As the lower-paid sex, women have no shortage of insecurities about their retirement finances. Only one in five working women feels “very confident” of being able to retire comfortably, the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies reports in its annual retirement survey. More than half say they don’t earn enough or have too much debt to […]
“There’s no other me out there. I can learn things from everybody, but there’s not the one person I can model for exactly what means something to me, what I’m good at, and what interests me.” -Dr. Mary Rensel, MD Often we find ourselves trying to emulate others, and not tapping into our own creativity […]
@homajob Launching a new product can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. It’s the culmination of months or even years of hard work, research, and preparation. But in order to ensure that your new product is successful, there are several key considerations you need to make before launch day arrives. From researching your market and […]
Image Credit Consistent quality is crucial for establishing trust and credibility with customers. When a small business consistently delivers high-quality products or services, it can differentiate itself from competitors and attract a loyal customer base. A Mckinsey study shows that pleasing customers with expected quality levels can cause a 20% increase in customer satisfaction. Are […]
Image by fauxels on Pexels Connecting with your customers is essential for building a successful brand. Here are a few strategies you can use to help people connect with your brand. Tell your brand story Your brand story is the unique history and personality of your business. It’s what makes your brand different and memorable. […]
It takes 2 to hug the big guy Before I write this week’s blog, I need to add a disclaimer: If you are, or ever have been, one of my nephews (or any other small children who share Christmas with my family) please stop reading now… Right, now that’s out of the way, I’m ok to keep […]
Source: Photo by Mikhail Nilov When you’re running a small business you need to make sure that you are saving as much money as possible. Financial hardship is one of the main reasons why many companies go under. You will want to make sure that you prevent this from happening to your business. This means […]
Running a business comes with a lot of fun and unique challenges. You can release a new product or service and hope people will share your excitement, but marketing it is a different beast. Marketing is a precise science, and you must do it the right way that attracts customers. Continue reading to learn some […]
How was your holiday? Did you get lots of neat presents? Were you able to celebrate with family and friends? Were you exhausted when it was all over? I was fortunate because I was able to celebrate Christmas twice. My daughter from Spain came for an early celebration and my daughter from Sacramento drove up […]
What comes to mind when discussing hustle culture?Do you think it is true that people are rewarded for pushing through and collecting accolades, financial security?It is no secret these questions make me think of 9 to 5 from the 1980s, but then again, that was my decade of birth.I spoke with Jennie Blumenthal, who 20 […]
