Women in Business


Recent Women in Business Articles

Nice Girls Brag: Here’s How

Women are told that it’s not ladylike to brag. But done right, it can be one of the most effective ways to grow your business and your influence.  Read more

5 Ways to Look More Professional

Sometimes little things make a big difference. Here are some easy ways to get a competitive edge.  Read more

3 Lessons From the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Disaster

The foundation's recent public relations mess offers valuable takeaways for small businesses.  Read more

5 Easy Ways to Drum Up PR Coverage

Does the press love your business as much as you do? Here are five ways to grab the media's attention--no PR expertise required.  Read more

Making a Bundle on Baby Bloomers

RuffleButts founder Amber Schaub reinvented the bloomers from her youth, which led to a full-fledged children's apparel company she now runs with her husband.  Read more

Taxi Drivers Get Around Card Fees

Small businesses are always thinking about clever ways to save money, and cab drivers are no exception.  Read more

Corporate America Is Killing Your Start-up Dreams

Chained to your desk? I've been there. If you're still stuck working for a giant company, you need to know these two things right now.  Read more

How She Financed Carol's Daughter's Growth 

Before Carol's Daughter was large enough to require an equity partner, founder Lisa Price cultivated a personal relationship with her local Brooklyn bank man...  Watch video

How Carol's Daughter Founder Lisa Price Juggles It All 

With three children and a beauty business vying for her attention, what's Lisa Price's trick? A supportive spouse, and cutting herself some slack. "Do it whe...  Watch video

A Simple E-mail “cc” Could Lose You Business

Those few minutes you save by hitting "cc" might not be worth it. Here's why.  Read more

How Spanx Got Started 

Sara Blakely on how she came up with the idea for Spanx footless pantyhose.  Watch video

Dating Advice for the Single Entrepreneur

Between the long work hours, high anxiety levels, and years of no income, start-up founders are not easy to live with. So pick a partner who is.  Read more

3 Tactics to Become a Better Salesperson

The secret to successful selling? Don't sell right away.  Read more

5 Biggest Event Planning Fears and How to Face Them

Will anyone show up? What if people get bored? Check out these five ideas to set your next company event up for success.  Read more

6 Marketing New Year’s Resolutions for 2012

The new year means new opportunities to grow your business bigger, better and faster. Get started with these six resolutions.  Read more

Deepak Chopra's Daughter on Work-Life Balance 

Mallika Chopra describes how her father's well-being techniques served her, especially as she launched her own company, Intent, a social network.  Watch video

When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Coffee

It's not natural to reach out when your business is struggling. But that's exactly when you need to do it the most. Here are three ways a coffee can boost yo...  Read more

Sales Lessons From Barbara Corcoran and Sara Blakely

Barbara Corcoran and Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx, spill their sales secrets at the Inc. Women's Summit.  Read more

Sara Blakely Shares Secrets to Spanx Success

Sara Blakely's company, Spanx, has taken the hosiery world by storm. But it takes more than a great product to disrupt an industry.  Read more

7 Tips to Beat Firing Anxiety

Whether it's firing someone or any other dreaded conversation, Donna Flagg's cheat sheet will help you through it.  Read more

Do Your Employees Follow You on Social Media?

How, and when, to react to employees' social media posts can be challenging. Here, some tips.  Read more

Mallika Chopra on Harnessing the Power of Intent

The daughter of Deepak Chopra talks about choosing--and achieving--what you really want in life.  Read more

Businesses Only a Woman Could Start

From comfortable hosiery to hand-made jewelry, these ingenious companies are--and only could be--the brainchildren of women.  View slideshow

Are You Ready to Sell on TV?

A lucrative partnership with the Home Shopping Network keeps Carol’s Daughter on-air and growing fast.  Read more

How a Revamped Office Environment Can Boost Company Morale

My company recently moved to a new space, and even the slightest changes made a big difference in employee morale.  Read more

How I Did It: Rachel Ashwell, Shabby Chic

Rachel Ashwell was a single mother when she opened her first Shabby Chic boutique in Santa Monica, California. Then the financial crisis hit.  Read more

Areas of Your Business You Should Be Testing

What worked well for your company yesterday may not be the best today. Make sure you're getting the best results by putting various parts of your business to...  Read more

Master Marketing to Moms

Mom has the power of the family purse. So why do marketers so badly miss the mark when attempting to target mothers?  Read more

Two Tough Questions From Women in Technology

At a recent Startup Weekend event, an impromptu gathering with young women in tech brought up some interesting questions.  Read more

Barbara Corcoran's Sweet Smell of Revenge

The New York City real estate entrepreneur and author explains one of the more unusual motives behind her success.  Read more

Thanks for Coming Clean Domino's; Comcast Should Take Notes!

We all can learn a lesson or two on how to correct a negative image. Here's what Domino's is doing right.  Read more

How I Make Time For Sleep

Start-up founder Eileen P. Gunn writes about how she budgets time to maximize focus, momentum--and rest.  Read more

How Much is TMI on Your Website?

Most CEOs are hesitant about putting their e-mail address on their company website. Here's why I do it.  Read more

Why Women Don’t Get Venture Capital: The Bruised Nose Theory

My daughter fell on her nose at camp this summer. This, in a nutshell is why I’m reluctant to seek venture capital or to build my business, ...  Read more

Cause Marketing: Do a Good Deed to Get a Good Deed

Everybody loves to do good. Here are four steps - and a few creative ideas - to kick-start a cause marketing campaign for your business.  Read more