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NAWBO Achievement Luncheon: We Got This! Red
May 16, 2018
Nail polish fan or not, who doesn’t love reading their names (can we all agree the namers have the best job in the world?). Look at this line-up for spring: Jealous Much, Cuba Libre, Come to Bed Red, V.I.Please (a rather nice shade of berry, actually). - From The Executive Director May 16, 2018
- Welcome Home Christie Hefner April 10, 2018
- Find Your Voice February 7, 2018
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Why Plan A Isn’t Good Enough Anymore
April 6, 2017
Why Plan A Isn't Good Enough Anymore
MELODY SPANN COOPERKeynote Speaker for NAWBO Chicago’s2017 Achievement Luncheon -
Do You Know Your Company's Worth Right This Moment?
March 1, 2017
If you said “yes,” then you 1) are better prepared to face the future, 2) will reduce the risk of leaving money on the table when you sell your company, 3) have a better understanding of your strengths, weaknesses and key drivers. Knowing your value is akin to tallying up your talents and naming your salary – but on a much larger scale.
Many business owners put off valuation until they decide to sell the business or address succession planning. Too late says Miller Cooper & Co.’s Daphne McCoy, Tax Principal, and Deborah Adasiak, Senior Manager – Valuations. They say knowing a company’s worth comes into play any time you ask “what if” questions.
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Going Rogue in 2017
January 27, 2017
“This time of year gives us a chance to reinvest, reengage, reignite. It’s a time for us to find the right energy in our businesses and reconfirm who we are and who we want to be.”
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The 5 Most Important Questions in 2017 for True Sustainability
December 6, 2016
With the holidays setting in, let’s talk toys. Which one has sold more than 300 million units, been around for 70 plus years, and trips you when racing down the stairs? Answer: the Slinky. The wiggly, wiry springs netted the equivalent of a $1 billion for inventor Richard James and his wife Betty by end of year two. Today, the Slinky boasts a 20 percent annual growth rate. (A recent infusion of cash from a private equity firm means a growth strategy is underfoot – no pun intended).
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5 Reasons You Should Invest in Personal Growth
December 6, 2016
Like other successful businesswomen, I've always understood the importance of investing in my own company. From modern equipment and fleet vans to a solid 401(k) plan for my employees, I put my hard-earned dollars to work. While we all value every opportunity to help our companies grow, we also need to invest in ourselves.
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NAWBO was Founded on Advocacy
October 31, 2016
“Finding our voice as women business owners is the foundation of NAWBO on a national level and here in Chicago. Together, that voice is strong and clear. It’s all of us.”
Jennifer Masi
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