Category Archives: networking

WISE Women Succeeding in Entrepreneurship in 2014 and 2015

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

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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Tweet Your Way to the Top at an Event

At events such as conferences and tradeshows, there is never a shortage of people to meet, vendors to visit and sessions to learn from. The amount of information shared/presented can be overwhelming at times! One of the greatest benefits of … Continue reading

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Save Time and Make Valuable Connections by Networking Stategically

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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Ways to Win More Sales

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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Things to Look for in a Venture Capitalist

As an entrepreneur in the startup phase, there comes a stage when you might be working with venture capitalists (VCs). Some people think VCs are really lucky, others believe they’re extremely smart and well organized in their investments. VCs tend … Continue reading

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Negotiating Your Way to a ‘Yes’

Negotiation is not something that is taught in school. Knowing how to negotiate your way to a “yes” can go a long way to benefit anyone – from employees to entrepreneurs. Sometimes it can be hard for people to see … Continue reading

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Networking and Educational Events: Part II – Plan for Success

In a previous post, I wrote about the important role networking and educational events can play in a woman’s professional development and how to choose the right events to attend. However, if you think simply identifying an event, registering for … Continue reading

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Women, Networking and Educational Events: Part 1 – Choosing the Right Events

As women in business, most of us have had the good fortune of working with a strong mentor. Many of us have also served as mentors ourselves, sharing what others have shared with us and what we have learned with … Continue reading

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12th Annual WISE Symposium to Feature Expert Women Entrepreneurs as Keynote Speakers

Speakers include Jessica Herrin of Stella & Dot, Melinda Emerson of SmallBizLady, Amy Cosper, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, and Good Morning, Beautiful Business author Judy Wicks; and many more. Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (WISE) is bringing powerhouse entrepreneurial … Continue reading

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