Submitted by Cecilia McCloy, Integrated Science Solutions, Inc. The Silicon Valley area is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the nation. But can small business employers who don’t offer free lunch, concierge service, or allow pets to come to work compete with those that do? You bet! Jerry McGuire aside, for most new graduates it isn’t all about the money. Millennials are looking for more. Of course [...]
By Robin Nielsen, NC BCHN® http://www.togrowyoung.com “There is nothing touchy-feely about increased profits.” Arianna Huffington It’s dollars and cents vs. health and happiness. They both go together because having healthier happier employees = increased profits. The statistics are overwhelming. Reducing stress is key to productivity and retention. Happy people generate positive energy. And healthier employees, and those who feel their company is investing in their health, are likely to be [...]
Dear Members and Friends of NAWBO-SV, February is over and we are into the second week of March – I am amazed at how time flies – in business and personal arenas. It reminds me to live in the moment and not stress out with things like “what ifs”, “I need to get this one thing done before I call it a day”, or saying to yourself “did I forget [...]
Adrienne Wong, TeamLogic IT of Mountain View In 2015, it’s all about keeping your technology close and your business operations closer. Take-with-you software, security and gadgets that help you efficiently and effectively grow your business from anywhere – while protecting what you already have -are the name of the game this year. If you are looking to take the next big step with your small business, consider the following hot [...]
Dear NAWBO-SV Community, I hope everyone’s summer is off to a fabulous start. We at NAWBO-SV are taking a meeting hiatus in the month of July, but are working behind the scenes to return with continued excellent programming in August. Please see our website www.nawbo-sv.org for upcoming program details. July marks the beginning of NAWBO-SV’s fiscal year, and I am pleased to announce our new Board of Directors. President – [...]
Submitted by: Hilary Hendershott, Family Wealth Consulting Group I’ve been thinking about NAWBO and what it is to be a business owner. I’ve been thinking about the big concepts like success and then, because my brain works the way it does, I think about its opposite. There’s a word called failure. I think about this word as I watch my cat in the backyard. He is a hunter. He eyes [...]
Submitted by: Rashida Lilani, CFP®, CMFC®, Lilani Wealth Management Planning a getaway for some rest and relaxation? Before you can embark, one of the “to do” items on your list should be ensuring that your financial information is safeguarded during your travels. Taking precautions and preparing for the unforeseeable may not seem as important as packing sun block or that bathing suit, but will seem like a brilliant idea in [...]
Dear NAWBO-SV Community, Spring has arrived! What does that mean for your business? Spring indicates the end of the first quarter of the year. Have you met your goals? If not, there is still time, and you may need to modify your efforts or revisit those goals for the rest of the year. It also is tax time and time to get your records in order. Speaking of records, spring [...]
Submitted by Mary Hiland, Ph.D., Hiland & Associates, www.hiland-assoc.com You are a leader. As a leader, you want to make a difference doing something meaningful to you. I’ll bet that’s why you built your business! In addition to being successful women business owners, many of us want to give back to our communities. One of the best ways to do that is to serve on a nonprofit board. Why is [...]
Submitted by Theresa Oatman, Stock Connections Inc. For the last year I’ve been giving seminars for Financial Planners and Tax Accountants on the tax reporting and withholding from various types of equity granted to employees. Silicon Valley prides itself on rewarding their employees with stock options and other means for employees to acquire company stock. But not everyone understands the tax implications. This is NOT a do-it-yourself project! Let me [...]