising awareness of the brand, encouraging likeability with the right audience and earning trust through...
