Monthly Archives: February 2010

Walking On Eggshells

Do you walk on eggshells around people with chronic illness or disabilities? If so, you are not alone. Maybe you’re a little uncomfortable — you don’t know quite what to say and don’t want to stick your foot in your … Continue reading

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Are You An Entrepreneur? Take This Test

by Daniel Isenberg Some of your friends are doing it. People who do it are in the front pages and web almost every day. Even President Obama is talking about it. So should you do it? Should you join the … Continue reading

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Women dominate U.S. workforce for first time in history

Source: New York Times By CATHERINE RAMPELL Published: February 5, 2010 For the first time in recorded history, women outnumber men on the nation’s payrolls. This benchmark is bittersweet, as it comes largely at men’s expense. Because men have been … Continue reading

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5 Mistakes Women Entrepreneurs Make

What common mistakes do women entrepreneurs make, and how I can I avoid them? This is a question our bankers often hear from both new business owners and seasoned entrepreneurs. "We can all learn from our mistakes and from the … Continue reading

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USA Today Spotlights Entrepreneurs

Source: Laura Petrecca, USA TODAY USA TODAY asked people who wanted to start a small business to be part of the USA TODAY Small Business Challenge, a six-month series that would follow their progress from having an idea to making … Continue reading

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