I finally have business license! I run a small retail arbitrage venture and I am the only employee. I’m finding there is a bunch of tax jargon that I have to know now and it’s daunting. What can I do? I also need innovative and positive feedback from people who are in business. I’m the only person […] Read more…
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? This is where I ask 40-something women to share 3 things to help a 20-something get a head start on gaining confidence to make decisions that are right for you. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. 1. Don’t get too comfortable. If […] Read more…
Some advice from a 7×7 Mentor Salon on entrepreneurship. It touches on a familiar feeling for many 20-somethings as they navigate their career and look at their peers…”am I there yet?” There is this sense of instant success. You read these articles on 20-somethings who start a company and a year later they’re getting all […] Read more…
Let’s hear it for the women. An infographic (click here to see: “Too Late To Start?”) recently made the social media rounds illustrating that yes — there is life after 35 for entrepreneurs. It features founders who launched a business after 35. A good case to make, given the recent attention on ageism in Silicon Valley. Unfortunately, they […] Read more…
I had a great time hosting a 7×7 Mentoring Salon for SMW in February. I’m just now catching up with the video, which you can see here. See the panel profiles here. 7×7 Mentoring Salons give people actionable advice to advance their career. I get together seven experienced leaders and seven up-and-coming professionals/entrepreneurs for a chance to […] Read more…
Today I have a guest post from an inspiring 20-something who has learned the value of failure early on…and is leaning in to get the most out of it. Sometimes “not a good fit” just means you are meant for something better — better in line with your strength. Here is Lynne Guey’s story. ~ […] Read more…
Dear 40-somethings, First of all, sorry for my English but I’m writing from Paris (France). I’m 26. I still live with my parents due to a lack of money as I have been working on my own business for the past year. I love my business idea, doing marketing and learning new skills. Professionals in […] Read more…
Today I’m sharing an interview I did with Tereza Nemessanyi, CEO and co-founder fo Honestly Now, a great site to get that honest advice you need when you need it. The interview which first ran on Women 2.0 shares her story about what she wishes she knew about starting out at a startup in the early […] Read more…