NJ based Simply Good Press is a new, independent publishing house that helps turn experts into published authors. Your own published book has become the best business card you can have today according to founder Jane Tabachnick. Simply Good Press provides a variety of solutions for authoring a book, from traditional…
KINDARA FOR the IPHONE, call itself The Intelligent and Organized Way to Get Pregnant. Created by Kati Bicknell and husband Will Sacks, Kindara is the new easy-to-use fertility charting app for iPhone. Kati had the idea for Kindara while working for TED.com in 2009. Her training as a birth doula gives…
The film industry, like the technology industry is still a male dominated world. Young female directors like Nancy Meyers and Sofia Coppola can thank Nora Ephron for blazing the trail. Ms. Ephron died yesterday at the age of 71. Not only was Ms. Ephron a pioneer, but she created a…
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…
Facebook has been criticized for not having any female directors; all that changes today with the announcement that Sheryl Sandberg has not only been appointed to the board, but named as it’s director. Ms. Sandberg will still continue her day to day position as second in command at Facebook, managing…
Recent studies highlight the fact that women are still in the minority in executive positions as well as in securing financing for businesses. Silicon Valley is a big ole boys network, even though some of the males are in fact not yet of legal age to drink in the US.…
Diane Keaton is known for her Hollywood roles and for being a serial Real estate flipper. This week Diane surprised the real estate world and bought a new, move in ready home in Pacific Palisades for $5.75 million. Is this a sign that she is done buying and renovating grand Hollywood…
Spending limits for new car shoppers in China are rising among females, and leveling off among males. This data is based on the preferences of over 19,000 Chinese auto shoppers visiting the online site MyProductAdvisor.cn, revealed Market Insight Corporation. “Females are playing an ever-increasing role in purchase decisions and spending…
Cleveland based Thompson Hine LLP has been recognized for its leadership in advancing women within the legal profession. The inaugural Euromoney Legal Media Group Americas Women in Business Law Awards honored the firm’s initiative, Spotlight on Women®, as the best gender diversity initiative by a national firm. The firm…
The Discreet Guide for Executive Women: How to Work Well with Men (and Other Difficulties) by Jennifer K. Crittenden was a winner in the category of Business-Motivational at the 6th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. The panel of judges is made up of independent experts from all facets of…
