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When Women Are Not Heard

Written by Debra E. Meyerson
Monday, 18 January 2010 00:52
During a meeting between the corporate marketing team and business development group at a company I was researching for my book, Tempered Radicals, several people were talking at once about a potential acquisition. A few times a new member of the marketing group offered her concerns about distributing the new business's products outside the country. People continued to talk as if she hadn't said anything. Ten minutes after her last attempt to raise the issue, one of her senior colleagues voiced the same concerns. Everyone stopped talking and turned their attention to his issues. All of a sudden these concerns were the focus of the conversation, and the man who voiced them led the discussion. The woman stayed silent.
Last Updated on Monday, 18 January 2010 01:00
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Ten Success Strategies for Women Entrepreneurs

Written by Sharon Michaels
Monday, 11 January 2010 05:49
Success in business, as in life, takes a well thought-out strategy. Entrepreneurial success involves an ongoing personal and professional commitment to excellence. Here are ten success strategies to support growing your business as well as growing yourself.
Last Updated on Monday, 21 June 2010 23:45
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Organizing for the New Year

Written by Sally Allen
Tuesday, 29 December 2009 01:16
Start the New Year right by marking these two dates on your calendar: January 15 and March 5 JANUARY 15: CLEAN OFF YOUR DESK DAY Have you ever telephoned someone and in the middle of the conversation been interrupted by the distracted plea, “Wait a minute, I need to find something to write on,” followed by the sound of rustling papers? Ah, the din of disorganization. How often does it come from you? Use this date as a motivator to clean off your desk. Pick a spot, pick a time and begin.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 June 2010 21:54
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The Motherhood Penalty: "Sequencing Moms" Pay a Price

Written by Sofia Nelson and Hilary Lips
Tuesday, 15 December 2009 01:05
Women’s increased presence in the United States work force is undeniable. The reality is that most working women will become mothers. Not surprisingly, the most significant increase in female work force participation is among childbearing women. Over 70 percent of women with young children are engaged in paid labor. Another fact is that American women are subjected to systematic economic discrimination. Statistics show that on average, men earn 25 percent more than women. The largest portion of the wage disparity between men and women is attributable to employed mothers. For women under the age of 35, the wage gap between non-mothers and mothers is even greater than the wage gap between the sexes. For men, parenthood actually results in a wage increase. So, why is it that women bear the financial brunt of the parenthood burden?
Last Updated on Monday, 21 June 2010 23:43
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Women in Business—Do You Have a Fear of Selling?

Written by Sharon Michaels
Monday, 07 December 2009 02:02
Call it a mindset, or an attitude, but the word sales can strike fear in the hearts of many businesswomen. As a woman in business, you know that to start, grow and stay in business you must have a marketable product. You also realize that if no one is purchasing this product, your business will not be profitable.
Last Updated on Monday, 21 June 2010 23:40
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