Women in Business

Learn about the issues facing women in business, from discrimination and pay gaps to proper dress codes for corporate jobs. And get info on striking out as an entrepreneur and starting a woman-owned business.

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All Basics Workplace Issues Business Attire
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The Process of Choosing a Business Partner
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Learn the Importance of a Feasibility Study and How to Write One
Advice and Tips for Single Parents Balancing Work and Life
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Starting a New Business? You'll Need Local Licenses and Special Permits
Putting Money to Your Small Business
Should You Ask Family or Friends for Cash for Your Small Business?
ERISA law covers employer insurance coverage for employee ebenfit
What to Know About ERISA
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Consider the Pros and Cons of Subleasing Office Space Before You Sign
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Get Freelance Worker Statistics and Learn About This Thriving Industry
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How and Why to Gain Self-Certification for a Women-Owned Businesses
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What's Your True Motivation for Starting Your Own Business?
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Work Faster and More Efficiently With These 5 Hacks
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How to Ask for Vacation Time at Your New Job
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What Are Open Source Applications and How Do They Work?
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Two Valuable Networking Skills
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Morning Motivation Tips to Get Your Day Off to the Right Start
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What Are Your Options When You Can't Raise Enough Working Capital?
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Is It Legal for My Employer to Tap My Phone?
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What Is an Accounting Journal?
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How to Develop Outstanding Customer Service Policies
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What Is a Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Business?
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Tips on How to File a Fictitious Business Name DBA Statement
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Helpful Tips for Surviving Your First Year in Business
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Why You Need Mission Statement
Condo Developments in the Lower East Side, Manhattan, between Allen Street and East Houston Street
Learn About Industrial Space Lease Terms, Rent and Other Fees
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How Can I Change Accounting Methods Using IRS Form 3115?
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Pro Bono or Volunteer Services: Two Different Things at Tax Time
When the road to success leads to stress
15 Surefire Cures for of an Afternoon Slump
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The Double Standard of Work-Life Balance
The Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs (and How to Overcome Them)
Woman looking at paychecks to determine if she has unequal pay as a woman
What Is (Gender) Pay Inequity at Work and Is It Illegal?
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Sex Discrimination at Work Including Examples and Legal Issues
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Miss, Mrs., or Ms.: How Should You Address Women in Business?
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Here Are Some Helpful Guidelines to Follow for Giving Your Boss a Gift
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Here Are Some Helpful Holiday Gift Ideas and Tips for Co-Workers
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The Best Gift Cards Ideas for Your Boss and Co-Workers
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How Eye Contact Can Help You Close the Sale
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How Much Should I Spend on a Gift for My Boss?
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5 Stores That Sell Women's Plus-Sized Business Suits for Less
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Seal the Deal: 10 Tips for Pulling Off the Perfect Handshake
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How You Should Tip During a Business Lunch
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How to Wear Accessories to Impress in a Business Environment
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Introduction Etiquette for Business Men and Women