Attitude Adjustment 101: Nine Ways to Transform Your Career
September 28, 2010 by Contributor
Filed under Briefs, Career
Much of your success is determined by your attitude. Education is worthwhile but a good attitude is priceless. If you search for a college that has a concentration of study entitled Attitude, you will come up empty handed. Yet, the world would be a better place if we could all major in Attitude.
What I Know Now About Success Book Review
September 27, 2010 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Book Summaries, Briefs
People succeed, not because they never make mistakes, but because they have the courage to overcome adversities and challenges. Even the most accomplished and successful individuals have fears and insecurities. They have their missteps as well. Read the review of the book “What I Know Now About Success: Letters from Extraordinary Women to Their Younger Selves.”
Fiona King: Success with Washable Diapers
September 24, 2010 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Success Stories
Looking to start a business? Follow Fiona King’s path to finding the right business: think of a better alternative to an existing product that does not meet your needs. She started her successful business TotBots after she got frustrated with disposable diapers, and developed a better alternative that consumers loved.
Jenifer Gifford: Starting a Consignment Sales Business
September 23, 2010 by Lyve Alexis Pleshette
Filed under Success Stories
Jenifer Gifford attended several consignment sales and found herself instantly hooked! She loved the hunt for great deals and the fun and excitement of consignment sales. So much so that she started selling, volunteering and organizing these one week events offered twice a year. Learn about organizing consignment sales.
Over 40 and Laid Off? The 5 Most Important Steps You Must Take Now!
September 18, 2010 by Contributor
Filed under Briefs, Career
Laid off recently? If you are over 40 and you have been let go from your job, here are five important steps that you can take now to take control of your life.
10 Mistakes Job Seekers Make … and How to Avoid Them
September 16, 2010 by Contributor
Filed under Briefs, Career
Many people make significant job search mistakes and never even know about it. These blunders are easy to make…and can end up costing you thousands of dollars. Here are top 10 mistakes in searching for jobs, and how to avoid them.
Sally Chamley: Success in Securing Angel Investor Financing
September 16, 2010 by Lyve Alexis Pleshette
Filed under Success Stories
Getting financing to grow a small business is never easy. Small business owner, Sally Chamley, who runs an online luxury home interiors business, was able to secure £300,000 from an angel investor. Learn how she did it, and apply what worked for her in your quest for attracting investors for your business.
Common Mistakes Women Make in their Careers
September 15, 2010 by Lyve Alexis Pleshette
Filed under Book Summaries, Briefs, Career
If keep getting overlooked for promotions or your career is not where it should be, it may be because you are making some mistakes that hinders the growth of your career. Here are a few of the mistakes that you could be making.
Handle Your Own PR: Do-It-Yourself Service for Small Businesses
September 14, 2010 by Isabel Isidro
Filed under Startup Stories
PR can be so important for any start-up entrepreneur trying to grow their business, especially at the start even when a marketing budget isn’t much of an option. Learn about a new do-it-yourself public relations service intended to provide small business owners with the tools they need to run an effective PR campaign.
Lane Nemeth: Success in Direct Selling and Multi-Level Marketing
September 12, 2010 by Lyve Alexis Pleshette
Filed under Success Stories
Lane Nemeth is one of the most successful woman entrepreneurs today. She founded Discovery Toys in 1978, a direct sales business of educational and fun toys for children, growing it to more than $100 million in sales. Now, she heads Petlane, another direct sales business, this time focusing on the pet industry. Learn about her road to success.