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Diva Toolbox03/10/2012Did you ever wonder how somebody becomes an expert? Is there a governing body with a magic wand that deems people as experts in their fields or is... -
Diva Toolbox25/09/2012MONEY First let's get the pay issue out of the way. Employees should be paid market value for their job, because this is simply fair. Pay is not a... -
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Diva Toolbox17/08/2012Change is an aspect of life that should be constantly looked at and embraced. This is the chance to see what is working and what is not working. But... -
Diva Toolbox10/08/2012People tell me all the time how inspired they are by my mission statement. For those of you who don't remember my mission statement, or who perhaps... -
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Diva Toolbox31/07/2012Over the past week, I’ve posted a lot about consistency and creating an effective social media strategy. It is at this point that people seem... -
Diva Toolbox30/07/2012I once read an article about knocking down barriers that keep us from reaching our goals. It is amazing how much two fish can tell us about our own... -
Diva Toolbox30/07/2012Self-love and compassion are things I have intermittently blogged about for three years now. I typically include the disclaimer that I’m not...1 comment -
Diva Toolbox26/07/2012Today I want to share with you how I put an extra three hours in my week instantaneously and you can do the same thing too. Before I tell you how,... -
Diva Toolbox19/07/2012If you are reading this, I assume you want to be successful in some way, shape or form. But maybe you feel constrained by all the things you’... -
Diva Toolbox02/07/2012Your credit profile illustrates how well you’ve handled debts and other financial obligations, and ultimately exerts great influence over... -
Penny Davenport28/06/2012We don’t get a second chance to make a first impression and this is particularly true when starting a new job. Unfortunately, this is also a... -
Diva Toolbox20/06/2012Creating multiple streams of income is one of the most powerful ways to increase financial security. If you are depending on only one income source... -
Diva Toolbox15/06/2012Employee engagement is being talked about a lot and well it should be. All companies that want to succeed also want engaged employees. These... -
Tracey at Jobshop UK04/06/2012Having recently celebrated its twelfth anniversary as a successful networking group for local business women, you can rest assured that the Poole... -
Tracey at Jobshop UK04/06/2012It was with a retro seaside theme of Candyfloss, pink sweetie shrimps and mini fish and chips innovatively served in press release cones, which... -
Diva Toolbox04/06/2012Advice from Mom. Whether she is now your best friend, or you had a rocky relationship, you have to admit that your mother had some wise words to... -
Penny Davenport29/05/2012I was lucky enough to spend last weekend visiting Lake Como. I had a very relaxing few days sightseeing in this beautiful area and enjoying some...
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dianeshawe25/05/2012So why is 2012/13 going to be a different type of bumper year for training organisations or consultant who can help the unemployed individuals... -
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Penny Davenport22/05/2012A very wise friend recently told me that people come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. This started me thinking about how our...
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Diva Toolbox17/05/2012David Schnarch, PhD and author of Passionate Marriage and founder of Crucible Therapy, wrote about the two choice dilemma. I have to confess that... -
Diva Toolbox15/05/2012As an entrepreneur and business owner I see examples of innovation everywhere, I think it is part of the entrepreneurial DNA!We have to solve... -
Diva Toolbox11/05/2012Juggling Too Many Projects? The ADD Women's Six-Step Bucket Solution to Project Organization It's part of the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADD or... -
Diva Toolbox11/05/2012Every year businesses plan on how they are going to grow their business. The create performance goals and strategies that are expected to generate... -
rachelbeer10/05/2012Dream Dining offer a great, stress-free alternative to going out. With no worries of planning where to go, babysitters or taxi's home, it... -
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Diva Toolbox07/05/2012The Goddess. Who is this lady and what are her qualities? Is she the princess of alluring feminine beauty? Is she the sex symbol of the century? Is... -
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Diva Toolbox02/05/2012..and if you let go sometimes, you might just get what you need. Technology glitches, miscommunications, people not following through, crappy... -
Diva Toolbox01/05/2012The other night I was tapping away at the keyboard while my husband was watching football and my son was sleeping upstairs. Like I do every night,... -
Diva Toolbox27/04/2012About a week ago, I went to look at cars with my middle daughter Alexa, who is in her early twenties. Her current car, a 2005 Ford Explorer, was... -
Diva Toolbox23/04/2012The other day my husband and I were talking about cheating. His first serious girlfriend cheated on him repeatedly, so he takes a hard line... -
Diva Toolbox20/04/2012I have a confession to make.I am not on Facebook, I do not Tweet and I still consider myself a marketing expert in 2010 soon to be 2011.I own a (... -
Penny Davenport19/04/2012So, we’ve finally got the rain that many people have been praying for. But how does gloomy weather affect your motivation? Do cloudy skies or...
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Diva Toolbox18/04/2012I’ve been enjoying reading everyone’s blog posts as part of the Ultimate Blog Challenge. I am really impressed about the wide range of... -
Diva Toolbox17/04/2012Today Investor’s Business Daily’s Big Picture indicated that the stock market has entered an uptrend. While investment advice is on... -
Diva Toolbox12/04/2012For years I’ve tried many different methods to organize paperwork without much success and just this weekend I finally found the answer.... -
Diva Toolbox06/04/2012Everybody talks about Complementary and Alternative Medicine in different ways. It seems like we’ve all got our opinions and they are all over the... -
Diva Toolbox05/04/2012The way prices are going up these days clients often ask how to get more out of what they buy at the grocery store. I always reply plan ahead, make... -
Diva Toolbox03/04/2012Without fail employees will notice when there is a lack of accountability at any business and it doesn't matter what industry is being talked... -
Diva Toolbox28/03/2012The hardest part of divorce is figuring out the What now?You thought you had it all figured out, but then the child support check is always late,... -
Diva Toolbox27/03/2012Low Hanging Fruit, FAST CASH TODAY! I sure miss my fresh fruit in the winter time. I go to the grocery store searching for that plump juicy apple...1 comment -
Diva Toolbox20/03/2012I am a long time fan of late night television and wanted to get David Letterman as our graduation speaker (we had Tip O'Neill). I loved Johnny... -
Diva Toolbox17/03/2012Today, as I was eating a roast beef spinach wrap from Joe’s Meat Shoppe on Route 111 in North Hampton, NH, I was suddenly seized with such... -
Diva Toolbox16/03/2012As women, we are often leaders in many areas in our lives, including home care, children, and aging parents. Each of these categories has other sub... -
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Tracey at Jobshop UK24/02/2012The Poole Business Women’s Lunch Club will be celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th with an inspirational talk from Leaf Charity founder... -
Diva Toolbox23/02/2012Getting rid of your gremlins around food is not easy. Of course you have lots of help diet books, slimming clubs, gym instructors (some of whom... -
Diva Toolbox23/02/2012Growing up, my mother would often say, “Do as I say, not as I do.” It was not until I was an adult that I really understood what this... -
Diva Toolbox20/02/2012How many times have you started to do something and realized that there was too much on your plate already? I am not sure if it’s pride, the... -
Diva Toolbox20/02/2012I’m 57, a financial professional, writer, and a Karate student. For the past twelve months I’ve been recovering from an operation, but... -
Tracey at Jobshop UK18/02/2012When Jobshop UK Directors, Tracey Wood and Frances Miles were invited to take a workshop for twenty-two bright and enthusiastic girls on the cusp... -
Diva Toolbox17/02/2012I was discussing a love problem with a friend the other night. She’s had a string of terrible relationships over the last twenty plus years I... -
Diva Toolbox17/02/2012Just yesterday, I was talking with a mother who told me of what is coming to be a more common situation: I moved my child to a different school... -
Diva Toolbox16/02/2012In order to attract new brides for your Wedding Planner business, you need to be pro-active and positive 100% of the time.Impossible! you say? Well... -
Diva Toolbox09/02/2012In a perfect world, success would have nothing to do with image. We all would be judged and promoted solely on the basis of performance, skills,... -
Diva Toolbox08/02/2012When leaders are complimentary in their mind towards their group, staff, vendors, family, etc. then discord can be easily disintegrated. The energy... -
Diva Toolbox08/02/2012Getting more likes, follows, stumbles or subscribes at the end of the day means you’ll get more traffic to your website and more money in your bank... -
Diva Toolbox07/02/2012The courage to stare down fear requires more than meets the eye. In fact, if you keep your focus and attention on what scares you, you will feel... -
Diva Toolbox03/02/2012Recently, the state of Louisiana passed a law making it illegal for consumers to pay for second-hand goods with cash. This caught my eye because I... -
Diva Toolbox02/02/2012As a girl I was mesmerized by the popular television show, “Gilligan’s Island” – for obvious reasons…I loved watching Ginger -- “the movie star.”... -
Diva Toolbox31/01/2012The only limits to success are the ones you put on yourself. You can increase your business edge by look within. Look to the resources inside your... -
Diva Toolbox26/01/2012Recently I attended a workshop called "Ten Ways to Look Good in Photos: How to put your best face forward and pose like a model,"... -
frances26/01/2012As a response to the need for UK employers to look at using flexible labour in order to benefit their businesses during the current economic... -
frances26/01/2012When Tracey Wood and Frances Miles first set up the Poole Business Women’s Lunch Club twelve years ago, it was the first of its kind in the area.... -
Diva Toolbox25/01/2012Even adults sometime need a refresher course on the basics we learned as children. Sometimes we forget what was taught. Other times, especially with... -
wendy.chamier20/01/2012It’s all so easy to get your website up and live in a flurry of excitement, and then leave it for a while to languish! Especially when... -
Diva Toolbox11/01/2012When I hear a raspy, gravelly, hoarse voice, I know what the problem is. It is called vocal abuse; and, I also know that it will not get any better... -
Diva Toolbox06/01/2012Starting and running a business can be somewhat overwhelming for a new entrepreneur; the paperwork alone can be a daunting task. It’s important to be...
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Diva Toolbox27/12/2011Five exercises to help you start the year in balance (literally!) The start of a new year is the time for resolutions, plans and high hopes for great... -
Diva Toolbox21/12/2011Feng Shui deals with the flow of energy and by activating areas in your home and office, you create balance and harmony that guarantees that your... -
Diva Toolbox19/12/2011What’s a girl to do? We want to grow our money, but the traditional mode of investing, the stock market, has just not been cooperating with our... -
Diva Toolbox12/12/2011How to know who to TRUST? What to Ask so you can Trust your Auto Repair Shop Trust and Auto Repair Shops is always an issue in peoples minds. Auto... -
Diva Toolbox12/12/2011Today I was struck by a story that at first blush may not sound like there is a time management lesson to be learned in it and yet there is. Allow... -
Diva Toolbox10/12/2011What do you think is your biggest obstacle to marketing your small businesses? Yes you have competition, and your prospects have information... -
Alexandra Burns07/12/2011Hello! I am new to Everywoman:-) I want to share my top tips with you for achieving more media attention for your company. I have run my company...1 comment -
Diva Toolbox06/12/2011I have spent countless hours over the years maintaining my task list. Have you too? It’s crazy! I’ve had take lists that are 50 items... -
Diva Toolbox05/12/2011How are you ever going to fulfill your dreams if you don’t have any!? Do you know that most people never get clear on what they want in life... -
Tracey at Jobshop UK24/11/2011Battling through the recession Like many companies who have made it through the past two years of recession, you may be thinking that the worst is...1 comment -
Legal Mary Poppins21/11/2011Not so long ago, my husband gave me a voucher for any treatment I fancied from my favourite salon. Not ever having had one, I boldly booked the... -
Diva Toolbox14/11/2011In today's climate, as business leaders and managers you need to retain and motivate key staff. When times are hard employees can be fearful... -
Diva Toolbox10/11/2011There are a few things that every woman should keep in mind. OK, there there are tons more than five things that will be swirling through your mind... -
Diva Toolbox25/10/2011I was speaking to a colleague the other day. Like me she’s a coach who works with other business owners. We hadn’t spoken for about a... -
Jessica McGrego...21/10/2011There was a great headline in the Evening Standard a couple of weeks ago “101 things to do before we die, just one to go and we’re not...
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Diva Toolbox20/10/2011If the rough economy has taught us anything the last several years, it’s how bad things can really get when you’ve got a mound of debt... -
Diva Toolbox18/10/2011The other day I told my husband that I was really excited to see my best friend again.We live far apart and only get to see each other once a year... -
Diva Toolbox17/10/2011“I want to be a billionaire so friggin’ bad!” I LOVE this song because the singer is saying he wants to be a billionaire so he... -
Diva Toolbox12/10/2011Have you been planning to take better care of yourself but the idea of slowing down to meditate or journal makes you cringe? Do you want to do... -
Sandra Harrison10/10/2011Educating our kids about personal finance gives them the advantage of having a good understanding and awareness of money from an early age. Kids... -
Gail Reynolds26/09/2011Local Weymouth author is the The Six Million Pound Mum Gail Reynolds discovered the Direct Selling Industry in 2002 at a time of her life when she... -
Sarah Lloyd-Hughes25/09/2011Public speaking is a skill that terrorizes many - whether you're the nervous speaker stepping in front of a crowd, or a bored audience, desperately... -
wendy6315/09/20111. What led you to set up your business? It was several years before it actually happened; I was working in the corporate world and suffering... -
BlogWorkz25/08/2011Before you create your website there is one thing that will make the difference between success and struggle… …goals. What are your website goals?...
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BlogWorkz25/08/2011The most important thing you can do to create a successful website is to sit down and plan it before you build it. As you plan your website you’ll...
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NaturalKind31/07/2011The vast majority of skincare products and cosmetics on the market contain toxic chemicals. The sole purpose of preservatives in cosmetics is to... -
fiona keating26/07/2011by Kiki Maurey Author Anne Dickson in her best-seller Women at Work describes how in her research for the book, women at middle or senior... -
caroline-44415/07/2011Tiredness All The Time (TATT)is a relatively recent condition that seems to be affecting an ever increasing number of people in our communities,... -
Diva Toolbox11/07/2011You wake before the alarm, turn over and then it hits you - you are already behind on what you have to do today. Out of bed you rush to get ready,... -
Diva Toolbox11/07/2011Every business owners is stretched for time these days. Yet, you're smart enough to realize that you need to spend time marketing your business. Here... -
Creatrix05/07/2011The comments made by Harriet Harman, in her tenure as the Equalities Minister for the Labour administration, accusing the BBC for the... -
leesasoulodre16/06/2011Each year, millions of pounds are spent promoting a corporation and its’ brands to create the perfect image. Yet a single negative comment... -
fiona keating14/06/2011by Kiki Maurey One of the things I’m passionate about is the business and moral case for gender equality! In the UK we women make up more... -
lorna.valcin07/06/2011The recent Court of Appeal decision allowing an appeal by Sharon Shoesmith (former Director of Children’s’ Services at...
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hj_townsend10/05/2011It’s on Amazon! Well, today my book became very very very real. I’m very proud to say that my book is now properly listed on... -
hj_townsend09/05/2011Free time, what free time? So I thought I had finished writing when I had submitted the manuscript? How wrong could I be? I sat down... -
wendy6306/05/2011Live Life For Yourself How many of us race through our lives planning for the future or being haunted by the past? Do you find...
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hj_townsend04/05/2011Free time, what free time? So I thought I had finished writing when I had submitted the manuscript? How wrong could I be? I sat down... -
hj_townsend30/04/2011Hitting the Wall I’ve heard about marathon runners describing what it is like to hit the wall at about 20 miles into the race. I think that... -
Anna Mason28/04/2011Or ... How the founder of Distance Dieters lost 3½ st to turn her own weight around. Anna Mason is the owner and founder of...
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Anna Mason28/04/2011Say the word hormone and most people immediately think of sex. And certainly the so - called 'sex hormones', testosterone and estrogen,... -
Anna Mason28/04/2011Well, having three ounces of alcohol, the equivalent to a double vodka, reduces fat burning by a third for up to 48 hours! If you love drinking... -
Anna Mason28/04/2011It seems like almost every week, another fad diet is announced in the current favourite glossy magazines and newspapers but with almost a quarter... -
Anna Mason28/04/2011At a glance see the healthy ranges. These are measurements and levels that will help to keep you fit and healthy. Body Mass Index... -
Anna Mason28/04/2011(Because you don’t have the time for ten!) As a small business owner it is an easy mistake to focus all your time and energy on... -
hj_townsend26/04/2011Who have I been interviewing? by Heather Townsend The Efficiency Coach As winter nights draw in, I promised I would share some of the great... -
CobWebKnits22/04/2011Husband and wife team, Shaun and Su Cowell, are celebrating news that their company has produced an award winning website. The CobWebs...1 comment -
hj_townsend13/04/2011I’m a paperback writer who has been on a summer holiday. (Apologies to the Beatles!) The last few days of the summer holidays are...
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ann.wright07/04/2011Podcasts are increasingly being used in websites and for good reason. They’re a brilliant way for your business or organisation to convey it...3 comments
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wealthywomeninc07/04/2011During a recent trip to Florida, whilst sipping on a chilled margarita by the pool (I know, shame on me!) I ...2 comments -
Busybabesfitcoach01/04/2011If you are fed up with spending hours at the gym and not seeing results then maybe its time you looked at your workouts. If you really want to... -
louis2331/03/2011Hi Everyone, I'm very new to this site, and this is my first article, calling all Business women from the Fashion , Jewellery, Retail, PR, Magazines...
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louis2331/03/2011Hi Everyone, I'm very new to this site, and this is my first article, calling all Business women from the Fashion , Jewellery, Retail, PR, Magazines...
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JoyceOladipo21/03/2011Google Ads is dead! Facebook is actually killing it right now, and I’m really loving it. Facebook has now open a new way for us to get...
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wealthywomeninc18/03/2011Yesterday I got a call from from a client who attended one of my stock market training courses, we started talking about trading and then she went...2 comments
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Karen Murphy14/03/2011Designing leadership development for women courses over the past 20 years has given me a unique insight into the challenges that women...3 comments -
kikimaurey08/03/2011I celebrate International Women's Day discussion with Dr Anne Dickson, successful feminist author and trainer, the kinds of issues and...
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Karen Murphy06/03/2011As more and more newspaper column inches are dominated by redundancy stories, pay freezes, personnel re-shuffles and re-locations for cost-...1 comment -
katejakobsson21/02/2011Much more than a workout Training YOU For Life is at the leading edge of well-being and is dedicated to keeping the mature and older generation fit...1 comment -
kikimaurey21/02/2011Yippee! This month BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour launched a regular feature on women in business examining some of the challenges facing...4 comments -
Avril Owton17/02/2011My top tip is treat your customers as you’d want to be treated yourself - it sounds simple but in a busy work environment it’s...1 comment -
JoanneBurford14/02/2011Great news! We have extended the deadline for the 2011 MAN everywoman in Transport & Logistic Awards. We'd love to hear from you and find...1 comment -
kikimaurey05/02/2011“Forget China, India and the Internet: [global] economic growth is driven by women” quote from the Economist in 2006 If you are...1 comment -
archimedes04/02/2011Sales Pitching For one night and one night only... The opportunity to pitch to a prospect is a golden opportunity it...
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Marketest03/02/2011Who has never seduced friends and family with a business idea? Guess what? They’re bias! Your enthusiasm along with the fact that...
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Marketest03/02/2011With an increasingly competitive marketplace along with an unstable economic climate, many established companies have looked to market research to...1 comment -
Ninaubhi02/02/2011I turn on the T.V and even the stars of (apparent) reality shows seem to have perfect faces with not a fine line or blemish in sight, all intact...
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wilma01/02/2011When you first decided to set up in business I know that you would have had some clear idea of how successful you could be. What you wanted,...
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Ladies A'Like29/01/2011Hi, I have setup Ladies A'Like a female only transport service. The organisation has been setup as a social enterprise...
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trish328/01/2011In the news today is a high profile court case concerning the accidental death of junior geologist Alex Wright and his employers Cotswold... -
Faith Jackson10/01/2011Creating a spacious, welcoming and clutter free environment is achievable and not just on the front page of an interior design magazine. So where... -
socialsoul29/12/2010Many people believe that marketing is just about advertising or sales. This view of marketing is centred on the transaction, and often, very little...7 comments -
Marketest17/12/2010The current economic climate is having an impact on businesses large and small. What is clear is that the uncertainty means that researching...1 comment -
nicolalees16/12/2010Dragons’ Den was a surprise hit for BBC2, and (along with The Apprentice) made business programmes sexy and aspirational. Watching the would-... -
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rtejan14/12/2010TO THEE I BEQUEST..... No one likes to think about their own mortality but alas death comes to all of us. But I don’t want to depress you by...
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duda.dhk23/11/2010In the last decade or so, since the arrival of modern technologies and the increasingly fast-paced lifestyle, we are constantly attacked by the...
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