2007 Women In Business Articles
For more than 30 years, members of the Oak Park Women's Exchange have been pooling their resources in order to sell handmade crafts and creations. Together, they enjoy a cooperative business arrangement that celebrates creativity, community and commerce.
If your employees aren't feeling challenged anymore, they might begin to grow restless. Learn to create a work environment that continues to engage, educate and offer opportunity to your workers.
It's good that you're engaged with your work. When you balance guiding your employees with trusting them, however, you'll end up with a more confident and capable team.
10/25/2007 — Wow — and win — new clients with presentations that pair personality with passion.
10/25/2007 — Letting an employee go is never a pleasant thing, but sometimes it's the most reasonable option. Learn how to handle it professionally, and minimize your chances of being held liable.
09/13/2007 — When a business's product or service is overpriced, the signs are clear: The phone doesn't ring and the customers aren't making purchases. But when a business's offerings are underpriced, it can be more difficult to recognize a problem. Learn how to determine the perfect price for your product or service.
09/13/2007 — Hiring quality employees means better customer service and higher sales, which translates into a more robust bottom line. Learn to find the best pool of candidates by honing your recruitment skills.
06/21/2007 — Time is your most precious commodity, so it's important to hold meetings that make every minute count. Learn how to get more done in less time by creating more effective meetings.
05/10/2007 — Chances are your best employees are ambitious self-starters with great problem-solving skills. But beware: The people who possess these qualities aren't likely to stick around unless their needs and expectations are being met. Learn how to challenge, inspire and ultimately retain your best employees for the long haul.
2006 Women In Business Articles
Keep your employees on the job with these expert tips.
Running your own small business might be the fulfillment of a lifelong dream, but it doesn't have to mean sacrificing everything else. Discover effective strategies for creating work/life balance that won't leave you feeling guilty at home or in the office.
Financial editor Hilary Kramer provides advice on starting your own business.
