Executive Female articles from January 1994

Executive Female archives from January 1994

When you try to be a manager and a friend.
January 1, 1994... You take me for granted." The words floated in the air between my publicity manager and me. "No I don't. Not in the least," I denied. An ominous silence. I wasn't getting anywhere. Nor was I really sure how she and I had...

Manage time wisely.
January 1, 1994... Too busy to manage your time? Let technology ease the load. A growing number of high-tech helpers are designed for managers whose jobs involve monster schedules, which require juggling projects, organizing a slew of disparate details as well as...

The growth strategy too many owners overlook: small businesses that export their products - or their services - are finding out just how great this can be for the bottom line. (includes related article on where to get help)
January 1, 1994... At one time, the biggest milestone of growth for an entrepreneur was taking her product or service national. But ever since the US market stalled, many companies have been leapfrogging the States in favor of foreign shores. "Companies often...

Franchise finds: where to find start-up money. (includes two new money sources)
January 1, 1994... Getting financing for any business can be a monumental headache. Fortunately, franchisees have a slight edge over most start-ups. First of all, they have more avenues to pursue--such as financing provided by the franchisor or by the franchisee...

Entrepreneurial problem solver: who to hire? How to delegate? (Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training)
January 1, 1994... WHAT BETTER WAY to enhance your business expertise than to hook up with a seasoned entrepreneur who, having found solutions to problems similar to yours, can give you customized guidance. Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training (WNET), a...

The high achiever's time management workshop. (includes related articles)
January 1, 1994... Aargh! It's the new workplace--more to do, fewer people to do it. Work piles up, systems bog down, bad habits take over. But there's a new year in the offing. What better time to rethink, retool, replan and come out ahead in the eternal...

The soul of a business: Tom's of Maine has some unusual ideas about managing a business - and they work. (includes reading list) (excerpt from book) (Company Profile)
January 1, 1994... It used to be that whenever "soul" and "business" were mentioned in the same breath, the conversation was about someone selling her soul in exchange for gobs of money, a peach position or the mere promise of either. Let's face it--a code of...

What it's really like to work in a small company. (includes related articles)
January 1, 1994... When most of us were children, the best jobs with the top salaries--the ones most people aspired to--were at the big industrial companies. Unless your family owned a small business, you didn't set your sights on working in one. The rewards were...

First Lady, women's groups join NAFE in satellite conference. (Hillary Rodham Clinton, National Association for Female Executives)
January 1, 1994... Eighteen national women's organizations joined NAFE on October 23 to host a nationwide satellite conference: "A Dual Vision: Excellence for You, Empowerment for All Women." The conference included such distinguished speakers as First Lady...

Old Senate, new Senate. (investigation of sexual harassment allegations against Oregon Senator Bob Packwood) (Report from Washington)
January 1, 1994... I remember a heartrending story from years ago about the "boy in the bubble"--a child who had no immunological defenses and spent his entire brief life in a plastic bubble apart from the rest of humanity. It was the image of that bubble...

How networking makes us better managers. (Networking) (Column)
January 1, 1994... For years I've been unable to erase from my memory "A Visit from the Footbinder," a short story by Emily Prager. Lady Guo Guo is the main character of the story, set in China in the late thirteenth century. In addition to decorating her burial...

How can I recharge my worn-out staff?
January 1, 1994... As companies continue to trim their work forces to the bone, employees often face an unrelenting regime of tight deadlines, long hours and scarce recognition. With each new challenge, it becomes more and more difficult to rally the spark and...

When to sell a stock.
January 1, 1994... Deciding when to sell is just as important as deciding which stocks to buy in the first place. The refusal to sell, whether it's due to unrealistic expectations, stubbornness or inattention, is the undoing of many an investor. As a...

Measure what you're really making on your investments.
January 1, 1994... Whatever your investment goals, the ultimate success of your portfolio depends on the returns it provides. Don't make the mistake of some investors--thinking that the change in price between the time they buy and the time they sell represents...

How everyone can plug in to online services. (includes related articles)
January 1, 1994... For millions of people, the interactive technology available on computers through online services is unlocking an electronic universe Of information limited only by their imagination (and pocketbook). E-mail has suddenly become the party...

Working at home: too much of a good thing?
January 1, 1994... With the availability of PCs, modems and fax machines, telecommuting has been heralded as one solution to the work/family juggling act. And as major cities grapple with increasingly severe traffic and air pollution, some municipalities have...

Members of the Club: The Coming of Age of Executive Women.
January 1, 1994... AS PART OF MY JOB AS PUBLISHER of Executive Female, I try to read as many women's career books as I can. Occasionally, I read something that puts the issues executive women deal with today in a very clear light. In their book Members of the...

The postponed life: the ability to delay gratification may be a sign of maturity, but let's not carry it to extremes.
January 1, 1994... A GROUP OF US WERE HAVING an annual holiday lunch, reviewing the events of the past year and spinning plans for the future. "As soon as I lose about 15 pounds, I'll get a fabulous haircut, buy a bunch of new clothes and do a makeover on...