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Is Merkel making the right moves?
by Sorcha Pollak April 10, 2012In 2010 she was voted as Time Magazine’s most influential female politician. In 2011 she was named in Forbes as the most powerful woman in the world. Angela Merkel has... -
Argentina loves Cristina, but why?
by Sorcha Pollak April 2, 2012Over the past few years we here in Europe have become used to the constant references to austerity measures, recessionary times and other such pejorative terminology through the media. I... -
The theatrics of it all
by Sorcha Pollak March 26, 2012I am going to have to begin this article with an honest admission. Before moving to London last September my knowledge, or interest for that matter, in the subject matter... -
Saudi Arabia: gender inequality of Olympic proportions
by Jodie Nesling March 15, 2012Whatever your opinion on the 2012 Olympics, the self-coined “greatest show on earth” is set to take place in London’s East End in just a few months’ time. Our capital... -
The Dilma Effect
by Sorcha Pollak March 7, 2012“Yes, a woman can.” These were the words Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff, elected into office in November 2010, announced to the people of her country. She wanted to show Brazil that...
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Why Fail? 5 lessons to take away from scary business failures
by Jo Woode April 12, 2012It’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... -
5 Steps Business Budgeting for Women Entrepreneurs
by Jo Woode April 5, 2012The 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... -
Co-Founders are your Spouses – How to pick the right partner?
by Jo Woode March 27, 2012Starting 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.... -
5 must have characteristics of Women Entrepreneurs
by Jo Woode March 13, 2012Suzy* 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... -
You Have An Idea, What Next?
by Jo Woode February 24, 2012Endless 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...
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The most important career choice you’ll make
by Lucille Morgan May 8, 2012“The most important career choice you’ll make is your choice of partner” so says Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer, Sheryl Sandberg, and she should know. Ms Sandberg is a woman with... -
How to say “no” to your boss and be their favourite?
by Jo Woode April 17, 2012It’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... -
Will a 21-hour week be the norm?
by Annex Achieng March 29, 2012My morning routine is fairly typical: I pour myself a cup of tea, go online, check my email, scan through a few tweets while keeping my TV remote control close... -
When East met West: Roomina Moin, Alhamra Arts Council’s “lone bird struggling to fly against the wind”.
by olenkacogias March 5, 2012Inconversation with Roomina Moin Women in the west are quite aware that our experiences of life differ substantially from those of women in the east. But when I met with... -
Why there should be legal quotas for women in jobs
by Jo Woode February 28, 2012To 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...
