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How Women Are Rising in Business

Success

The women surveyed in Guidant’s “ 2023 Small Business Trends ” report were primarily motivated to become entrepreneurs due to being “ready to be their own boss” (28%) and “[dissatisfied] with corporate America” (23%), with only 13% seeking to pursue their passions. of women-owned businesses. I have a lot of fun,” she said. “We

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Go Straight for the Joy and Follow Your Purpose

Success

In 2004 I was enjoying the highest-paying, most respectable job I had ever worked. I can’t quit a steady job; it’s irresponsible for me to give up this paycheck and health benefits.’” Survey your scores. Everything from the title on my business card to the location of the building fed my notion of success.

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On the needles October 2008

Loosely Speaking

My current bout with knitting overdrive coincides with recent arrival of news of a loved one’s worrisome health concern. Surveying the mounting pile of yarn and tools and patterns on my living room floor, I realized I needed to regain some control, and stop flitting back and forth between all of those projects. Loose Ends.

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Cali Bamboo Increases Employee Engagement While Respecting Its People … and the Planet

Energage

Founded in 2004, Cali Bamboo helps customers implement stylish design without impacting the environment, setting the standard for sustainable businesses. Determined to maintain a positive work environment during rapid growth, the company uses an employee engagement survey as a tool to guide communication and hiring.

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Cali Bamboo Increases Employee Engagement While Respecting Its People … and the Planet

Energage

Founded in 2004, Cali Bamboo helps customers implement stylish design without impacting the environment, setting the standard for sustainable businesses. Determined to maintain a positive work environment during rapid growth, the company uses an employee engagement survey as a tool to guide communication and hiring.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

Success

The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. Of the 68 employers surveyed, 68% achieved a positive net return over five years. And it’s not just a post-pandemic or recent trend.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

Success

The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. Of the 68 employers surveyed, 68% achieved a positive net return over five years. And it’s not just a post-pandemic or recent trend.

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