The Downtown Women's Club womensDISH blog

When H*ll Freezes Over

2010-02-06T14:07:21-05:00

It’s official. Massachusetts elects a Republican and H*ll is literally freezing over. At least it is for DC. So, for my Mid-Atlantic readers, I thought I would re-run a column that has become a yearly standard up here in Boston....

Entrepreneurship: Do you have the spirit? Guest Post by Nicole Williams

2010-02-05T18:03:52-05:00

Nicole Williams is the author of Girl on Top: You Guide to Turning Dating Rules into Career Success, and provides us with three things you need to be a successful entrepreneur. To go it alone or not to go it...

Book Review: Networkers are Connectors

2010-02-04T14:18:37-05:00

I’m reviewing The Connectors: How the World’s Most Successful Businesspeople Build Relationships and Win Clients for Fife by Maribeth Kuzemeski, for two reasons: I liked the idea that it’s not about “networking” but about “connecting.” 2010 is a decade where...

Are You Engaging - Or Just Chattering?

2010-01-28T07:43:00-05:00

Social media is a great business tool. It allows you to connect with your customers and clients in a very friendly, personal way, even if they are located thousands of miles away from you. If you are using Facebook and...

Things To Do Now, Before You Forget

2010-01-26T13:39:34-05:00

There are lots of little things that pop up during the year -- usually when you're busy and can easily forget those "little things." Taking care of them now before they pop up can help make this an easier year....

Three Tips to Create a 140-Character Pitch That Gets Results

2010-01-25T13:21:58-05:00

We all know that to successfully market any product, image is everything. We decide what to buy based on the impression we have about a product’s quality and reputation. If you are involved in a job search or seeking to...

Networking etiquette

2010-01-25T13:03:48-05:00

It's a new year and time for a new start. Perhaps you're looking for a new job or perhaps you want to be meeting more people. Building relationships through networking is a great way to achieve those goals. I thought...

Tap your passion for your career: Guest Author Post by Allison Maslan

2010-01-20T10:11:00-05:00

Ever wonder how you can incorporate a passion into your career? Check out the Blast Off! Dream Career Questionnaire based on my new book, Blast Off! The Surefire Success Plan To Launch Your Dreams Into Reality. 1. As a child,...

Email address discrimination?

2010-01-19T08:37:50-05:00

A few of my favorite marketing and social media pals were twittering about a good lifehacker.com article re: how your email address affects your personal brand. The username you select is vastly more important than the provider you use. Firstname.lastname@aol.com...

Violence against women is never funny

2010-01-18T12:34:06-05:00

The following column is solely the writer's opinion and not that of the Downtown Women's Club. I was going to refrain from writing about the current Massachusetts special election until after Tuesday (and even then it would be limited to...