Women in Business Myth #3: Women are not strong enough Myth #3: Women are not strong enough Even though some agree that having women in leadership positions is a global concept, and that men need to be involved in the cause to help women advance in their careers, the concept of women not being strong…
Women in Business Top Myth #2: Men are excluded Last week I shared my thoughts on the top myths, that in my opinion, hindered African women from advancing to the top of their various fields (especially in the corporate and political sectors). I discussed the first myth, which was Women occupying Leadership roles is not an…
Are you an event planner? If yes, then here are 10 tips for proper event management. Planning: You’re a planner so the first thing you should do is to think and plan. Planning is necessary in event management. What’s the size of the event; big, medium or small? What are the necessary things needed to…
Retirement is a great thing only when you have something to fall back on, and possess things (especially finances) that will spice up your old age and make it worthwhile. Will you be in a golf club or an old people’s home? You should prefer playing with your kids and grand kids in a country…
Choosing a career path is an important decision at a point in one’s life. This decision can either make or mar you. Hence, one needs to be very careful when making this kind of decision. If you want to organize a social platform for employers and potential job seekers to meet, you’ll definitely need help…
With greater height comes greater responsibility and what a man can do, a woman can do too. Don’t be naive when you rise through the rank, it’s a worthy height. You’re not inferior as a woman, always remember you are capable and up to the task. Here are effective tips on how to cope as…
Women in Business: Top Myths Busted One would think that as women rise to the top in all the various sectors that control the world economy, seeing a woman in a lead role won’t be a surprise anymore. I’m sure it’s not easy getting there. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who holds the record for being the first female…
Running a business efficiently and effectively has to do with proper planning, analyzing, surveying, organizing, directing and controlling. For you to engage in proper business administration, you need to follow these tips on effective business administration. Proper Planning: Every business idea, act or decision needs to be properly planned. To have an effective business administration,…
Have you ever wondered about how to overcome fatigue and boredom at work? Well you’re not alone because this question has been on the mind of most working class individuals. No matter how cool an interesting your job is, there are sometimes you get tired and bored working. However, we have come up with some…
When it comes to knowing if you’re doing the right job, its either you are or you aren’t! Doing the right job makes you happy, and if you are not happy in your current job, then you should have a re-think because what makes you happy, improves you and gives you peace of mind, will…
Trust is like a green leaf that showcases the beauty of a well nourished tree. Gaining your boss’s trust at work, is gaining his business ideas and proving you can germinate them into a well balanced and established business. Trust is very vital in any business setting. Trust is what makes the organization strong and…
It’s quite important to focus on what you are paid to do and to do it effectively and efficiently. Engaging in the right activities at work is very proper and vital. What are the right activities? Office Maintenance: Each employee or team is given an office to use and maintain. Cleaning up your desk, arranging…