Success

MARCH 8, 2023

The women surveyed in Guidant’s “ 2023 Small Business Trends ” report were primarily motivated to become entrepreneurs due to being “ready to be their own boss” (28%) and “[dissatisfied] with corporate America” (23%), with only 13% seeking to pursue their passions. And some organizations are looking to help change that.

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Success

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The duo spent 30 years running an IT company and its companion web development company before Frank’s marketing ploy to use a VW camper for client meetings drew her into a network of vintage vehicle owners. Already at the helm of Los Angeles Arts District studio GRITA, DePaula had a unique take on the business.

Sales 98

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Ruby

MARCH 28, 2022

In today’s small business landscape, women-owned businesses are leading the way. Women are starting as many businesses as anyone, and women of color are starting businesses at a faster pace than any other demographic. Their first national conference will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 13, 2022.

Small Business 52

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Ruby

JANUARY 18, 2023

The reality of owning a small business in today’s market Customer expectations may be evolving faster than the modern marketplace. As a small business owner in today’s climate, the better way to earn customer loyalty is by aligning your company’s social and environmental activities with its business purpose.

Small Business 52

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Ruby

APRIL 1, 2011

It’s so rewarding to help small business owners, and it makes me proud every time someone tells me they’ve heard delightful things about our virtual receptionist service ! Diana: Having a great network of family and friends around… and the great restaurants! Diana: I especially love getting to know our new clients.

Sales 52

Sales Food Small Business Networking 52

Success

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When she was a junior in high school, Arrington founded the nonprofit ScholarCHIPS, an organization that provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support and a peer support network to children of incarcerated parents. Network for her community work with ScholarCHIPS. Cornish is the co-author of It’s Work!

Influencing 105

Influencing Real Estate Coaching Mentoring 105

Ruby

MAY 10, 2021

That village includes not only parents, neighbors, and teachers, but also local businesses. When I look back on my own childhood, small businesses played a tremendous role in my upbringing. After all, the “village” these days isn’t necessarily a physical place, but a network of people and organizations connected digitally.

Small Business 52

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Ruby

MARCH 23, 2022

An example for your seafood company would be a food blogger, social media influencer, or even a business that sells kitchen gadgets and tools. Affiliate marketing in action Your company starts an affiliate program, and you get your favorite food blogger to sign up. Do you have a large and active network? Nice work!

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Launch Work Places

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

foosball or video games) Specialized rooms or equipment for creative fields like podcasting or videography Curated member events, networking opportunities, and professional development The features offered by each coworking space will vary based on membership price, location, and the clientele they cater to.

Office Lease 52

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Launch Work Places

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

foosball or video games) Specialized rooms or equipment for creative fields like podcasting or videography Curated member events, networking opportunities, and professional development The features offered by each coworking space will vary based on membership price, location, and the clientele they cater to.

Office Lease 52

Office Lease Real Estate Equipment Transportation 52

Ruby

JULY 20, 2021

It can… boost your business lower your costs increase your organizational resources expand your network and make your customers’ or clients’ lives easier. What’s more, this kind of all-out competitive mindset tends to keep small businesses small. That’s an understandable first reaction. Substantive reasons.

Real Estate 52

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Ruby

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

If you’re looking for ways to help people in need, consider giving through one or more of these nonprofit organizations: The Houston Food Bank The Austin Disaster Relief Network Front Steps, Inc. Learn about how Ruby makes it easy to connect with the people you serve.

Healthcare 52

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Ruby

OCTOBER 25, 2022

If you’re a small business owner, you know just how much of an electro-pestilence, a robo-scourge, a techno-travesty, robocalls can be. First, we’ll get more granular with what the threat actually looks like, especially to small businesses and those trying to be productive within them. And *sigh* here we are.

Small Business 52

Small Business Training Multitasking Equipment 52

Productivityist

JUNE 15, 2020

So pay attention to your food and water intake so that your mobile productivity – and productivity in general – doesn’t suffer. However, if you’re self-employed or running a solo business, then you might also want to look into virtual assistants. You really can’t take any chances when it comes to your health. Be Easy to Reach.

Delegation 52

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Productivityist

JUNE 15, 2020

So pay attention to your food and water intake so that your mobile productivity – and productivity in general – doesn’t suffer. However, if you’re self-employed or running a solo business, then you might also want to look into virtual assistants. You really can’t take any chances when it comes to your health. Be Easy to Reach.

Delegation 52

Delegation Software Networking Security 52

Productivityist

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Shawn is a writer, small-business owner, productivity coach, and creative entrepreneur. While most days are productive on paper, they feel a little bit too busy and a little bit too stressed. As a small-business owner, sometimes my responsibilities have me pulled in a half-dozen directions. Overwhelming?

Finance 68

Finance Creativity Small Business Learning 68

Attendance Bot

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Plan network activities Plan your activities around a theme. Will food and drinks be provided? Here are some suggestions: Co-working spaces – Co-working spaces are becoming increasingly popular among small businesses looking for affordable office space on a monthly basis. Is the space available for everyone?

Supervising 52

Supervising Teamwork Planning Logistics 52

Ask a Manager

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

About 10 years ago, I built what became a very successful small business from the ground up. But food at a party is not in that category!). You can say, “I wanted to learn more about the opportunity before I decided what to do about it, and I didn’t realize how quickly they’d move.”. I don’t want friends as clients.

Catering 50

Catering Planning Food Small Business 50

Ruby

AUGUST 17, 2020

How will you ensure business continuity during the transition? Going virtual is an ideal way to maximize business continuity, as a distributed network is less vulnerable than a single location to natural disasters, power outages, cybersecurity attacks, and other disruptive events. Are your people equipped for virtual work?

Customer Service 52

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Success

OCTOBER 10, 2023

And when I worked in network news, I was part of the team and answered to the news director, or [the] president of the news division was the coach,” Hall recalls. And when I worked in network news, I was part of the team and answered to the news director, or [the] president of the news division was the coach.

Coaching 126

Coaching Leadership Multitasking Networking 126

Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Sure, his family and friends flap their wings each day, but to them it’s only a means to food. No cold calling, no website or marketing, no business cards or networking events. So why do 90% of small businesses fail in the first few years? The authors’ advice mocks the Silicon Valley startup approach, but it works.

Problem-Solving 126

Problem-Solving Bookkeeping Multitasking Cubicle 126

Ask a Manager

AUGUST 17, 2022

To save costs, they’ve started rotating between fast food places, wings, and premade sandwich boxes, none of which have vegetarian options. Would I be out of line to request some more inclusive food options, or at the least a la carte sides? They accommodate dietary restrictions well during actual meetings/company provided food.

Computer 50

Computer Food Interviewing Problem-Solving 50

Minding the Workplace

AUGUST 20, 2023

Although charitable and public assistance programs have started to deliver help, the initial relief efforts were largely those of individuals and groups who took it upon themselves to bring food and needed supplies to their neighbors. What I find heartening is that most of these appeals are attracting genuine support.

Supplies 36

Supplies Insurance Food Small Business 36

Ask a Manager

JANUARY 14, 2022

In 2017, after working in restaurants in a well-known food metropolis for almost 20 years and as a chef for almost 10, we moved cross country to be closer to my family and I took a position at my family’s non-food-related business. And now, it helps me with my client relationships and my business core values.”

Food 34

Food Bookkeeping Interviewing Customer Service 34

Thrive Workplace

MAY 15, 2025

Coworking spaces have become a cornerstone of the modern work environmentespecially for startups, freelancers, and growing small businesses. The Denver metro area has cultivated a vibrant entrepreneurial and small business community that thrives on collaboration, flexibility, and access to top-tier amenities.

Networking 69

Networking Office Lease Security Creativity 69

Insperity

DECEMBER 9, 2015

But when you own a small business, you don’t always have the budget to spend on the non-essentials. Some companies enlist a service providing a network of mental health providers, dependent care specialists or additional wellness support hotlines for employee use. Food: What they offer. I hate free food.

Small Business 171

Small Business Food Real Estate Flexibility 171

Insperity

DECEMBER 9, 2015

But when you own a small business, you don’t always have the budget to spend on the non-essentials. Some companies enlist a service providing a network of mental health providers, dependent care specialists or additional wellness support hotlines for employee use. Food: What they offer. I hate free food.

Small Business 171

Small Business Food Real Estate Flexibility 171

Success

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The women we honor through the Women of Influence campaign are building networks of support and collaboration that empower others to succeed. Women STEM Mentorship An award-winning family physician, medical director and CEO, Atwal leads a busy medical facility while serving on the board of directors of five nonprofits.

Influencing 105

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 11, 2025

Jobma : Perfect for small businesses and global teams needing a cost-effective and multilingual video interview platform. Recommended For: Recruiters and small businesses looking for a cost-effective and efficient video interviewing solution. but they do reply quickly so, it isn't an issue.”

Software 76

Software Interviewing Flexibility Flexibility 76

Ruby

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

According to research from Paychex and Executive Networks ( as reported by Forbes ), almost 40 percent of respondents reported feeling “burned out” due to unpredictable schedules and the emotional and financial distress they cause, with Gen Z and Millennials admitting the highest levels of burnout.

Small Business 52

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Success

JANUARY 31, 2025

You probably know TV personality Robert Irvine from his appearances on hundreds of episodes of the Food Networks Restaurant: Impossible , in which he swoops in to help failing restaurants turn their business around in 48 hours. Thats, to me, the power of food and the power of the foundation. Royal Navy at age 15).

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Food Teamwork Leadership Networking 80