Do you think women need different characteristics or behavior than men to succeed as business owners? As a woman in the business world for 50 years, I … Read more about What Makes a Great Woman Entrepreneur?
Work-Life Balance for Women Entrepreneurs
During Women’s History Month, there are many topics that relate to women business owners. One of the big challenges for many women owners is achieving … Read more about Work-Life Balance for Women Entrepreneurs
Best Books to Read about Women in Business
If you’re a big reader, you likely find inspiration in the biographies of famous people. If you’re not a big reader, you might want to sample a book … Read more about Best Books to Read about Women in Business
Unique Opportunities for Women Business Owners
According to the World Economic Forum, 49% of all businesses being started in the U.S. today are by women. And women already own 42% of all U.S. … Read more about Unique Opportunities for Women Business Owners
Employment Tax Rules for Women in the Workplace
According to The State of Women in the Labor Market in 2023, three quarters of women ages 25 to 54 are employed; with 84% of them working full time. … Read more about Employment Tax Rules for Women in the Workplace
The State of Women-Owned Businesses 2023
March is Women’s History Month and a good time to reflect on how women are doing in business. Women now account for more than 10% of the CEOs of … Read more about The State of Women-Owned Businesses 2023
5 Reasons to Move Your Business to the Cloud in 2023
Many organizations have begun to recognize the long-term value of cloud computing, including increased security and cost savings. It’s a move that’s … Read more about 5 Reasons to Move Your Business to the Cloud in 2023
Unconventional Women Entrepreneurs I Admire
It’s Women’s History Month so I’d be remiss if I failed to applaud the contributions of women to business. When we think of women entrepreneurs, it’s … Read more about Unconventional Women Entrepreneurs I Admire
Growing Your Staff: What It Means for Legal Obligations
If you need to hire additional employees, it means your business is good. You’re probably well aware of the additional costs for each new … Read more about Growing Your Staff: What It Means for Legal Obligations
Groupthink in Business: What Is It? Why Is It Bad? How to Avoid It
Groupthink is a phenomenon in which a group of people make poor decisions because they are too anxious to disagree with what the majority of the group … Read more about Groupthink in Business: What Is It? Why Is It Bad? How to Avoid It
Strategies for Increased Learning for Owners and Staff
The quotation taped to my monitor from Benjamin Franklin reads: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” What is learning? The dictionary … Read more about Strategies for Increased Learning for Owners and Staff
PEST Analysis and What It Means to Your Business
What is PEST analysis? It’s not an examination of whether there are ants or rodents on your premises. PEST stands for Political, Economic, … Read more about PEST Analysis and What It Means to Your Business
Seasonality for Your Business: What Winter Means
Many businesses are year-round while others fluctuate at various times of the year. In my town in Florida, late November through mid-April is referred … Read more about Seasonality for Your Business: What Winter Means
Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2023
This year’s book, J.K. Lasser’s 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks, reflects the tax rules as they stood on December 1, 2022. But tax law is not static … Read more about Supplement to J. K. Lasser’s 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2023
Valentine’s Day in the Workplace: Do’s and Don’ts
Each year, February 14 presents a challenge for business owners. How much celebrating should be encouraged or barred? What dating policies are in … Read more about Valentine’s Day in the Workplace: Do’s and Don’ts
