If you’re an entrepreneur, raising capital is a big part of your job. Because small business grants provide resources for entrepreneurs, they’re in high demand, as you might expect. Small business grants for women are actually few and far between, and the ones that do exist can be quite competitive. But if you know where to look and understand the benefits available,…
One of the ways to make a change in your life is to use your time wisely. We can’t get more time but we can use the time we have to its maximum. Effectively using time during your lunch break is one way to be more productive. Here are 10 things to do during your lunch break. 1. Work toward…
Am I feeling fear or intuition? A question that resonates with all millennial women. Career Consultant Jill Jacinto says, “Women who are entering the career world still tiptoe around the workplace as opposed to carving out a place for themselves.” She continues, “Fear and a lack of confidence are holding them back from achieving their full potential. No matter what role you…
The Assertive Girl’s Guide To Getting What You Want “Pushy.” “Aggressive.” When it comes to dealing with conflict in the workplace, it’s safe to say that treading the line between “assertive” and “aggressive” is a tightrope walk. Real innovation and change, however, occurs when people argue, as Harvard Business School professor Linda Hill contends in her latest book, Collective Genius. “Diversity and…
Who runs the world? That’s right, girls. Be inspired by the influential women contributing to society and create your own positive change. Here are 7 women making a change for the better… Priyanka Chopra Chopra has been working for years on perfecting the arts of acting and activism. She began her career in India as a Bollywood actress and after…
When you can articulate the difference between you and your competitors and push your superiority to the customers, you are successfully standing out as a brand. Branding strategy requires unique value propositions. It requires you to compete on unique attributes still unserved by your competitors. However, there’s a basic blueprint that every brand relies on. Research any of the big guns…
In the wake of the #MeToo movement and calls to make workplaces more inclusive, employers are evaluating which opportunities are being offered to women, how to improve career development and how to help women succeed. To further that discussion, some women at the start of their careers told The New York Times what they thought companies could do to reform…
Nancy Abu-Bonsrah is making history by being placed at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s neurology department. Johns Hopkins University is making history with the residency of Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, their first black female neurosurgeon resident at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. The news was announced on Friday, March 17, which is known nationwide as “Match Day.” The day is significant in that it indicates when…
Everyone knows that running is a great way to get into shape, but it also can benefit almost every part of your body and lift your mood. Whether it’s your favorite part of the day or something you have to push yourself through, the benefits are undeniable. The next time you’re thinking of skipping a run, think of these six…
WASHINGTON, August 29, 2018 – Today the global SDGs and Her Competition announced its inaugural 2018 winner chosen from over 1,200 entries. The contest — co-sponsored by the World Bank Group, the Wharton School Zicklin Center, UNDP, and UN Women — showcases women micro-entrepreneurs helping to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through their business operations. The winning entry is Tanzania-based WomenChoice Industries owned by…
