It's never too early to get serious about your holiday shopping strategy! This year, give your local community a reason to support local business! Read More
In a hostile job market where just 6 in 10 Millennials have a job, half of which are part-time, this type of recruiting is easy. Companies are constantly flooded with job applications from a large pool of talented experienced Millennials who are already underpaid or working part-time. No wonder Gen Read More
Despite of the many booming industries in Illinois, the state placed 38th in a Forbes list of the ‘Best States to do Business In.’ Unfortunately, a fairly high corporate tax rate combined with hefty state fees and a regulatory government has made it a tad difficult to run a business in Illinois. Ho Read More
Not everyone was blessed with the urge to wake up in the morning and grace a stage facing an audience of thousands. Nope, some of us would rather be the one writing the speech, or the one behind the spotlight, pointing it in the center of attention’s general direction.

Unfortunately, if you happ Read More
It takes a special type of person to be an entrepreneur. Someone with passion, someone with drive, someone with the ability to wear a million hats at the same time. Some of the most amazing people I know are entrepreneurs and what I've found their secret to be is the bravery they have to follow a d Read More
When I chose to start a blog, one of the first things I wanted to do was feature stories about women and their businesses so that others can learn from their insights and accomplishments... Read More
There is a well known, and often used, caricature of the 'angry boss' -- a typically short, balding man, red in the face, screaming at some unnamed intern or employee over something trivial like a foamy latte from Starbucks. Dealing with overly emotional and irrational people is difficult enough w Read More
What’s your (x)? It’s a question that Nancy Goldstein, Founder and Chief Strategist at Compass(x) Strategy likes to ask her clients in order to help companies overcome their most difficult marketing and growth strategies and put something good, useful, and powerful into the world. And while Compass Read More
Women with determination and willpower will easily dominate the workforce and become an industry leader with little to no problem. While it might not be such a simple task, women can take the workforce by storm with four simple steps. Read More
It doesn’t matter what it says on your business card – we are all in the experience business. Every customer and audience member deserves the best. Here’s how to deliver a great experience and make people eager for more! Read More
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