Despite the continuing concern about the economy, small businesses are picking up the pace of business travel. Business travel is a significant investment for small companies so therefore it is important to ensure you get a strong return on your investment. According to the Oxford Economics, USA study, every dollar spent on business travel in […]
I’ve been fortunate in my career to have won numerous awards for my work both as a corporate executive and an entrepreneur. There’s no doubt that awards build credibility and brand awareness for your small business. Yet many small business owners tell me they are reluctant to nominate themselves. Don’t be shy. Go for it! […]
“Who run the world?” queries the great Beyoncé Knowles in her aptly titled song “Run the World.” To Beyoncé, the answer is obvious. Girls! And, theoretically, Bey’s right. Female persuasion can indeed build a nation. “Smart enough to make these millions,” women can do it all. But in practice it’s not always the case. In […]
Have you ever wanted to sell to Walmart? Here’s your chance. For the second year, Walmart Labs is conducting the Get on the Shelf competition that gives entrepreneurs a chance to get noticed and sell their products on Walmart.com and/or select Walmart stores. The contest is open to a wide range of products, and any entrepreneur […]
My husband is a disaster when it comes to passwords. He has sticky notes all over his desk and when he can’t find what he needs his back up plan is to call me. Typically, he uses some variation of the same elements for all his passwords, but he gets confused about what he used […]