Mary Mickel's Blog
The Value of Social Media in Business
Business and marketing have reached new heights since the development of the internet, and now, social media platforms. Social media has changed the way many companies operate, while also creating multiple avenues for entrepreneurs across the world to create their...
Essential Qualities of a Female Leader
In today’s business world, the idea of being a “good manager” just isn’t enough. Organizations and employees now focus on one’s ability to lead, rather than just simply manage. While both men and women need to possess very similar leadership qualities, it’s no...
Useful Tips All Female Entrepreneurs Should Know
It’s no secret that the representation of women in entrepreneurship has been underestimated over the years. However, recent statistics have shown that female entrepreneurs are quick on the rise. According to a 2017 American Express commissioned study, female owned...
3 Steps to Transform Your Idea Into Entrepreneurship
Many people dream of starting their own businesses. They may have great talents and ambitions, and it is a natural human tendency to find its best outlet. If a person must leave their skills and abilities on the shelf, they often experience a feeling of wasting their...
Five UI Mistakes That Kill Customer Interaction
A customer's decision about whether or not to stay on a business website or purchase products depends largely on their ability to navigate the website, which makes User Interface all the more important. If a website is poorly designed, hard to navigate, or just...
Why Entrepreneurship Is All About Overcoming Obstacles
Going into business for yourself is an exciting adventure though and it can certainly be a challenge as well. In fact, you may not anticipate all obstacles you'll face as a first time entrepreneur. How could you? Having a firm grasp on how to face them is the key to...
The Importance Of Professional Networking
The world of networking is a vast and changing place. If five separate people were asked what networking is, they’d most likely give five different answers. Entrepreneur magazine defines networking as developing and using contacts made in business for purposes beyond...
How To Build A Stellar LinkedIn Part 2
Miss the first part of this blog? Check out How to Build a Stellar LinkedIn: Part 1. Check out the second part of my mini blog series on tips and tricks for building a LinkedIn that will get you noticed and help you build your professional network. Use Keywords...
How To Build A Stellar LinkedIn Part 1
LinkedIn is the largest professional networking site used in the US, and, considering there are more than 450 million LinkedIn members worldwide, it is more important than ever to get away from the stale resume rehash and find ways to make your profile stand out from...
Interview Pointers from the Pros
You’ve finally heard back about a job you’d love to land. You’re preparing for your interview and you hope you can intelligently and confidently answer any question that comes your way. Before you step out the door, it’d be a good idea to familiarize yourself with...