Let me start by saying that the gender pay gap is real. There is a large amount of research and evidence that has backed this up in recent years. The gender pay gap often starts in the hiring stage when initial salary is decided and then increases as people get promoted. This is why, from the very beginning, it’s essential that you are skilled at the art of negotiation.
 

A business partnership is not just a partnership -it’s a relationship. As with any relationship, there is a honeymoon phase. Many people get too swept up in the good feelings of a seemingly good connection to really dig deep and investigate what is happening below the surface. Don’t get locked into a business partnership before really, truly knowing that they are absolutely a good fit for you. Why? Because, unfortunately, the crazy always comes out. 
 

How do you carve out time to strategize? Your day is so busy doing. When do you have time to plan? Successful projects aren’t just comprised of one task after another that have fallen out of the sky. They are the result of serious strategizing, goal making and then task execution. So, when do you have time in your schedule that isn’t given to something else to disconnect, unplug and strategize?
 

We live in an amazing time of smart technology. Smart cars, smart homes, smart devices. Convenience is built in all around us now without the lift of a finger. It is amazing what some of this technology can do. What is equally amazing? What some of this same technology CAN’T do. The details matter and app developers are missing opportunities.
 

Each new year brings a fresh onslaught of annual strategic planning. Most businesses have some adaptation of collecting data, making projections and making goals for the year ahead. No process is perfect, but there are ways to make the most of this valuable practice. Although strategic planning is necessary, it’s not often executed properly or effectively.