The news bulletins around the world are currently filled with reports documenting the loss of jobs at a certain major employer, or how certain industries are struggling to make ends meet and subsequently affecting all of the people they supply. What the media is not currently focusing on is the successes of the various industries, prospering through these difficult times and … [Read more...] about It’s Not All Doom and Gloom with Industries Booming
Profiles
Feature Interview: Lizzy Dabcynski-Bean, The Luncheon Project
I heard about The Luncheon Project from a close friend of mine, and after researching about it, found myself writing an email to Lizzy right away. I had to talk to this girl and meet the genius behind this project. Well, when I finally did get to have lunch with her (it only seemed appropriate to take her to lunch based on the premise of The Luncheon Project), she proved to be … [Read more...] about Feature Interview: Lizzy Dabcynski-Bean, The Luncheon Project
National women’s small business month
The month of October is known for Halloween, haunted houses, colored trees, and colder weather, but what we are most excited about over here is that this is also National women's small business month! Really, this shouldn't get looked over the way it does. Luckily there are ways for all of us to get involved. First off, make sure to check out these chats that are happening … [Read more...] about National women’s small business month
The rise of women in tech
In the past, women have been extremely underrepresented in the tech field. Only 8% of venture backed startups have female leaders even today. However, the trends are changing. In just one year the number of women in IT jumped 28.9% and there's no sign of that slowing down. Having women on teams and leadership positions in the tech field is proven to help improve the business as … [Read more...] about The rise of women in tech
Feature Interview: Lizzy Early, Your Cup of Cake
I've known Lizzy for about 3 years now. Besides being beautiful, sweet, and driven, she is also an AMAZING baker and an incredibly smart business woman. She started up her cupcake website and business a few years ago and it's grown immensely. She's even got a cookbook coming out in a few months! So how did she do it? Read on to see how she turned a hobby and talent into a … [Read more...] about Feature Interview: Lizzy Early, Your Cup of Cake