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DeAnne Pearson featured in Focus on Women Online

admin — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:35:28 +0000

Imagine dropping a small stone in a still pool of water, maybe a pond or a lake. What happens? From the force of this small stone, ripples begin to form and radiate outward, at first inches away from the impact, then feet, yards, possibly covering the entire surface of the water as far as you can see. This simple image is very similar to your own Personal Marketing Plan. This analogy shows that you should strive to initiate that ripple effect for yourself by starting what I call “a good rumor” about yourself and all you have to offer professionally. Click here to read DeAnne’s full article.

Ken Kuznia Steps Out of His Comfort Zone

admin — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:53:45 +0000

A client Ken Kuznia was featured on the news this past Friday. As a result of his participation in our Leading change program Ken stepped way out of his comfort zone and created this website www.kensbetterhalf.com . He has wanted to be married for some time and is now doing something about it! Listen to his interview on Fox 7, Austin, TX.

Kris Wittenberg Discusses Winning a Government Contract

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 10:57:28 +0000

Back in February, President Obama penned the Recovery Act, flooding the economy with $787 billion to be spent on the nation’s health, education, energy, and infrastructure needs. Most of that money will be spent in 2010, and many small businesses are eager to get a piece of it. However, the federal contracting system remains daunting to those small business owners who are not familiar with the process, and the tools and resources available to help them navigate it. Get the full story here.

Cycle Aware in the News

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 10:56:48 +0000

The recession has left many people in business struggling to survive. But as difficult as times are a new contest underway challenges women to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into million-dollar businesses. Is it for you? Get the full story here.

Admitting Mistakes Can Bolster a Leader’s Stature

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 10:48:29 +0000

To err is human–but for leaders, mistakes can be excruciating. CEOs have big footprints, so their missteps often hurt many beside themselves: employees, stockholders, society at large. And leaders sometimes buy into the widespread assumption that people in authority have better instincts and make smarter decisions than everybody else. Get the full story here.

Jane Regan Wins Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 10:44:55 +0000

HB Building and Design, owned by local business woman Jane Regan, has been named the Woman-Owned Business of the Year for San Mateo County. Regan will be among 21 women business leaders that are to be honored at the Silicon Valley Woman-Owned Business Award Celebration taking place on the Google campus November 10th, 2009. Get the full story here.

Vail Valley Businesses Look Ahead

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 10:44:03 +0000

Anybody can look into a crystal ball. But what are people in the real world watching as they wait for the national and regional economic slumps to ease?

Kris and August Wittenberg are voracious readers of the Wall Street Journal and other business publications. Get the full story here.

Women’s Initiative for Self Employment, 20 Years of Success

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 10:03:16 +0000

“Women come to us with a dream and we help turn it into a successful business.” So says Women’s Initiative for Self Employment, which helps lower-income women in the Bay Area move out of poverty and make their dreams of a better life a reality. Get the full story here.

Who Bails Out Small Businesses?

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 09:50:12 +0000

First it was Bear Stearns, then Fannie and Freddie. The government seems to have bailout boogie fever these days, but no one is asking small businesses to dance. Get the full story here.

Maureen Borzacchiello Talks About Being A Working Mother

admin — Wed, 05 May 2010 09:38:07 +0000

Before Lucia Skwarek, a portfolio manager and mother in New York City, gets on a plane bound for business in Moscow or Milan, there are not only meetings, but play dates to schedule. When she is done wooing investors for her hedge fund and parsing a pile of e-mail messages, though, Ms. Skwarek looks forward to a little “me” time. Get the full story here.