| June 13, 2012 | News for women business owners |
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- The intersection of economics and women's empowerment
Women leaders tend to focus on helping to empower other people, according to Alyse Nelson, author of "Vital Voices: The Power of Women Leading Change Around the World." Economic issues play a key role in women's advancement, she said. "When women become empowered economically they'll invest it first in their communities and their families as they gain greater financial independence and opportunity," she said. Forbes
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- Quotas aren't popular with women in finance
Women in the financial-services industry say that they have faced additional challenges because of their gender, but the majority aren't in favor of implementing diversity quotas for company boards. In the past year and a half, there has been an uptick in interest over gender imbalance issues, according to Helena Morrissey, founder of the 30% Club. The Wall Street Journal
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- Holistic fertility-service businesses are booming
Pulling Down the Moon -- which offers yoga classes, acupuncture and other services -- is one of many businesses targeting women with fertility issues. The business, which was started in Chicago by Beth Heller and Tami Quinn, now has four centers. "Never did we imagine that it would grow into a $1.3 million company," Quinn said. Entrepreneur online
(6/7)
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- Survey: B2B companies miss out on social mentions
B2B companies are lagging behind their B2C counterparts when it comes to tracking and responding to social chatter, according to a Satmetrix survey. More than half of B2C companies tracked and followed up on social mentions, while just over a quarter of B2B companies did the same. eMarketer
(6/8)
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- How to survive life after the death of unlimited data
Verizon Wireless is introducing a new data-sharing plan that lets users spread their data allocation among multiple devices. Among the major U.S. carriers, only Sprint still offers an unlimited data plan free of throttling. Whitson Gordon offers advice on how to adjust to the new data reality, including how you might be able to hold on to your unlimited plan for at least a little longer. Lifehacker
(6/12), USA TODAY/The Associated Press
(6/12), CNNMoney
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- Computer cleaning tips
Cleaning your computer can help to reduce overheating and allow it to remain in good operating condition, Ramon Ray writes. "Keep whatever surface upon which your computer sits as free from dust as possible." Use a lint-free cloth to clean the outside of your hardware and use compressed air to clean the interior, he writes. SmallBizTechnology.com
(6/12)
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- The traits that elevate elite entrepreneurs to stunning success
Successful entrepreneurs are different than other people in that they are willing to keep trying even after experiencing failures, according to Carol Tice, author of "How They Started: How 25 Good Ideas Became Great Companies." "Failure doesn't faze them," she notes. "They figure out what they did wrong and what to do right the next time." ReadWriteWeb.com
(6/11)
- 6 tips for making a good impression via voicemail
People might judge you based on the voicemails you leave them so it's important to create a good impression, Lee Polevoi writes. Your voicemails should be simple, short and should include your contact information, Polevoi writes. It's a good idea to create a script and to practice what you plan to say. Intuit Small Business Blog
(6/11)
- Bring customers in to boost your business bond
Businesses might be able to develop deeper relationships with their customers by implementing customer-in-residence programs, John Jantsch writes. A company that is using such a program would pick a customer each month with which to share information. "The key to making this work for your business is to think about and design it in a way where your entire community benefits from taking part and having access," he writes. Duct Tape Marketing
(6/11)
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- How to eat healthy on the road
It can be hard to eat nutritiously while traveling, but a few key strategies can help to avoid gaining extra pounds while on the road. Bring some healthy snacks with you as you walk around, and remember that cocktails can be loaded with calories, writes Kissairis Munoz. Among Munoz's other tips are to keep healthy foods in your mini-fridge and to prepare your own meals if possible. Time.com
(6/11)
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