Keep this, not that: making over your business pitch
Cramming all of your proudest accomplishments, market-changing goals, and brilliant advancements into a minute-long pitch can be a daunting task for an entrepreneur on the go. After all, owning a…
The Land of Opportunity for Women Entrepreneurs
More women than ever before are starting businesses in the United States, despite a less than stellar climate for them to do it. The country is still lacking many of…
If only I had a million dollars. Why money isn’t always the solution.
My father is always leaving behind crumbs of wisdom for me, and I never know what he’s referring to until I hit a roadblock or stumble into a challenge in…
How to Make Your Imposter Syndrome Work for You
Every time I’m about to publish something, I hear this voice: “Are you sure you want to say that?” “Who gives you permission to say that?” I have written eleven…
Celebrating Business Women: A Party 20 Years in the Making
In case you need a reason: You’re dying to pull that stunning gown out of the closet. Or an excuse to go shopping. You’re excited to support a good…
How Do You Spell CRM Evolution? With Four Cs
Walkmen were all the rage, cell phones were the size of eggplants, and Whitney Houston’s I Wanna Dance With Somebody was the No. 1 hit. The year was 1987, a…
Six Strategies for Creating a Profitable Private Label Business
When it comes to eCommerce, most of us already know two things: online retail is a burgeoning business, and Amazon has a leg-up on the rest of the market. According…
The One Skill Women Must Master: Public Speaking
Public speaking is one of the most important skills for career success. A recent report by the National Association of Colleges and Universities reveals that communication skills – including public…
5 Ways Your Business Can Do Good
The beauty of launching your own business is that you can do anything you like. If you’ve always wanted to make beautiful drawer liners, now’s your chance! There is a…
Do You Have the Ultimate Competitive Edge?
What do you want to accomplish in business? Most will stop at earning a living. Many will be happy with a simple, stable career. And while we can all be…
Innovation in Recruiting: How One Man is Changing the Game
Finally, someone said it: “The whole concept that someone is just a resume is what’s been bothering me for 20 years.” Jeff Nussbaum, a seasoned recruiter who began his career in…
What should you invest in? The Million Dollar Question.
When you first start a business, it’s tough to know where to put your money. This is when you get taken for a ride the most. Your ignorance is some…
Keeping Lola Melani’s Creative Flame Alive
Close your eyes for a moment. Imagine you’re in a tiny living room of an apartment in Brooklyn, having made the long and arduous trip from Manhattan. The smells of the…