If you’ve thought about opening your own business, you might have begun to look for advice. There are so many tips for starting a new business out there that choosing which ones to follow can get confusing. Opening your own business is often a learn-as-you-go process. But, the more smart decisions you make early on, the better chance your company…
A lot of people say, “I wish I had a mentor,” not yet sure of what it is they actually want to learn. And a lot of other people are quick to call someone their mentor without even asking themselves whether that person is the right “fit” for them in the first place. If you are looking for someone to…
Women are more likely to suffer financially when claiming social security. Why? Social Security’s rules for retirement were set in the 1930s and have yet to catch up with the modern women. The government-funded welfare system, Social Security, started under the FDR administration in the 1930s. Largely based on your work record, they work to average your highest 35…
It is no secret that in venture capital, the decision makers and the beneficiaries of those decisions look very homogeneous. It is also implied that in order for startups to be successful, they better be located in the Bay Area of California, New York City, or Boston. The fact that San Francisco and Silicon Valley alone account for 45% of…
In 2013, Sheryl Sandberg published her bestselling book Lean In, and gave voice to the discussion of empowering women to lead. For women with professional aspirations, the book encouraged us to jump into the game and take a seat in places where we have not, historically, been welcome. Yes, the 21st Century is certainly a time of opportunity for women. As a…
Neha Bagaria only intended to take a break from her career to have a baby but, ended up taking a three-year hiatus. After returning, she founded JobsForHer to help women integrate back into the workforce. Bagaria took a break in 2009 to have her baby and re-entered the workforce in 2013. She was unhappy with her job at a Biotech company…
Here are 12 useful resume tips to make your resume stand out in 2019. For any given job opening, HR personnel, and hiring managers are deluged with resumes. Since they don’t have the time or resources to interview everyone, they are always looking for ways to weed out candidates as quickly as possible. In fact, some merely glance at each…
Starting a business can break the bank, especially if you’re bootstrapping the costs yourself. You may have to dig into your savings account or unroll that wad of emergency cash you have stored underneath your bed to help pay for start-up costs. Whether you’re spending massive amounts to hire a lawyer, on marketing costs, or on the production of a product you…
Most of us are familiar with the cycle. At work, the pressure to be “always on,” to meet deadlines, to serve the demands of colleagues or customers, or to deal with a difficult coworker can create stress that leaks into our personal lives. This stress can cause us to be impatient with romantic partners or kids or to neglect our…
Here are 5 easy workplace resolutions to adopt, because you have started to think of your career goals for 2019. A great way to start is by setting a few concrete intentions that you’re certain, with a modicum of effort, you can achieve. We’ve put together a list of simple goals for setting — and getting closer to — your…
