Delegating brings up a lot of fears, especially for new business owners making their first hires. It forces us to give up control- always scary! It means that we are trusting another person with the outcome of our business, with the satisfaction of our customers. As part of my series about the “How To Delegate…
In order to be a successful business owner, it is important to be skilled in sales and marketing. The ability to know how to get your message out and compete by giving value first is a skill every business leader should have. I didn’t learn marketing in college, as I was an accounting major. I…
History is on your side — it shows that female-owned businesses are more successful than businesses started by their male counterparts and when one female succeeds, we all succeed. You will be creating a path for other female entrepreneurs, which we greatly need. Gender should not always be the topic of conversation — equality should be the mindset. As a part of…
The probability for female founders succeeding is higher simply because of the various attributes that are the key differing factors between them and their male counterparts. Women are better communicators. They have stronger networking skills and understand the importance of the latter in building a new business. As a part of our series about “Why…
Shoba Purushothaman is a Malaysian-born entrepreneur who has co-founded several companies: Bulletin International, The NewsMarket, Training Ventures. She was co-founder and chief executive officer of The NewsMarket, a digital news video platform. Purushothaman served as CEO and President of The NewsMarket until March 2009. Today Shoba is the Co-Founder and COO of Hardskills, a corporate…
Gratitude practices are all the rage these days, and for good reason. Research continues to unearth more and more benefits of gratitude, from relieving stress to improving sleep. The latest addition to the list? Better sex among couples. A study published in the Social Psychological and Personality Science journal found that the more people experience…
If you’re wondering how to move ahead in a partnership, get ready to receive some answers this week. Here’s your horoscope from the AstroTwins. Unconventional ideas might find you this Thursday, June 10, when the year’s only new moon in Gemini arrives as a game-changing solar eclipse. While the zodiac’s Twin traffics in “twos,” its…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. Every skin care fanatic has a favorite step of their routine—the layer of the ritual that brings them the most joy. And while I love the tender act of massaging…
Our editors have independently chosen the products listed on this page. If you purchase something mentioned in this article, we may earn a small commission. One of the best parts about makeup is that every look is completely adaptable. Precise and pristine methods do exist (looking at you, cut crease), but if you’re not too…
We know that managing stress is key to optimizing overall well-being, but let’s be honest: It’s much easier said than done. Sure, you may have the best intentions to keep stress levels in check, but identifying when and how to incorporate calming practices into your daily routines can feel…murky. The good news? Sometimes the smallest…
