Social media is used by both men and women, however there are some places where the lines seem to be drawn. If men are from Google+, then women are from Pinterest. We wrote about the reason why Google+ is predominately male in a recent article here on Women Entrepreneur News. Interestingly,…
It’s well known that the majority of programmers who work at start up companies are male. This becomes evident when we look at various factors such as the names and descriptions of products, to the lists of “Top Professionals” which are typically 95% male. A consortium of tech companies hopes…
A recent survey has concluded that women-owned businesses (WOBs) have proven to be inspiring when it comes to other entrepreneurs. The survey was a collaborative effort of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Chase Card Services and the Center for Women’s Business Research. The study took a close look…
Nominations are now being accepted for the 12th annual “Heroines in Technology” awards program. The black-tie event is scheduled to take place at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner on Friday, November 9, 2012. The program spotlights women of technology who have made substantial contributions in their fields as well as…
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation has announced that it has given Joan Amble a spot on their Board of Directors. The position on Booz Allen’s Audit Committee is effective immediately. The company is the parent company of Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., which is a management and technology consulting firm to…
The San Fransisco Business Times has spotlighted Lori Varlas as being one of their “Most Influential Women In Business”. Varlas is the Chief Financial Officer for Central Garden & Pet Company. Central’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bill Brown, released a statement about the award: “Congratulations to Lori for being…
Erst & Young LLP has announced the Florida winner of the 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year award. Rhonda Shear, who is the CEO of Shear Enterprises, received the award for her contribution in the Retail and Consumer Products category. Shear Enterprises, which Shears started when she was 46, is the…
A new documentary that started out as a simple project has inspired one woman to become even more involved. The project focuses on women entrepreneurs and the issues that they encounter from starting a business. Microsoft had developed a campaign known as “Your Office, Your Terms”, which was intended to…
In today’s world of instant information, it is not only important, but vital that a business remain in touch and up-to-date as much as possible. Failing to meet these ever-increasing demands for instant answers means committing business suicide. That’s why a new plug-in that creates instant pressrooms is being welcomed.…
Colette LaForce has made the decision to leave Dell to pursue a senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). LaForce’s held the global vice president and chief marketing officer at Dell. This is just the latest in stepping stone career moves for LaForce. She has…
