by That Blogger Broad | Jun 14, 2010 | Marketing & PR, Small business
We’ve all been to them — those networking events where everybody stands up and introduces themselves. But how can you make sure more people remember you? The secret’s in a spot in their brains called “Broca’s Area.” A couple of...
by Simplicity Mastered | Feb 25, 2010 | Business Growth, business leaders, Leadership
Why is it so hard for business owners to ask for help? Is it because we don’t want to appear dependant, unknowledgeable, incapable, etc.? According to the SBA, an estimated 627,200 new employer firms began opera- tions in 2008, and 595,600 firms closed that year. This...
by Simplicity Mastered | Feb 17, 2010 | Business Growth, Business strategies, Entrepreneurship
Successful businesses are built on collaborations; functional collaborations. No business can survive without establishing and developing powerful relationships with like-minded business owners. Even the most marketable products and services need outside forces and...
by Simplicity Mastered | Jan 25, 2010 | Leadership
What is the real power behind women entrepreneurs? A study by the Center for Women’s Business Research shows that women now own 40 percent of private firms, women-owned businesses generate about $3 trillion in revenue and employ 16 percent of the workforce; making...