How to Hire Your First Employee
Being a one-man show works great when your business is small. You have a lot of flexibility regarding scheduling, building your brand, even where you…
3 Keys to Developing the New Must-Have Executive Skill
By Mary Ottman In this three-part blog series, we will cover the three keys to developing the new must-have skill for executives. If you had…
From Idea to Industry
It’s a spark. It’s a little intoxicating. You have a great idea, and suddenly you can see how it would turn into a useful, engaging,…
Featured Member: Vanessa Barros Realized Her Own American Dream
Putting her fears and doubts aside allowed Vanessa Barros to finally realize her own American dream. Meet IAW members in Featured Members, a weekly column…
Overcoming Mom Guilt
By Megan Bozzuto, Interim Marketing Director at IAW One day last week as I was dropping off my son at preschool, he clung to my…
Small Business Spotlight: Susan Amat and the Business of Business
Since she has a Ph.D. in strategic entrepreneurship, people pay close attention when Dr. Susan Amat gives business advice. The company she founded, Venture Hive,…
Networking for Introverts
By Megan R. Elrath Team Writer, ReFresh Your Step, LLC — Career Advisory & Strategy I often describe myself as a “career nerd.” As early…
Protecting Your Digital Identity
If you have a social media presence, personal profiles on public websites, or have engaged in conversations online, you have a digital identity. What’s more,…
Featured Member: Michele Mack Found Her Passion
Michele Mack discovered her passion for art when she was a young woman and hasn’t looked back since. Meet IAW members in Featured Members, a…
Lessons and Other Things I’ve Learned from my Mother
At IAW, we love to learn all we can about our members. Whether completing your member profile, telling your story in our Featured Member blog…