Everyone seems to agree there is a critical need for more girls and young women to pursue careers in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. But how do we encourage girls to take an interest in these predominantly male fields? Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg gives some advice that some may find controversial. She says the […]

How can a small business change its messaging and the way it operates to better tackle changing technology and customers’ needs? What can a small business do to attract job candidates and better train the incoming workforce of new and potentially unskilled employees? Host Mary McCarthy and Co-Host Sharon DeLay discuss these issues facing microbusiness […]

Starting a business is an exciting time for an entrepreneur, and it can be tempting to skip a few steps before jumping in head first. This podcast looks at the preparations entrepreneurs should take BEFORE launching a new business. Host Mary McCarthy talks to aspiring entrepreneur Donna McGehean about  how McGehean is preparing to open […]

Starting a business is an exciting time for an entrepreneur, and it can be tempting to skip a few steps before jumping in head first. This podcast looks at the preparations entrepreneurs should take BEFORE launching a new business. Host Mary McCarthy talks to aspiring entrepreneur Donna McGehean about  how McGehean is preparing to open […]

Stuck doing what you SHOULD do, instead of what you WANT? It’s a common problem. People go through life thinking they know what will make them happy, get a degree, work for years in their field, and realize it’s not what they want at all. But what can they do? Life Coach and Author Lisa […]

Stuck doing what you SHOULD do, instead of what you WANT? It’s a common problem. People go through life thinking they know what will make them happy, get a degree, work for years in their field, and realize it’s not what they want at all. But what can they do? Life Coach and Author Lisa […]

Is your microbusiness prepared to handle medical marijuana in the workplace?     A poll found 42% of small businesses surveyed had no written marijuana policy and 74% did not require drug testing. Is your small business one of them? If it is, you risk lawsuits and losing federal funding to your business. While dozens of states […]

Is your microbusiness prepared to handle medical marijuana in the workplace?     A poll found 42% of small businesses surveyed had no written marijuana policy and 74% did not require drug testing. Is your small business one of them? If it is, you risk lawsuits and losing federal funding to your business. While dozens of states […]

Are you the Manager, Technician, or Entrepreneur in your small business? The answer is important to know your strengths as the leader of your company. The challenge is that you don’t typically have strength in all three. Host Mary McCarthy talks to Michael Diercks about the popular book, “EMyth: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work […]

Are you the Manager, Technician, or Entrepreneur in your small business? The answer is important to know your strengths as the leader of your company. The challenge is that you don’t typically have strength in all three. Host Mary McCarthy talks to Michael Diercks about the popular book, “EMyth: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work […]