by Judy Rose – Sometimes, something that looks like an opportunity is really no opportunity at all. I had such a case recently. I was referred a client (I’ll call her Jane) who needed help writing several biographical paragraphs that were … MORE →

by Kathy Dawson – When I opened my business I never realized how many ethical questions would come up. Early on, I would get potential clients that wanted to pay me under the table or would want to hire candidates for … MORE →

by Penny Fox – Once you’ve filed your 2012 tax return, you may wonder what records you can toss and what you should keep. Here are some suggestions. Keep records that directly support income or expense items on your tax return. … MORE →

by Darlynn Morgan – Did you know that there are currently over 10 million people living with an unmarried partner in the U.S.? This includes both same-sex and different-sex couples. Living together out of wedlock is not just a trend among … MORE →

by Trina Fleming – Failure is defined as the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and is usually viewed as the opposite of success. But I disagree. I don’t think failure is the opposite of success. … MORE →

by Rachel Owens – A little over a month ago, I attended the California NAWBO “Propel Your Business” Summit  in Sacramento. There were more than 100 women from across the state joining together to network, share leadership ideas, celebrate the 9 … MORE →

by Jane Shafron – Like around 150 of us last month, I attended the very excellent NAWBO “PR and Marketing Panel” and it got me thinking (again) about the whole web strategy thing. As a small business, we are in a … MORE →

by Judy Rose – Yes I am. This blog is for business owners who want to communicate effectively. That’s you, isn’t it? My point is, you need to know who you’re talking to. Here are a few thoughts on how: 1. … MORE →

by Laura Lehrer – Nearly every conversation that I have with potential yoga students turns to the subject of flexibility. To the uninitiated, the word “yoga” likely summons up a picture of a super bendy person with arms and legs wrapped … MORE →

by Claudia Bryan – I saw Betty Friedan in the mid-1990’s having lunch at USC. She did not look well, chewed with her mouth open, and fell asleep at the lunch table. And yet it was still exciting to see the … MORE →