Coworking Spaces Help Entrepreneurs Connect, Reduce Isolation
If you are like many other women entrepreneurs starting your own business, you are probably working from home. But for those who are use to working in a traditional business setting with lots of co-workers this transition can be isolating. If you miss your co-workers to brainstorm with, the personal connections, and water cooler conversations, my suggestion is to try relocating your office to a coworking space. Coworking is where independent professional elect to work [...]
Sharing Your Secrets. Good or Bad?
Whenever women business owners get together they like to talk about their families and their business. Unlike their male counterparts, women business owners, counterparts seek out the opinions and input of others. We know this from research conducted by the National Foundation for Women Business Owners (NFWBO). I believe that women benefit from this behavior. Of course, there are boundaries you’ll need to adhere to, but that shouldn’t stop you from gaining the wisdom and [...]
Building a Culture that Empowers
When starting and building a business, one of the most important components is your competitive advantage. And with that unique competitive advantage, you are able to build a great culture. You culture should be a reflection of your combined personal and business brands. To start building your culture, envision your workplace. What spells success for your company? Is it an open floor plan or cubicles? What colors are the walls? How is the space lit? [...]
Every experience enriches you – cherish every moment!
You were born to succeed. You need to believe that. It’s true. It’s also true that if the life you’re living or the path you’re following starts to get you off track, you’ll be given guidance in order to get back on the path. The guidance may be subtle – or it could be a big and painful lesson. But either way, you’re learning. It’s so hard to realize this as you’re living your life, [...]
Empowering Cultures Attract Positive People
Businesses often go through growing pains. Sometimes good; sometimes bad. And right now, many companies are facing the pressures of having to downsize. However, there are some companies that are prospering and need to hire more employees. To ensure that you hire the best and most well-fitting employees, my advice is to create a great culture; one that is inviting and represents your company’s outlook. Potential employees will use your culture as a guide for [...]
It’s never too late to tell you about trends, is it?
Ok, here's a funny story. My friend Stefan Swanepoel is THE real estate trends guy. He publishes a well-researched, well-read Trends Report each year and the industry folks who are smart, read it. I realize it's April, and first quarter is over, BUT I am finally reading the report! In my defense, for some unknown reason, it took two months to arrive from California to my mailbox in Ohio. (Yes, even reports don't want to [...]
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