Category Archives: women in business

WISE Women Succeeding in Entrepreneurship in 2014 and 2015

Posted on December 31, 2014 by wisesyracuse

WISE Women Succeeding in Entrepreneurship in 2014 and 2015 At the WISE Women’s Business Center, we witnessed so many women succeeding in entrepreneurship in 2014! More than 113 of you entered our doors to grow and start your businesses and … Continue reading →

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Building a Diverse Workplace

Posted on July 30, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Working in a startup or growing venture can be stressful, time consuming and creatively exhausting. Building a team of employees who are diverse and who can complement your existing strengths and talents can only help to improve your operation. While … Continue reading →

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(Mostly) Free Web Tools for Entrepreneurs – Part 2 of 2

Posted on July 23, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Continuing the blog post from the previous week, we will complete our list compiling some of the best web-based tools available to help entrepreneurs and growing businesses that are free/inexpensive to use. This list was originally compiled by Jeff Boss, … Continue reading →

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(Mostly) Free Web Tools for Entrepreneurs – Part 1 of 2

Posted on July 16, 2014 by wisesyracuse

There are so many web-based tools available to help entrepreneurs and growing businesses. Finding the least expensive (or no cost) tools are even more effective for a startup’s bottom line.   Former Navy SEAL Jeff Boss is an entrepreneur and … Continue reading →

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Hiring Your First Employee

Posted on July 9, 2014 by wisesyracuse

If you’re a startup entrepreneur, at some point you may want to hire an employee to help out. Hiring an employee is a critical step in building your business (should that be the direction you’re heading in). However, it’s important … Continue reading →

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Marketing Yourself as an Intrapreneur: Embracing Qualities of Entrepreneurs is Key

Posted on July 2, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs are not so different. Sure, an entrepreneur may be bootstrapping and working in a solo capacity and an intrapreneur may have the resources of a larger firm. But one thing remains the same for each type of … Continue reading →

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Save Time and Make Valuable Connections by Networking Stategically

Posted on June 18, 2014 by wisesyracuse

There’s never enough hours in a day. It’s probably a phrase you’ve heard (and said) many times over the course of your professional career—whether you’re an entrepreneur starting a new business or you’re working for someone else. Regardless of who … Continue reading →

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Best Practices to Boost Success in Life and Business

Posted on June 11, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Everyone defines success differently. For some it might be about purchasing a new car or taking a trip to an exotic location. For others it might mean providing for one’s family. It is important to define what success means for … Continue reading →

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Continuous Learning: Tips to Keep You Sharp

Posted on June 4, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Learning is time consuming and requires a lot of effort, yet it is the best way to keep us mentally agile into our golden years. For entrepreneurs, learning is essential and helps you to stay competitive. Some people tend to … Continue reading →

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Ways to Win More Sales

Posted on May 21, 2014 by wisesyracuse

Sales is an integral part of today’s economy. Rather than relying on simply your product/service, your ability to generate revenue and sell products and yourself will determine your success. Below are several signs that tell you are well positioned to … Continue reading →

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