By, Melissa Alvarez After much debate on what I wanted to write about, it finally came to me after I thought long and hard about what Chicago small business owners are facing today: High...
By, Ashley Crimaldi In a recent New York Times article, senior vice president and chief brand officer for the Elle Group, Carol Smith, argues that No Doubts: Women Are Better Managers. She goes on...
By, Nicole Crimaldi We are so excited to feature Tory Johnson and her new book “Fired to Hired!” At just 22, Tory Johnson was fired from her dream job as a publicist at NBC...
By, Ashley Crimaldi A few days ago I decided to deter my morning schedule and catch up on a little Oprah. Typically, I’m a non-believer in shows like Oprah. I tend to approach them...
By, Dawn Yerger Have you ever had the feeling that you weren’t being taken seriously as a young business professional? If so, it may not be all in your head. Whether it is a...
By, Nicole Crimaldi A few weeks ago, I started receiving a stream of Facebook messages and wall posts congratulating me on my quote in Redbook magazine. “Huh?! What quote?!” Turns out it was true. I laughed...
By, Nicole Crimaldi While researching for this post, I came across a great article called “10 Characteristics of Successful Salespeople.” Reading the article proved my theory that the qualities of a successful salesperson apply...
By, Nicole Crimaldi To live alone or not to live alone: that is the question. For those of you who are like me and spent all four years of college living with roommates (and...
By, Dawn Yerger It’s hard not to notice that branding has become a hot topic in today’s business world, and with good reason. Human beings tend to assess whether or not we like or...
By, Roland Cailles As a public relations person, I have the pleasure of working with some of the most talented and creative women in the professional world. My industry, known for its fast-paced lifestyle...