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When was the last time you expressed gratitude and thanks to another business woman for showing you the way, for providing insight or inspiration? I just spent two-and-a-half days with over 100 inspiring women at a conference in Rio.... read more
I was contacted recently by an organisation that is doing some work for a corporate client. This client has a female employee who is searching for the “right” balance between motherhood, work and family. She is feeling guilty for... read more
My premise this month is that a company’s future success derives from providing value to customers that is not available from competitors – and that it must be developed with a market-orientation. To accomplish a competitive edge, most companies... read more
Recently we had some of the most interesting and frustrating feedback from a client I think I have ever seen (in my 10+ years recruiting): “I can’t make a decision because you have presented two great candidates – if... read more
A colleague recently commented that as great as I am at celebrating hitting milestones – or reaching goals – I always ask, “What’s next?” You see, I’m not willing to settle for the status quo – and nor should... read more
A colleague recently commented that as great as I am at celebrating hitting milestones – or reaching goals – I always ask, “What’s next?” You see, I’m not willing to settle for the status quo – and nor should... read more
Do you have time to fail? Twenty one percent of small business owners obviously do, claiming they don’t have time to write a business plan, yet one third of small businesses fail because they lack one, according to an... read more
Recently, I was asked to speak about the things I know now that I wish I knew back when I first started in business. This really got me thinking through everything I have done, what I have seen and the mistakes I’ve made.... read more
Recently, I was asked to speak about the things I know now that I wish I knew back when I first started in business. This really got me thinking through everything I have done, what I have seen and the mistakes I’ve made.... read more
In ‘Oh, The Places You’ll Go’, Dr. Seuss tells us with brains in our head and feet in our shoes, we can steer ourselves any direction we choose. And with that excitement and free will, comes the inevitable consequence... read more
The professional isolation experienced by solopreneurs and work-at-home business owners is well documented, as are solutions – such as regular networking with colleagues, becoming an active member of your professional association or Chamber of Commerce, attending conferences and seminars... read more
Does your feedback cycle give you clear priorities for marketing and development? I often see this aspect only partially completed and it negatively impacts the rest of the feedback cycle. Asking about overall satisfaction in some way is very... read more
