Women business leaders are taking a proactive approach to educating themselves on the financial requirements, bid process and political aspects of business developments. Women business owners are a unique breed-with characteristics that are both consistent and contradictory-and the business world is taking notice. On one hand, they may be strong and courageous in negotiating a […]
Across the region, thousands of businesses have a woman at the helm. by Rick A. Richards Surviving in business is tough no matter who you are. Toss in a sluggish economy, political uncertainty and a legislative landscape that could include higher taxes and it’s a wonder anyone would want to take on the challenge. Now,
Since its launch in late 2005, YouTube has become a medium that a business can’t afford to ignore. Currently 100 million videos are viewed every day; 98 of AdAge’s Top 100 advertisers have run campaigns on YouTube and the Google Display Network. Businesses of all sizes are using this medium in a variety of innovative,
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Ladies, Grow Your Business SBA can help with the financing for launch or expansion. Restaurants, dental offices, funeral homes, personnel staffing agencies, health and beauty spas, clinical testing laboratories – what do they have in common? These Indiana companies are owned by women and they all have received SBA guaranteed business loans from their financial
How five women business owners succeed in Northwest Indiana. by Rick A. Richards Determination has helped sweep away any impediments to business success for five Northwest Indiana women who have carved out successful niches by doing things their way. When Georgeann Quealy decided the time was right to move her food ingredient company from a
In June 2008, after a long, grueling campaign for the Democratic nomination for president, Hillary Clinton finally conceded to Barack Obama. It was a historic moment for the entire nation, but especially for American women. “Although we weren’t able to shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling this time, thanks to you, it’s got about 18
