Networking is the art and science of meeting people and building relationships that can benefit your business or career. Few people would argue that networking is not a viable way to increase your business. But […]
Civility is – and should be – a core negotiation issue. The degree to which one employs ordinary civility in negotiations often has a marked effect on the bottom line result. It also makes life […]
At the dawn of history, human beings resolved disputes in ways not so far removed from those of their mammalian and reptilian forebears. Progressing over the centuries, society developed increasingly sophisticated and customized dispute resolution […]
I admit it. It’s only January and I’ve gotten pretty sick of winter. It’s been particularly nasty here in New York and it’s dragging me down, to the point where sitting at my computer and […]
Creativity requires flexibility, thinking outside the box, thinking in a non linear fashion. Starting your own business requires the opposite: focus, organization, and logic. As an interior designer, I need both sets of skills, even […]
Welcome to the C suite. Maybe your title doesn’t have “chief” in it. If you are involved in any part of the sales process in your business, change your mentality. If you think of yourself […]
Perhaps I shouldn’t be telling you this (you’ll see why in a moment), but I think you ought to know. Many start-ups, professional practices, and other small businesses lack line-items in their budgets for legal […]
Whether you are a senior director, a Vice President, or a cashier, you may be doing the same job and fulfilling the same responsibilities. Although the prestige that comes with any job title has a […]
The world is changing and moving faster than ever before. As women entrepreneurs we feel the ticking off of the clock more than most. It is important that we stay up to pace with the […]