Sex & Gender Issues

The impact on a small business should it face a sexual harassment lawsuit can be devastating - both to its finances and its reputation. As a business owner you need to understand and...

Former Chairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises, Inc. tells women attending the Women Impacting Public Policy regional meeting that engaging in public policy is critical for their businesses.,

Carrie Bell of Madcapz.net sells colorful women's baseball caps and is growing her online presence and store. She has a great Facebook page...

NAWBO Ventura County hosted its 11th Annual BRAVO Awards luncheon Friday, May 15. The theme: EVOLUTION: We've Come Alway Way Baby."...

If you think business is tough, try working with your husband. I see many couples who work together quite successfully. They have a kind of shorthand of how they get work done. They...

Janice Bryant Howroyd, the inspirational founder of Act 1 Personnel Services, shares how she turned $1,500 and her dream of business ownership into the largest woman- and minority-owned staffing company in the U.S.

Your ability to present your business with confidence is critical -- particularly in today's tough economy. Speech strategist, Diane DiResta, has a new program to help women business owners power up their presentation...

Wondering if and how the stimulus package will help your small business? Create your own small business stimulus package by attending small business events this spring. You can network, sell, and learn new...

Working mothers often feel an inordinate amount of stress. What is stressing you out? Identifying the cause is the first step to alleviating some of the stress in your life.

Are the founders of SoNapa wine bar drunk on their own success?

Genevieve Thiers, CEO of Sittercity.com, shares her company's experience with the recession.

If your organization approaches sexual harassment training only at time of hire, you may be risking a great deal.

Can working mothers ever lead a life that does not include that five letter word Guilt?

A fan letter from an elementary school student confirmed the imporatance of inspiring young girls and introducing them to the world of opportunity ahead. Because March is Women's History Month, this is an...

Many women in business are finding that these tough financial times are not stopping their companies from growing.

Consider the items in your home. Are they needs, or are they wants? What could you live without, and what could you never let go of?

Not every entrepreneur wants to have employees. They add levels of complexity to the business that you may not welcome. But if you don't want to hire and manage employees, you could be...