Promise Phelon of UpMo recently wrote an article on "Tracking the Habits of Elite Networkers" based on an UpMo study titled "Professional Networking and Its Impact on Career Advancement." Given that networking is a crucial component to all phases of consulting, from starting a consulting business to running a consulting business to growing a consulting business, I thought I'd share it with all of you. By the way, I came across this article via LinkedIn, the online networking tool that study … [Read more...]
WIC President, Linda Popky, Named “Top 100 Women of Influence” in Silicon Valley
March 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Linda Popky, Women in Consulting's (WIC) president, was named one of Silicon Valley's "Top 100 Women of Influence" in 2009 by Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal. Linda was recognized for her service as president of WIC, and according to Business Journal Publisher James MacGregor, "The women listed exemplify many of the attributes that make Silicon Valley a global leader in business, philanthropy, and public policy. The experience and skills these women demonstrate have helped to … [Read more...]
Tips for Reducing Ergonomic Strains
March 8, 2009 By 1 Comment
Tips for Reducing Ergonomic Strains These ergonomic safety tips from Laurel Standley on the WIC Community List were too good not to post. It's important to ensure your workstation is properly set up. I've seen too many repetitive motion injuries (in a previous life I was an HR benefits coordinator, responsible for workers comp), so Laurel's email was a good reminder (she was a safety officer in a previous job). First, make sure your computer screen is at eye level (telephone books or a … [Read more...]
Women: Are You Selling Yourself Short? Pricing for a Healthy Business
March 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Check out this nice opinion article by Anne Alexander on Blogcritics Magazine on a common problem for women entrepreneurs -- under pricing -- why it happens and how to price more effectively. Read "Women: Are You Selling Yourself Short? Pricing for a Healthy Business" … [Read more...]
March Is Women’s History Month
March 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Mary Edmunds, a member of our WIC Community, sent an email to the group reminding us that March is Women's History Month; and she pointed us to a great website: National Women's History Project. This is a great site! Thanks Mary! In honor of Women's History Month, I'm making a proclamation, using the U.S. President's one as a guide (one of the suggestions from the site on how to celebrate): Whereas every member of Women In Consulting (WIC) has made contributions to the growth and success of … [Read more...]
