We all want to put our best foot forward when we show up to the office. While putting our best foot forward means being ambitious, hard working, helpful, and driven, it also means looking the part. Our feet are part of the whole package. Now, this doesn’t just mean that we wear the tallest heels or pointiest flats. That would be nonsensical. While it is important to look … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday: Heels vs Flats
An Infographic: The at work state of mind
The balance between home and work is always a tricky one. Many of us find ourselves doing work while at home and taking personal phone calls while at work; it's just too hard to completely separate the two. That's why we found this infographic by Compliance and Safety so interesting. It lays out some statistics about how professionals balance their time. Take a look and let us … [Read more...] about An Infographic: The at work state of mind
Top Female Entrepreneurs and Lessons They Have Learned in Business
Being a female entrepreneur can present many challenges, but there are plenty of examples of successful female entrepreneurs who have managed to plow through obstacles and pave the way for a new generation of savvy businesswomen. Top female entrepreneurs have learned to thrive in their fields by focusing on diversity, communicating well, and employing emotional intelligence in … [Read more...] about Top Female Entrepreneurs and Lessons They Have Learned in Business
Tips for Finding the Right Business Partner
Finding a great business partner is a really tough task. Many people can seem to be a great fit, but once you get down to the nuts and bolts of daily work, you just don’t mesh with each other. Or, worse, you may find out someone has a criminal or other unsavory background after you’ve agreed to start a venture together. There are several things you can do to make your search … [Read more...] about Tips for Finding the Right Business Partner
Fashion Friday: Business Formal vs. Business Casual
I struggled with a crippling public speaking disorder as a kid. I saw no crueler form of punishment than that of a public presentation. My dad would try to console me with a pat on the back and some tender fatherly advice to “just picture everyone in the crowd in their underwear!” That guidance never failed to squeeze a giggle out of my seven-year-old self and my trivial fears … [Read more...] about Fashion Friday: Business Formal vs. Business Casual