When giving a presentation, it’s important to understand your ultimate goal. What are you hoping to accomplish by presenting to others? Most often, you want your audience to learn something new: something they weren’t aware of before, something they didn’t understand entirely, or something they had a different perspective on. To increase presentation effectiveness and to help … [Read more...] about 12 Tips for Effective Presentations
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How to Establish Small Business Credit
While many new businesses appear on the scene every year, many don’t succeed. One of the main reasons a new business fails is being underfunded. If you want to start a new business, one of the most important things you can learn is how to establish small business credit. According to the Small Business Administration, over 65% of all businesses use credit when making … [Read more...] about How to Establish Small Business Credit
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Online learning is clearing a path for more women to obtain a college education and become leaders in the workforce. Today, online courses in statistics, economics, physics and the humanities are being offered to women (and men) who, due to the demands of work, family, rising tuition costs and geographical restrictions, would not have been able to attend a … [Read more...] about Premium online education is helping women change their lives
Sustainability: The #1 Priority for Tomorrow’s Business Leaders
It is difficult to deny the enormous importance of sustainability in light of recent headlines concerning global recession, credit crunches, fiscal cliffs and large-scale bankruptcies. The long-term growth of a business is inextricably linked to economic policies and social and environmental policy, as well. So, why is it important for a business leader to consider … [Read more...] about Sustainability: The #1 Priority for Tomorrow’s Business Leaders
Internal Branding: Get the Inside Right So The Outside Falls in Place
Everyone has a brand. The problem is, most people don’t realize it. Many people associate “personal branding,” with movie stars, high-profile executives or athletes. They don’t realize that whether they are a stay-at-home mom, a budding entrepreneur or a mid-level executive, their personal brand is just as relevant (if not more so) than those people they are reading about in … [Read more...] about Internal Branding: Get the Inside Right So The Outside Falls in Place