Mark your calendars to join me at one of my favorite annual events. The National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC) “Decades of Excellence” conference, May 7-9, 2014 at the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach, Florida. The conference agenda includes five key note speakers, peer to peer roundtables by industry, business-to-business networking opportunities, […]
In my career, I’ve been blessed to have relationships with a number of people that have been down the same path I was, or am, taking. They’ve been experienced, successful and willing to provide advice and guidance to me— for no real personal or monetary gain. They are my mentors, without whom I would not […]
Home-based businesses comprise one of the fastest growing business segments today. People love the idea of being able to be their own boss and work from the comfort of their own home. According to statistics from the U.S. Small Business Administration, 52 percent of all small businesses are considered home-based. There are approximately 14 million […]
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, small businesses make up 99.7 percent of U.S. employer firms, 64 percent of net new private-sector jobs, 49.2 percent of private-sector employment and 42.9 percent of private-sector payroll. In anticipation of National Small Business Week, the National Federation of Independent Businesses is answering the question: […]
If you’ve ever wished you could get your small business in front of decision-makers at federal agencies or large companies, now is your chance to learn. Now is your chance. During National Small Business Week, June 16-21, the U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting three business matchmaking events. Matchmaking allows small businesses the opportunity to […]