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- Software Reviews - Best and Worst Free Digital Image Software Applic…Created: 2009-11-07 @ 09:19:53 EST Updated: 2009-11-07 @ 09:30:49 EST
reviews of free digital imaging software aviary pixlr photoshop express sumo paint picnik flikr… - Free Photo and Image Editors - Review of Sumo Paint…Created: 2009-11-07 @ 09:12:31 EST
If you cannot afford PhotoShop (or find it overwhelming) or some other high-end purchased application like Adobe Creative Suites, I strongly recommend you consider trying Sumo Paint. It is powerfu… - Free Photo and Image Editors - Review of Pixlr…Created: 2009-11-07 @ 09:09:58 EST
Pixlr is a free, online photo editing tool. Fast, simple and enough features to make this a great find for low- to moderate-level photo editing… - Review of Free Digital Editors - Review of Adobe Photoshop Express…Created: 2009-10-25 @ 15:10:23 EDT Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 15:22:24 EDT
My experience with Adobe products is that their features are better than their explanations on how to use them. With Adobe's Photoshop Express, the reverse is true: their explanations are better th… - Free Photo and Image Editors - Review of Aviary…Created: 2009-10-25 @ 10:17:37 EDT Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 11:25:50 EDT
Aviary's mission statement is to "Make the world's creation accessible." Aviary is a free, online digital editing software application to manipulate photos and images, or create your own … - How to Calculate The Real Costs of Upgrading to Windows 7…Created: 2009-10-24 @ 01:02:18 EDT Updated: 2009-10-24 @ 01:54:51 EDT
This article is not intended to promote Windows 7 or dissuade you from upgrading - or even about the pros and cons of upgrading. This article has been written to help you understand the hidden fin… - Free Photo and Image Editors - Review of Picnik…Created: 2009-10-23 @ 13:54:39 EDT Updated: 2009-10-23 @ 14:21:36 EDT
Picnik.com is a free, online image editing tool. The free features are primitive and lacking overall, but it is easy use and has a couple of useful tools (i.e., image enlarge and straightening.)… - Twitter Tips - Twitter Interface User TipsCreated: 2009-10-21 @ 13:28:24 EDT Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 18:18:17 EDT
In part 3 of my interview with social media expert, entrepreneur and author, Manny Hernandez, her offers advice on using different Twitter interfaces to master Twitter… - Twitter Etiquette - Beginning Twitter Tips and Etiquette…Created: 2009-10-21 @ 12:28:49 EDT Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 13:55:41 EDT
In part 2 of my interview with social entrepreneur and author, Manny Hernandez, you will find great advice for Twitter beginners on setting up and using Twitter as well as tips about Twitter etique… - Twitter Tips and Best Practices From Manny Hernandez…Created: 2009-10-21 @ 12:14:52 EDT Updated: 2009-10-21 @ 13:53:48 EDT
Social entrepreneur and author, Manny Hernandez, offers great Twitter tips and best practices. Interview part 1 discusses how to follow people on Twitter to build your business network and promote … - About National Business Women's WeekCreated: 2009-10-19 @ 16:37:25 EDT
According to Cheryl Grazier, executive director of the Missouri Business Women's Council (2002), the purpose of National Business Women's Week is "to recognize women who have been the cornerst… - Twitter Statistics - How Many People Use Twitter…Created: 2009-10-19 @ 08:41:39 EDT Updated: 2009-10-19 @ 09:10:02 EDT
How many people use Twitter? Twitter statistics including total number of Twitter users, drop-out rate, and growth rate… - WIB Answers: Should I Use Twitter for My Business?…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 12:45:22 EDT Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 12:59:55 EDT
N. Ward, a small business owner in Chantilly, Virginia sent me this question: "I am thinking about using Twitter for my business but I am afraid most people thing Twitter is "silly" … - Twitter Tips - 4 Tips Before You Use Twitter For Your Business…Created: 2009-10-18 @ 11:21:16 EDT Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 13:27:17 EDT
Twitter may be near featureless but what it lacks in polish, it makes up for in practical use due to its startling popularity. But Twittering the wrong information can hurt your business. Here are … - Tips on How to Create a Winning Business Newsletter…Created: 2009-10-13 @ 15:20:10 EDT Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 16:08:30 EDT
A newsletter is a great way to build your contacts, stay in touch with your customers, and to let the world know about your business. Here are tips on how to create a quality newsletter to attract … - State Sales Tax Holidays - List of States and Dates for Back-to-Scho…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 15:36:19 EDT
Many states now offer an annual sales tax holiday. On these days (which vary by state) shoppers can purchase certain items and not pay any state sales tax. This is a list of participating states l… - NC Sales Tax - State Sales Tax Holidays in North Carolina…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 15:32:28 EDT
NC - State sales tax holidays in the state of North Carolina. List of days where you do not have to pay sales tax on certain purchases including back-to-school items, personal items, computers, an… - NY Sales Tax - State Sales Tax Holidays in New York…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 15:32:13 EDT
Effective April 1, 2006, New York enacted a year-round exemption from the 4% New York State sales and use taxes for clothing, footwear, and items used to make or repair exempt clothing, costing les… - Women to Watch: Jessica Arrendol, VP Sales & Marketing, Athyr Beauty…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 15:31:57 EDT
Jessica is the youngest of the Athyr Beauty™ Team. With two great, business savvy aunts, Jessica has learned and experienced entrepreneurship in a way that most 26 year olds can only drea… - Women To Watch: Rosa Tempesta-Arrendol, Co-Owner & VP of Athyr Beaut…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 15:31:37 EDT
Rosa is a co-owner and Vice President of Research and Development of Athyr Beauty™. She is age 46, married, and a proud mother of four. Ignoring the advice of her parents not to waste mon… - Interview With Mina Fies, Founder and CEO, Synergy Design & Construc…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 15:31:03 EDT
August 2009 interview with Mina Fies, Founder and CEO, Synergy Design & Construction. Mina shares how she works with her spouse… - Interview With Sarah Lindholm – A 2009 Women in Business to Wa…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 15:30:48 EDT
August 2009 interview update with Sarah Lindholm, Founder of Cooper Martin… - Business Interruption Insurance - What is Business Interruption Insu…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 15:30:27 EDT
Business-interruption insurance is coverage to protect a company's earnings and potential earnings when it cannot not operate normally because of “interruptions” caused by certa… - Business-Interruption Insurance for Rolling Blackouts and Power Outa…Created: 2009-10-11 @ 15:29:50 EDT
Most businesses cannot operate without power. But manufacturers, technology services providers, restaurants, salons, etc. can lose substantial income for as long as they are without power… - Internet Scams - Consumer Alerts - Scams Targeting eBay, CraigsList …Created: 2009-10-11 @ 15:28:35 EDT
If you use online auctions or services to sell items (i.e., CraigsList and AutoTrader) be advised that some of your customers could be a con artists. Thanks to new scam tactics it is no longer just… - 5 Best News Aggregators and News SourcesCreated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:15:10 EDT
Why is staying up-to-date on news and business information so important? To be competitive and keep your own business perspective fresh you need to know what is going on in the business world and … - Interview with Michelle Cantrell Founder of VenusVision…Created: 2009-10-10 @ 23:28:13 EDT Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 22:01:30 EDT
VenusVision provides inspiration and information to women without the negative messages found in traditional women's media which thrives on women's insecurities to promote unattainable ideals in or… - Software Review - Laughing Bird Software, The Flash Ad Creator…Created: 2009-10-10 @ 11:34:38 EDT
This software allows users to create flash ads in a flash with simple and easy editing; the software does the rest for you. Sounds too good to be true. Is it? Does The Flash Ad Creator deliver prof… - Service Reviews - Review of Prova.fm Ad Contest Service…Created: 2009-10-10 @ 11:15:36 EDT Updated: 2009-10-10 @ 13:28:25 EDT
A Honolulu, HI entrepreneur, David Gash, came up with the concept for Prova to help small and large businesses launch their own "ad contests" to collect entries from graphics designers. P… - YouTube for Nonprofits - Free YouTube Services to Get More Donations…Created: 2009-10-03 @ 14:41:16 EDT Updated: 2009-10-03 @ 14:48:44 EDT
It takes aggressive marketing to get donors to find you, understand and support your mission, and most important - to get them to make donations. YouTube offers a great service for United States ba… - Google Tools - Best Free Google Tools to Build Your Online Business…Created: 2009-10-03 @ 14:02:03 EDT Updated: 2009-10-03 @ 14:16:32 EDT
Google offers a variety of free tools to help your build your online business. Create social networks, site maps, track site statistics, and more. Best part - these are all free tools that can be … - Twitter Definition - What is a Hashtag or Hash TagCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 11:09:21 EDT Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 12:08:25 EDT
Which is correct, hashtag or hash tag? What is a hashtag and how do you use one?… - Twitter Definition - What is a Twitter TweetCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 10:22:28 EDT Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 11:35:00 EDT
Twitter is a microblogging service that allows users to send very short messages to other people. These messages are called Tweets… - Twitter Definition - What is TwitterCreated: 2009-09-23 @ 10:16:19 EDT Updated: 2009-09-23 @ 11:37:21 EDT
Twitter is a microblogging tool originally marketed as a means to let people share what they are doing in real life, in real time. Twitter is now widely used by businesses to stay in touch with the… - Free Services and Resources for Business Women…Created: 2009-09-16 @ 23:46:14 EDT Updated: 2009-09-16 @ 23:57:00 EDT
Here are lists of some of the best free services and resources for women entrepreneurs… - Service Review - ArtisteerCreated: 2009-09-12 @ 13:24:57 EDT Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 23:37:38 EDT
Review of Artisteer template generator. This inexpensive software can be used to create high-end templates for blogs, websites, and web development sites including WordPress, Joomla, and more… - Business Disaster Plans - How to Prepare a Disaster Plan for Your Bu…Created: 2009-09-10 @ 12:28:46 EDT Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 13:08:18 EDT
You cannot haul all your supplies, furniture, inventory, and merchandise out the door on a moment’s notice. And how will you handle critical data lost in a disaster? Are you prepared fo… - Business Lectures - Free Online Business Lectures for Women Entrepre…Created: 2009-09-03 @ 20:38:23 EDT Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 21:25:47 EDT
Even if you cannot afford the cost or time to continue a formal education or attend live seminars, there is no excuse for not taking advantage of free online lectures. Here are three great resourc… - Family Business - Tips For Working With Family…Created: 2009-08-23 @ 11:00:54 EDT Updated: 2009-08-23 @ 11:00:54 EDT
Here are five great tips from three women family members who run Athyr Beauty, a successful family-owned business, together… - WIB Answers: What is market research and how do I conduct it for my…Created: 2009-08-17 @ 19:40:15 EDT Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 19:47:27 EDT
Featured, successful woman entrepreneur, Rosa Tempesta-Arrendol, Vice President, Research and Development for Athyr Beauty, shares her business advice on the importance of market research… - Social Networking - Social Media Networking Tips for Business Women …Created: 2009-08-17 @ 17:52:00 EDT
WIB asks readers: If you are in business today, it’s almost a given that you will incorporate social media into your marketing mix. How do you maintain focus? Do you use just one or two … - Business Women to Watch - Veronica Arrendol, Co-Founder and CEO, Ath…Created: 2009-08-17 @ 11:45:05 EDT Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 14:12:08 EDT
Veronica Arrendol, Co-Founder and CEO or Athyr Beauty, was born in the city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Her parents immigrated to the United States when she was 7 years old. She gr… - Send Veronica Your Tips on How to Work With Family Without Going Cra…Created: 2009-08-17 @ 11:21:27 EDT
How do you keep the peace and preserve family relationships in a family-owned business? Veronica Arrendol, CEO of Athyr Beauty shares advices and asks for tips and advice from other business women … - Profiles of Women Owned Businesses to Watch - Athyr Beauty…Created: 2009-08-17 @ 01:02:02 EDT Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 14:45:13 EDT
Athyr Beauty is a woman-owned family business founded and run by a team of three women who have never owned a business before: Veronica Arrendol, Rosa Tempesta-Arrendol, and Jessica Arrendol… - Karen Lynn - Interview With Karen Lynn Disability Rights Advocate…Created: 2009-08-16 @ 21:16:13 EDT Updated: 2009-08-16 @ 22:16:51 EDT
Karen Lynn has overcome her life-long own challenges with Cerebral Palsy and dyslexia. Lynn's services include motivational public speaking on hope, encouragement, overcoming challenges, and buildi… - NM Sales Tax - State Sales Tax Holidays in New Mexico…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 19:49:37 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 19:49:36 EDT
NM - State sales tax holidays in the state of New Mexico. List of days where you do not have to pay sales tax on certain purchases including back-to-school items, certain personal items, and compu… - LA Sales Tax - State Sales Tax Holidays in Louisiana…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 12:36:56 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 12:40:24 EDT
Louisiana - State sales tax holidays in the state of Louisiana (LA). List of days where you do not have to pay sales tax on certain purchases. Also included items that are not exempted… - IA - Sales Tax - State Sales Tax Holidays in Iowa…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 11:35:03 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 11:40:50 EDT
IA- State sales tax holidays in the state of Iowa. List of days where you do not have to pay sales tax on certain purchases of clothing and footware… - GA Sales Tax - State Sales Tax Holidays in Georgia…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 10:46:03 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 10:50:24 EDT
GA - State sales tax holidays in the state of Georgia. List of days where you do not have to pay sales tax on certain purchases including back-to-school items, personal items, and computers. In Oc… - CT Sales Tax - State Sales Tax Holidays in Connecticut…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 10:24:40 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 10:28:51 EDT
CT - State sales tax holidays in the state of Connecticut. List of days where you do not have to pay sales tax on certain clothing and shoe purchases… - AL Sales Tax - State Sales Tax Holidays in Alabama…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 09:56:34 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 10:00:54 EDT
AL - State sales tax holidays in the state of Alabama. List of days where you do not have to pay sales tax on certain purchases including back-to-school items, certain personal items, and computer… - MO State Sales Tax - State Sales Tax Holidays in Missouri…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 01:49:23 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 02:02:37 EDT
State sales tax holidays in the state of Missouri. List of days where you do not have to pay sales tax on certain purchases… - TX Sales Taxes - State Sales Tax Holidays in Texas (TX)…Created: 2009-08-06 @ 01:36:34 EDT Updated: 2009-08-06 @ 10:47:22 EDT
State sales tax holidays in the state of Texas. List of days where you do not have to pay sales tax on certain purchases… - Women to Watch: Mina Fies, CEO and Founder, Synergy Design & Constr…Created: 2009-08-04 @ 14:45:29 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 15:15:39 EDT
From humble beginnings and a life filled with adversity and disadvantage, a powerful new female CEO emerges. Read the personal profile of Mina Fies, a woman in business shaking up the design and c… - Women-Owned Businesses to Watch - Synergy Design & Construction…Created: 2009-08-04 @ 14:14:49 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 14:58:52 EDT
Read about how female entrepreneur Mina Fies' design and construction management business, Synergy Design & Construction, is booming during the recession in a male-dominated industry… - WIB Answers: I want to work from home on SEO projects - do you have…Created: 2009-08-03 @ 14:58:30 EDT Updated: 2009-08-03 @ 15:02:34 EDT
A WIB forum poster asks: "I am looking for a new work from home job that is not a gimmick. I want to stay home with the kids. I do some freelance web design, but not enough to make a go of it… - Website Ideas - 3 Things to Do Before You Redesign Your Website…Created: 2009-08-03 @ 13:14:49 EDT Updated: 2009-08-03 @ 14:08:04 EDT
Your website is the face of your business. The message you convey to your clients and customers is not just what you have to say about your business (your website content) but how it is said (the … - Free Website Templates - Customize a Free Website Template to Save T…Created: 2009-07-29 @ 17:00:52 EDT Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 17:09:51 EDT
Before you pay thousands of dollars for a custom designed website, consider using a free template. Free templates are also a great way to learn new skills, and test drive different applications bef… - Free Website Templates Memberships - What You Need to Know Before Yo…Created: 2009-07-29 @ 13:20:30 EDT Updated: 2009-07-29 @ 14:11:43 EDT
Free website templates and web template membership sites can be a great way to find templates to give your website a facelift. Here are things you need to know before you sign up for a membership … - Humor for Women in Business - You know you're a woman in business if…Created: 2009-07-27 @ 23:34:49 EDT
We have brains, style, poise, dignity, and skills. We are educated, owners of almost half the privately-held companies in the U.S. and holding this economy together. Still, we face inequality in … - Why The United States is Behind the World When it Comes to Women in …Created: 2009-07-26 @ 23:25:36 EDT Updated: 2009-07-27 @ 00:04:31 EDT
Despite the fact the women now own more than forty percent of all privately held corporations, and multiple have shown that more women in upper management consistently means more profitable compani… - Studies Show the More Women in Management, the More Profitable the C…Created: 2009-07-26 @ 22:21:13 EDT Updated: 2009-07-26 @ 22:31:59 EDT
According to an article in the Washington Post, Weekly Edition, July 20-26, 2009 by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, companies that employ more women in upper level management are more profitable than… - Internet Taxes - Taxes on eBay Sales - Is it true that eBay sales wi…Created: 2009-07-20 @ 18:44:47 EDT Updated: 2009-07-20 @ 18:52:52 EDT
The rumored bill would also require states to notify online retailers of any changes in tax individual state sales tax codes. The bill was to impact online sales and mail order sales from catalogs… - 10 Financial Institutions That Lend Money to Business Women…Created: 2009-07-19 @ 23:57:32 EDT Updated: 2009-07-20 @ 00:34:33 EDT
Ten places where women business owners can get microloans… - How to Handle Bad PR - How to Regain Customer Confidence After Bad …Created: 2009-07-15 @ 11:39:11 EDT Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 11:43:31 EDT
Tips on what to do if your business has experienced some major public relations (PR) set back due to product failure, a public scandal, or a history or poor customer service that finally caught up … - Small Business Funding Resources - Banks That Lend to Women Business…Created: 2009-07-15 @ 10:24:57 EDT Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 11:35:57 EDT
KeyBank has an impressive and long-term record of lending programs for business women and has recently recommitted themselves to helping women entrepreneurs start, grow, and keep their businesses g… - Cultural Calendar - November is “National Month” Calenda…Updated: 2009-11-07 @ 08:33:54 EST
November is “National Month” Calendar… - Women in Business ForumUpdated: 2009-10-24 @ 21:54:14 EDT
Welcome to About.com's Women in Business Forum. Join in the discussion with other women in business for support, advice, and inspiration… - Construction - Opportunities for Women-Owned Businesses in the Const…Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 17:50:00 EDT
Now that the economic stimulus package has been passed they may be more opportunities for women-owned construction businesses… - Women's Business Statistics - U.S. Census Bureau Statistics on Women…Updated: 2009-10-18 @ 17:45:08 EDT
Women-owned business statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau "Survey of Business Owners" (formerly "surveys of minority- and women-owned business enterprises"). Find statistics o… - Accessories for Business AttireUpdated: 2009-10-18 @ 15:07:01 EDT
Accessories are an important part of creating a successful business image. Women should use accessories to their business attire as tools to make a good impression… - Latina & Hispanic in Business - Resources for Latina & Hispanic Wome…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:14:40 EDT
Support, news, and networking resources geared towards the interests and needs of Latinas and Hispanic women entrepreneurs… - Tips on How to Protect Your Business From Email-Related Legal Troubl…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:14:12 EDT
Most businesses rely heavily on email contact both internally and externally. It is important to remember that anything you say in an email could be potential fuel for a lawsuit against your compa… - 7 Tips on How to Choose a Business PartnerUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:13:39 EDT
You will spend a lot of time planning major business events with your partner and need to be able to get along with him/her. Here are important tips and things to consider when choosing a partner … - How to Ask Family and Friends for Cash for Your Business…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:12:20 EDT
Basic rules on how to ask family and friends for cash for your small business. Never take personal relationships for granted, or expect someone to give or lend you cash, even if according to your … - FAQs About Employer Identification Numbers (EINs)…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:11:31 EDT
What is an Employer Identification Number (EIN)? How to get an EIN, who needs one, and what they are used for in small businesses… - History of U.S. Laws That Negatively Impacted Opportunities for Wome…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:11:07 EDT
Many laws enacted between 1769 and 1981 were created to deny women certain rights and opportunities in life and in the workplace. Most of these laws have since been ruled unconstitutional. but it … - Asian Business Women - 10 Resources for Asian Women in Business…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:10:28 EDT
Asian women business owners are one of the fastest-growing populations of women entrepreneurs. Here are 10 great resources for Asian women business owners to help establish and grow their businesse… - Marketing Resources for Freelance and Virtual Assistants…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:10:03 EDT
Are you a freelancer or virtual assistant (VA)? Here are resources where VAs and freelancers can advertise their services to others… - Positive Stories and Good News Events Around the World…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:09:31 EDT
Sometimes it helps to read about miracles, positive news events, and how others have overcome personal and professional struggles in life. Here is a list of websites with more than just daily insp… - Top 10 Things That Should be Tax-Deductible for Momprenuers…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:08:58 EDT
Top 10 Things That Should be Tax-Deductible for Momprenuers… - The FTC: A Resource for Women in BusinessUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:08:36 EDT
The FTC serves and protects the best interests of consumers, but it also offers a wealth of important information for business owners. The FTC's website contains information about business laws, c… - Meet the 2008 Presidential Election Candidates…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:08:06 EDT
Meet the 2008 presidential candidates… - Business Law: 10 Tips on How Not to Get Sued in Business…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:07:47 EDT
The best protection against being sued in business is to use common sense, practice honest business ethics, resolve complaints as quickly as possible, and follow our 10 Tips on How Not to Get Sued… - Types of Small Business StructuresUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:06:54 EDT
Information on the types of legal structures for small businesses. How you establish your business affects ownership rights, personal liability risks, and how you can operate the business… - Networking Resources for Women EntrepreneursUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:06:38 EDT
Networking resources for women in business looking for ways to grow their businesses. Links to websites and directories for networking information… - 5 Pros of Direct Mail MarketingUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:06:03 EDT
Direct mail marketing can help your business grow. Here are five reasons to consider direct mail marketing… - Direct Mail Marketing - Cons of Direct Mail Marketing…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:05:48 EDT
Direct mail marketing can be a great way to let more people know about your business. A successful direct mail ad campaign is well worth the costs. But there are also many cons to consider before… - Direct Mail Marketing Mistakes - 5 Worst Mistakes in Direct Mail Mar…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:05:28 EDT
Direct mail marketing is expensive. And without carefully planning and implementing a direct mail ad campaign you are guaranteed to fail. Here are the worst mistakes you can make in direct mail m… - 8 Tips for Naming a BusinessUpdated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:05:05 EDT
The name of your business is usually the first thing consumers will know about you. Any name you choose will make a first impression so choose wisely and make it a good one using our 8 Tips for Na… - Four Steps to Legally Establish the Name of Your Small Business…Updated: 2009-10-11 @ 15:04:40 EDT
Steps to register the name of your small business. A sole proprietorship is not subject to the name availability rules of other business structures, but you still need to register the name of your … - YWCA - The History and Impact of the YWCAUpdated: 2009-10-07 @ 19:07:33 EDT
The YWCA advocates women on many levels internationally and in the U.S. YWCA offers safe havens for women that suffer domestic violence, rape crisis counseling, and even job training and career cou… - Cultural Calendar - September is National Month Calendar…Updated: 2009-09-03 @ 21:31:00 EDT
September is “National Month” Calendar… - Tips for Managing Spam Emails - Use a JavaScript to Obfuscate Email …Updated: 2009-08-29 @ 11:15:10 EDT
How can I disguise an email address on my website? Here are ways to hide your email address from spam robots. Using a JavaScript to obfuscate email addresses is fast, simple, and free!… - Women in Business 2009 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch - Sarah Lindholm…Updated: 2009-08-23 @ 15:33:05 EDT
Sarah Lindholm, Founder of Cooper Martin was chosen as one of Women in Business' 2009 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch… - Cultural Calendar - August is National Month Calendar…Updated: 2009-08-03 @ 18:46:29 EDT
August is National Month calendar… - Business Advice for Women - Advice for Women in Business From Busine…Updated: 2009-07-20 @ 22:04:28 EDT
The best advice comes from others who have been in your best business shoes. Women in Business encourages other business women to chime in with their own thoughts and ideas. Share your best busin… - Sole Proprietorships - Tax Benefits of Sole Proprietorships…Updated: 2009-07-17 @ 23:52:14 EDT
Six tax and financial benefits to establishing your business as a sole proprietorship… - Cultural Calendar - July is National Month Calendar…Updated: 2009-07-04 @ 09:19:05 EDT
July is “National Month” Calendar… - Marilyn Carlson Nelson - Interview with Marilyn Carlson Nelson - Par…Updated: 2009-06-30 @ 01:15:11 EDT
This in-depth and very personal interview with Marilyn Carlson Nelson shares valuable insights into diversity, corporate management, and the human side of a brilliant woman, mother, wife, and CEO… - Cultural Calendar - June is National Month Calendar…Updated: 2009-06-28 @ 11:02:36 EDT
June is "National Month Calendar."… - Email Marketing Tips - Unsolicited Email Marketing Campaign Tips…Updated: 2009-06-24 @ 18:10:31 EDT
All forms of direct marketing do involve communicating in unsolicited ways. But sending SPAM emails will not help your business grow. I repeat: becoming a spam marketer will not help your busines… - Biography and Business Profile of Shabana Azmi - Film Star and Socia…Updated: 2009-06-14 @ 13:55:42 EDT
Biography of one of India's most famous women, Shabana Azmi. Azmi rose to fame as a film star but has used her celebrity to become active in women's issues, human rights, and to launch a business t… - Good Morning America Busts Three Retailers for Deceptive Marketing T…Updated: 2009-06-14 @ 01:24:48 EDT
Here are three major retailers busted by Good Morning America for deceptive marketing tactics. All three retailers attempted to restore customer confidence with three entirely different approaches… - Customer Service - How Not to Lose Customers by Providing Good Custo…Updated: 2009-06-14 @ 01:00:15 EDT
Attracting customers is half your goal in business. You also need to focus on developing strategies for customer retention because repeat and referral customers are vital to sustain and grow your b… - 2009 Calendar - International Holidays - National Holidays Observed …Updated: 2009-06-12 @ 15:30:05 EDT
2009 calendar of national holidays observed in Sweden… - 2009 Calendar - International Holidays - National Holidays Observed …Updated: 2009-06-12 @ 15:24:27 EDT
2009 calendar of national holidays observed in New Zealand… - 2009 Calendar - International Holidays - National Holidays Observed …Updated: 2009-06-12 @ 15:11:00 EDT
2009 calendar of national holidays observed in South Korea… - 2009 Calendar - International Holidays - National Holidays Observed …Updated: 2009-06-12 @ 15:02:27 EDT
2009 calendar of national holidays observed in Thailand… - 2009 Calendar - International Holidays - National Holidays Observed …Updated: 2009-06-12 @ 14:52:54 EDT
2009 calendar of national holidays observed in Spain… - 2009 Calendar - International Holidays - National Holidays Observed …Updated: 2009-06-12 @ 13:18:19 EDT
2009 Chinese business calendar of national holidays observed in China… - 2009 Calendar - International Holidays - National Holidays Observed …Updated: 2009-06-12 @ 13:14:05 EDT
2009 calendar of national holidays observed in Japan… - 2009 Calendar - International Holidays - National Holidays Observed …Updated: 2009-06-12 @ 13:10:46 EDT
2009 calendar of national holidays observed in Singapore… - 2009 Calendar - International Holidays - National Holidays Observed …Updated: 2009-06-12 @ 12:59:25 EDT
2009 calendar of national holidays observed in Puerto Rico… - 2009 Calendar - International Holidays - National Holidays Observed …Updated: 2009-06-12 @ 12:29:02 EDT
2009 calendar of national holidays observed in the Netherlands… - 2009 Calendar - International Holidays - National Holidays Observed …Updated: 2009-06-12 @ 11:36:01 EDT
2009 calendar of national holidays observed in France… - 2009 Calendar - International Holidays - National Holidays Observed …Updated: 2009-06-11 @ 23:12:07 EDT
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Tips to safely incorporate humor in the workplace and how to set boundaries for appropriate humor… - Should You Certify as a Women-Owned Business?…Updated: 2008-04-17 @ 16:04:21 EDT
Regardless of SBA changes, being certified as a women-owned business (WOB) still has many advantages. Every woman pursuing government contracts, or even large business opportunities, should defini… - Congress Won't Fund New Business Centers for Women in 2009…Updated: 2008-04-17 @ 12:22:05 EDT
Congress appropriates no funding to the SBA to create new business development centers for women beginning in fiscal year 2009. … - Salary Comparison CalculatorsUpdated: 2008-04-14 @ 11:48:35 EDT
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Basic steps and information types of nonprofit organizations, forming nonprofit organizations, their purpose, and business structure… - Take Your Preschool Child to Work Day for Work-at-Home Moms…Updated: 2008-04-13 @ 02:42:43 EDT
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Five Low-Cost, Work-at-Home Business Opportunities for Women… - 10 Tips for Women Business Owners Applying for Federal Government Co…Updated: 2008-04-10 @ 12:45:51 EDT
10 important tips for women in business applying for Federal government contracts… - Types of Small Business StructuresUpdated: 2008-04-07 @ 13:10:43 EDT
Information on the types of legal structures for small businesses. How you establish your business affects ownership rights, personal liability risks, and how you can operate the business… - Networking Resources for Women EntrepreneursUpdated: 2008-04-07 @ 13:01:22 EDT
Networking resources for women in business… - Business Attire for WomenUpdated: 2008-04-07 @ 04:47:20 EDT
Work-at-home moms and women business owners still need to dress for success. Read how to dress for business functions and meetings…