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5 Basic Business Ethics Tips By Angelia L. White

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Sometimes I think I should host monthly lectures on all of the lessons I’ve learned as a publisher. Maybe I could have something like a TED Talks and stand on a stage with a PowerPoint presentation or video highlight reel that features the lesson of the day. I would be on that stage for hours on this one topic: business ethics. What is business ethics? Well, I will give you the Angelia definition: Business ethics deals with the conduct of a person or a business that is rooted in an ethical or moral foundation. In short, it is those questionable things that are not always easily covered legally.  Learning business ethics or ethical practices has been ongoing for me, and I believe it will continue to be ongoing, because there is so much to learn. Also, business ethics lessons always come when a new situation arises, and there are always new situations. I’ve decided to share a few business ethics tips I’ve learned over the years:  If you have access to someone’s professional a

5 Tips to Launch a New Career Using Your Transferable Skills By Natasha Miller Williams

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Photo Credit: www.THREE20Media.com I was a six-year-old entrepreneur, selling gently used items from my parents’ porch. Opening day I sold my father a whistle and my brother a tchotchke I’d borrowed from his bedroom. I had a knack for identifying commercial value, and my enterprising skills were beginning to thrive. This inclination was essential a week later when I became the founder of our family’s newsletter. The first cover featured a compelling, breaking story: “Family Thrift Store Closes.” From thrift store and newsletter, to client service, operations, marketing, and now human resources, I’ve taken my ability to articulate a value proposition to each new job. These moves weren't all easy; hiring managers want someone with experience. It was up to me to express my capabilities, even if I’d never done similar work. At times, you, too, will want—or need—out of your field. Changing fields requires showcasing your transferable skills. Transferable skills are aptitude and

Success Steps for your Entrepreneurial Journey By Audrey L. Woodley

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How To Become A Successful Businesswoman  Women can be successful in business as much as men can. In today’s world, women are quickly changing the face of society and business by moving into leadership roles as managers and business owners in enterprises and corporations. With gender equality becoming more acceptable by the society, a lot of women have now become a significant part in the business sector. With the prevalence of women in business, more and more women are now encouraged to become entrepreneurs, and make a significant impact in the economy and industry. Becoming a successful businesswoman, however, can be very challenging. Like men, women have to take a lot of serious strides to become successful and productive. To become a successful businesswoman, you need to take note of these pointers and suggestions:  Find your niche Educate yourself Have a positive attitude  Entrepreneurs will always be their number one cheerleader. A lot of entrepreneurs don’t invest i

UN-COVER THE BURIED TREASURE WITHIN YOURSELF By Dr. Mimi D. Johnson

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In 1957, a monastery was being relocated to make room for a highway through Bangkok. The group of monks needed to relocate a giant clay Buddha statue from their temple to its new location. When the crane lifted the massive idol, the weight of it was so tremendous that it began to crack. The head monk, who was concerned about damaging the sacred Buddha, decided to lower the statue back to the ground and cover it with a large canvas tarp to protect it from the coming rain. Later that evening the monk went to check on the Buddha statue. He shined his flashlight under the tarp to see if the Buddha was staying dry and noticed a gleam of light shining through the crack in the clay. As he took a closer look, he wondered if there might be something underneath the clay. He ran to wake the other monks. With a chisel and hammer in hand, the monks began to carefully chip away the thick clay from the Buddha. As they knocked off shards of clay, the little gleam grew brighter and bigger. After ho

BOSS Spotlight: Meet The "Fashion Designer " Laurie Underwood

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Laurie Underwood, Owner and Designer of Wanda Grace. While following her childhood dreams, Laurie took on the challenges to see what successes she could accomplish by becoming an independent fashion designer. Laurie started her design business in 2008 and continues to grow her brand through style inspiration and empowerment. TheBOSSNetwork: What were some obstacles that you faced in the beginning process of starting your business or career? Laurie Underwood: One of the biggest obstacles I've faced when I started my business was the fact that I had to wear many hats at once, while juggling my day job and my role as a mother. Starting off, I was the Designer, Stylist, web designer, publicist,  brand manager, the customer service rep, basically, just about everything for my business. I wasn't at the point where I could pay people, nor was I at the point where I could trust others with my brand. But, with personal growth and patience, I found it easy to delegate certain role