Author : Rieva Lesonsky

The New Latitude E6540: Today’s Most Secure Business Laptop

By Rieva Lesonsky The most secure business laptop is ready for takeoff. The Dell Latitude E6540 can handle the rigors of the most grueling business traveler, starting with the Tri-metal chassis, anodized-aluminum exterior and powder-coated base. The Latitude E6540 isn’t … Read More

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Small Business Startups Are on a Roll

By Rieva Lesonsky During the recent recession, one of the biggest surprises was that more people weren’t starting businesses. Past recessions were generally a spur to business startups and small business ideas, but not this one. Well, that seems to … Read More

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Branding: An Entrepreneur’s Secret Weapon

By Jane Applegate Julie Cottineau is an internationally-recognized branding expert and the founder and CEO of BrandTwist, a brand consultancy that helps entrepreneurs and corporations build their brands and leverage them as business assets. Before starting her own company, Julie … Read More

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Teen Time

By Rieva Lesonsky Teens are spending again-another good sign of economic recovery. According to Taking Stock With Teens, a recent report from investment bank and asset management firm Piper Jaffray, last year teens spent 39 percent of their discretionary income on fashion. Teens from average-income households … Read More

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Top Food Trends

By Rieva Lesonsky The National Restaurant Association held its annual show a few weeks ago and Nation’s Restaurant News reported on the top 10 trends they discovered there. We’ve discussed some of these before, notably the gluten-free movement, the growing popularity of tea (which we also mentioned again … Read More

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Organic Sales Soar

By Rieva Lessonky Sales of organic goods are soaring. And while it’s not just organic food that consumers are embracing, food and beverages are a big part of organic products’ growth. According to Laurie Demeritt, president of market research firm … Read More

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Sock It to Me

By Rieva Lesonsky The recession may be behind us, but men aren’t exactly rushing to the stores to refresh their wardrobes. Global Information firm NPD Group released its Consumer Tracking Service for 2012 last month; it shows men’s apparel only grew … Read More

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The Season of the Witch

By Rieva Lesonsky America’s fascination with the supernatural runs in cycles. Depending on the year, either vampires, zombies, werewolves or witches are “hot.” According to the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly (the summer movie double issue-the online link is not yet available), … Read More

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Meet the Fastest Female Bartenders in America

By Jane Applegate Sixteen of America’s fastest female bartenders are heading to New York City on May 16 to compete in the Speed Rack National Finals at Element, a trendy bar on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. More than 200 women … Read More

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The Importance of Mentoring Other Women

By Jane Applegate A few days ago, I interviewed Judy Guillermo-Newton, an organizational development expert, therapist, bank executive and member of the Fabulous Female Network.com advisory board. We discussed the challenges of managing and mentoring young female employees. Jane Applegate: … Read More

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