5 Unconventional Ways to Motivate Your Team

In the quest for peak business performance, motivating your team emerges as a perennial challenge. Traditional incentives like bonuses and promotions have their place, but there’s a broader spectrum of strategies that can energize your team in more profound and sustainable ways. NorthStar Strategic Partners stands not just as your “business consultant near me” but as your ally in the quest for exceptional business success, promising not just guidance [...]

2025-06-20T11:30:29-07:00Jun 18, 2025|

President’s Message | May 2025

Dear NAWBO Sisters, As we step into May, we find ourselves at the beautiful intersection of reflection and forward momentum. The first half of the year may have brought challenges, surprises, and breakthroughs—but more importantly, it has shown us just how resilient and resourceful we are as women business owners. Spring reminds us that growth takes root quietly and steadily. And now, as the days grow longer and brighter, [...]

2025-05-29T14:32:04-07:00May 19, 2025|

President’s Message | April 2025

Dear NAWBO Silicon Valley Sisters,As we step into April, the energy of spring is all around us—renewal, growth, and transformation. It is a reminder that in business, just like in nature, each season brings its own opportunities to plant new seeds and prepare for the abundance ahead.As women business owners, we face both the fresh promise of what is next and the real challenges of today’s shifting economy. But we [...]

2025-04-22T16:33:52-07:00Apr 22, 2025|

5 Succession Planning Considerations Every Business Owner Should Contemplate

Streamer HBO presented a very successful television series called Succession for five years. The show won a huge audience and numerous awards. The plot centered on a fictional family atop a fictional media company. The plot focused on the patriarch of the family, and head of the company and who of his children would inherit the business. Without the satire and high drama of the show, it highlighted a [...]

2025-04-07T15:05:23-07:00Apr 7, 2025|

President’s Message | March 2025

Dear NAWBO Silicon Valley Sisters, As we step into March, we celebrate Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the incredible contributions of women in business, leadership, and beyond. It is also a time to recognize our own journeys as women entrepreneurs—our resilience, determination, and the impact we make in our communities and industries every day. At NAWBO Silicon Valley, we continue to foster a powerful network of [...]

2025-03-24T15:40:04-07:00Mar 24, 2025|

President’s Message | February 2025

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash Dear NAWBO Silicon Valley Members,As we step into February, a month often associated with connection, celebration, and warmth, let us reflect on the power of unity and shared purpose within our wonderful NAWBO chapter and organization.This year, we are committed to creating opportunities that empower each of you to reach new heights in your business journey. February is also a time to honor [...]

2025-02-26T13:35:25-08:00Feb 24, 2025|

President’s Message | January 2025

Happy New YearTo Our NAWBO Sisters,Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I am inspired by the energy and potential that a fresh start brings. This is the time to look ahead with clarity and determination, embracing the possibilities that lie before us.Leadership, at its core, is about envisioning the future and boldly pursuing it. Each of you, as a woman of ambition and talent, possesses the power to [...]

2025-01-27T13:46:13-08:00Jan 24, 2025|

President’s Message | December 2024

 Celebrating Women Business OwnersAs we gather to celebrate the joys of the holiday season, I want to take a moment to reflect onthe incredible resilience, creativity, and impact of women business owners across our NAWBO organization. This time of year reminds us of the values that unite us: community, perseverance, and the drive to create a brighter future for all.The year 2024 has been one of remarkable achievements as well [...]

2025-01-06T12:45:14-08:00Dec 24, 2024|

President’s Message | November 2024

Dear Inspiring Women, As we approach the Thanksgiving season, I am reminded of the incredible strength, resilience, and generosity that each of you brings to our community of NAWBO-SV women business owners. This moment in time, with its unique challenges and opportunities, calls upon us to not only persevere but also to support one another more than ever. The essence of Thanksgiving is gratitude, and I am truly grateful [...]

2024-11-25T16:48:25-08:00Nov 22, 2024|

President’s Message | October 2024

Dear NAWBO Silicon Valley Members & Friends, As we welcome the crisp air, vibrant colors, and spectacular sunsets of the fall season, it is the perfect time to reflect on the changes and opportunities that come with this time of year. Fall reminds us of the importance of preparation, growth, and the abundance that follows when we nurture our seeds. Just as the trees shed their leaves to prepare [...]

2024-10-22T16:43:56-07:00Oct 22, 2024|