Tatiana Serafin


Sit. Breathe. Be a Better Leader.

Russell Simmons meditates. So does Ray Dalio, the founder of the world’s biggest hedge fund. New research uncovers the management benefits: increased focus...  Read story

Against the Odds: A Bank Start-up

Kate Kelly launched Minnesota Bank & Trust amidst the 2008 market crisis. She says she’s ready to take it through another.  Read story

How to Assess Your Leadership Skills

Are you as effective a CEO as you can be? These seven steps will help you hone your style.  Read story

The Wrong Body Language at Work

Whether you’re presenting to investors, customers, or employees, communications expert Bill Rosenthal says you should be sure to avoid these gestures, expr...  View slideshow

How to Take Advantage of New Federal Contracting Rules for Women-Owned Businesses

A decade in the making, the Small Business Administration finally put in place rules for its women-owned small business federal contract program. Here's how ...  Read story

How One Female Entrepreneur Goes After Federal Contracts

Government work already makes up the bulk of Theresa Daytner's construction business. Now she's pursuing new federal contracts targeting female entrepreneurs.  Read story

Case Study: Paying Employee Health Claims Out-of-Pocket

John Schmitt opted to self-fund his employees' medical claims, and saw his company health insurance costs drop 20 percent.  Read story

Should You Self-Fund Your Employee Health Benefits?

More small businesses are choosing to pay out-of-pocket for employee health claims, rather than a fixed monthly premium to an insurance carrier. Here are the...  Read story