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Jo is a freelance writer living in London who specializes in How to articles and Career Development. If she is not browsing through the shelves in bookshops, she will be power walking around parks to keep fit. At Pinkvox, Jo writes about KickStart and WorkLife. To read more articles by Jo, click here

Jo Woode

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Jo Woode has written 12 articles for Pinkvox

Josephine is a freelance writer living in London who specializes in How to articles and Career Development. If she is not browsing through the shelves in bookshops, she will be power walking around parks to keep fit. Jo is a movie lover who enjoys watching big budget blockbusters as well as golden oldies starring icons like Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly. One of her guilty pleasures is watching reality TV shows like the X Factor, Strictly and the Only Way Is Essex. She spends hours streaming these fluffy light entertainment shows on her laptop. They are a form of escapism which allows her mind to wander. For Jo, empowerment is a transformation of a person’s mind and soul through personal development and ultimately to realize their full potential for their lives. At Pinkvox, Jo writes articles about KickStart and WorkLife.

How to say “no” to your boss and be their favourite?

by Jo Woode

| EconomiX, WorkLife
April 17, 2012

It’s friday lunchtime and you are scanning your “to do” list of phone calls and emails to be dealt with by the weekend. Your boss appears and asks you to complete a new “urgent” deliverable by the end of the day. This is guaranteed to take your eye off the...
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Why Fail? 5 lessons to take away from scary business failures

by Jo Woode

| EconomiX, KickStart
April 12, 2012

It’s three years since Woolies waved goodbye to its customers and closed its doors for the final time after falling victim to the recession. Game is the latest chain to post huge financial losses and go in to administration. The Company for women, Avon is in serious spiral downhill and...
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5 Steps Business Budgeting for Women Entrepreneurs

by Jo Woode

| EconomiX, KickStart
April 5, 2012

The importance of budget cannot be overstated. However, this simple six letter word – ‘budget’ fills most people with dread. It often conjures up images of trawling through drawers finding long-lost receipts and going through figures with a fine tooth comb to balance the books. It is easy to procrastinate...
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Co-Founders are your Spouses – How to pick the right partner?

by Jo Woode

| EconomiX, KickStart
March 27, 2012

Starting your own business can be daunting; and running it can be a very lonely journey.It is not like having a job or being a student, because it never stops. You will have many sleepless nights fretting about the daily challenges and long term solutions. A co-founder will help you...
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5 must have characteristics of Women Entrepreneurs

by Jo Woode

| EconomiX, KickStart
March 13, 2012

Suzy* began running a local flower shop and was taking more and more on her plate. After a while, without proper planning, she was swamped with orders, taking on more work than she could handle. Rather than controlling the direction of the business, the business was running Suzy. You may...
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Why there should be legal quotas for women in jobs

by Jo Woode

| EconomiX, WorkLife
February 28, 2012

To unlock the potential of talented female workers and to improve diversity, introducing legal quotas may be the way forward.Quotas are an efficient mechanism to enhance women’s representation in the workplace and, most importantly, into the roles that they deserve. Women make up half the population but only ten per...
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You Have An Idea, What Next?

by Jo Woode

| EconomiX, KickStart
February 24, 2012

Endless chatter and procrastination are just some of the reasons for brilliant ideas to fall at the first hurdle. You may have come up with “an amazing idea – possibly the best since sliced bread” and are filled with a burning desire to successfully turn a business idea in to...
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We Love Silicon Implants But Not Silicon Valley

by Jo Woode

| EconomiX, WorkLife
February 22, 2012

Why are there less Women in technology? A strong desire to boost self esteem is one of many complex reasons why women go under the knife to boost their breast size. Unfortunately, the labour of love for silicon does not stretch beyond Silicon Valley. Women may be snapping up silicone implants...
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Savvy Woman tames budgeting in 7 steps

by Jo Woode

| EconomiX, WorkLife
February 7, 2012

Let’s be honest, a budget may seem like a drag and rarely sets your pulse racing. But budgeting is a useful tool for controlling your spending and keeping your bank account in the black. It also goes a long way in helping you build up your savings for emergencies and...
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Why most women will never be CEOs

by Jo Woode

| EconomiX, WorkLife
February 3, 2012

Virginia Rometty made headlines recently when she was named as CEO of IBM. But she is an anomaly. Rometty is the first women to take the reins as CEO during IBM’s 100 year-old-year history. She joins Megan Whitman, HP’s new CEO, as the latest new leaders of two of the...
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