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Women Mean Business – Seek Investors or Be an Investor

by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Small Business, Start-up, Women In Business

Women are often overlooked or underappreciated when it comes to participating in investment forums, serving on boards, and leading companies. Women pursuing investment capital and GETTING investment capital are disadvantaged because many forums aren’t “friendly” to...

The Variability of Weather and Women: It’s All About Perspective

by Lea Strickland | Jul 31, 2014 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Small Business, Start-up, Women In Business

The other day, one of my international clients commented that the weather in his city (and country) was like a woman. Then, he stopped with a dramatic pause (perhaps realizing we had just met and his comment might not be appreciated in the spirit meant), and I began...

The “Girls’ Club” Revisited

by Lea Strickland | Sep 28, 2009 | Business Articles, Business Growth, Small Business, Start-up, Women In Business

As women business owners, managers, executives, or community leaders, it is important that we provide support to each other and serve as positive role models for current and future generations of women.  That does not equate, however, to exclusionary practices or...

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