Why Getting Fired Can Be a Blessing
The day I got fired was a beautiful, sunny day. It was also my birthday. My co-workers had brought me a big sheet cake into office with candles and everything.
Advice for Budding Entrepreneurs from Carole Browe Segal
In talking with Carole Browe Segal for her profile, it was apparent why she has been so successful. She’s smart and she trusts her instincts. And she’s generous. Here’s her advice for women who are thinking about starting their own business: Pursue your dream – If you don’t believe in it, you won’t be able […]
5 Steps for Securing a Patent and Bringing Your Invention to Life
Northfield mom Karen Tobey was sick of swim goggles getting tangled in her kids’ hair.
Jobs: Showcase What Makes You Unique
A job interview is daunting for any woman. But you greatly increase your chance of success when you know how to spotlight your skills.
Shortchanged at the Office?
If you’ve managed to stay gainfully employed through the recession, you may feel lucky just to have a job–which you are.
Eat, Drink and Succeed: How to Network Like a Pro
Laura Schwartz worked her way from an unpaid intern to the White House Director of Events. How?
Groupon for Grandmas
Taking care of her grandchildren gave Kristine Rickert of Mundelein a great idea for a consignment business: re-selling toys that grandparents want to have when their grandchildren come to visit.
How to Zig when Life Zags: Advice from Work-Life Expert
Has your life taken unexpected twists and turns?
How Working Moms Make It Work
Before baby, work was your schtick: You were good at your job, and it was your life, your role, your title, your priority.
Nine Steps to Success By Stedman Graham
Stedman Graham developed his nine-step plan for personal and business success only after experiencing a period of failure.
