How to Choose a Great Business Pant Suit

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Published Feb. 14, 2010 at 9:38 p.m.
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Pant suits are comfortable, fashionable, and appropriate for meetings, presentations, and the business world in general ... MetroStyle.com ... The business pant suit never goes out of style and is appropriate attire for just about every profession and business occasion. Whether you are an accountant, lawyer, CEO, or still climbing the corporate ladder, a pant suit says you mean business ... Choose classic business colors; gray, navy, black for your staple outfits. But don't be afraid to jazz up

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Hip Hip Hooray for Women! (Mostly)

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Published Feb. 14, 2010 at 8:05 p.m.
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Well, it’s finally happened ... There is an advantage to being a woman in business. I’m still surprised, but the Wall Street Journal reported it and there’s data to back it up ... During the economic down turn, it was better to be a working woman than a working man. That’s great news, but I’m also sad with the results ...

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Hairstyles for Black Women in Business

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Published Feb. 13, 2010 at 9:29 p.m.
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Sheryl Adkins-Green, Global Vice President, Mary Kay ... Mary Kay ... Looking for a new hairstyle to kick your corporate image into high gear? Why not gleen ideas from other successful black women in business? ... Here are eight great hairstyles worn by some of America's top black women executives including Julia Brown, Senior Vice President, Kraft; Mary Beth West, Executive Vice President, Kraft; Laverne H. Council, Corp. VP & CIO, Johnson & Johnson and Felicia J. Fields, Group VP, Human

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Enter Intuit's Love a Local Business Contest

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Published Feb. 12, 2010 at 6:36 a.m.

Intuit's Love a Local Business Contest ... $100,000 in Business Grants Giveaway ... Deadline :  March 3, 2010 ... In a nationwide effort to help support the growth of small businesses, Intuit is hosting the "Love a Local Business" sweepstakes. Fans of local small businesses can nominate their favorite hometown haunt, which will make them eligible for a drawing to win a $1,000 Intuit Growth Grant, which includes a $500 Visa gift card and $500 in Intuit business services, such as Intuit

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Smart Marketing Examples: iTunes Billionth Download Contest

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Published Feb. 10, 2010 at 4:40 a.m.

Smart Marketing Example:  Apple iTunes ... Apple has announced a new contest:  They will pay $10,000 to the person who downloads the one billionth song via iTunes ... Why is this smart marketing? ... In hopes of winning $10,000 more people will be downloading over the next month (or until a winner is announced); and ... It emphasizes to people how popular and successful iTunes has been, thereby promoting the brand ... Watch the billionth download countdown timer Apple is using to get

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Micro Finance Biz Contest - Victoria / Tanzania

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Published Feb. 9, 2010 at 4:54 a.m.

The Micro Finance Business Ideas Competition (MFBIC) is an annual online contest which seeks to identify, reward, and promote the most promising small business concepts applicable to one domestic and one international setting in financial need ... This years contest has two categories, Tanzania and Victoria.  Application deadline is March 1, 2010 ... Complete Contest Information ... Follow the Contest on Facebook ... Get More From Women in Business ... WIB on Twitter RSS Feed Biz Contests

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Forum Question: How Can I Start a Business Ethics Program?

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Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 9:40 a.m.

A forum reader asks: "Any help on starting a ethics program for a small business?  Helping the community, employee ethics, proposed outline of responsibilities?" ... If you have any ideas, tips, or resources you can offer to help another business women, please visit our Forums and share your response or ask your own question ... Get More From Women in Business ... WIB on Twitter RSS Feed Biz Contests Newsletter & E-Courses Events & Seminars News & Gossip Ask a Business Question Share

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New Tax Law - Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for Immediate Tax Relief

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Published Feb. 5, 2010 at 7:52 a.m.
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Some 2010 donations to help Haiti can be deducted from your 2009 tax return ... AFP / Getty Images According to the IRS website, "People and businesses who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this season, according to the Internal Revenue Service." ... If you make a cash donation to a charitable organization that provides earthquake relief in Haiti between January 11, 2010 and March 1, 2010, you can get deduct the

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Shopify Contest: Start a New Biz and Win $100,000

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Published Feb. 4, 2010 at 10:17 a.m.
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Shopify has launched a "Build a Business" contest in which it will award a $100,000 grand prize to the business that posts the highest grossing sales in a 6-month period ... Who Can Enter? ... Legal residents of the United States who are at least 18 years of age and starting a new business. Exceptions apply: read the FAQ and rules for more information ... The Build a Business contest began January 1, 2010 and runs through June 30, 2010.  Shopify expects more than 500 new stores to be launched

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Women on Boards Panel - Chicago

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Published Feb. 4, 2010 at 9:25 a.m.
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Women in Business Events ... DreamPictures / Photodisc ... Women on Boards Panel - Chicago ... Date/Time : February 8, 2010 from 3pm to 6pm ... Location : Hyatt Regency Chicago Street: 151 East Wacker Drive City/Town: Chicago, IL 60601 ... Description from the Glass Hammer Network :  "Currently, women represent only 15.2% of Fortune 500 company board membership and we are out to change that! The event will educate and prepare women for board service. Our panelists are top-level executives

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