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Business/Women/Self-Help - You will improve your professional life! Learn how easy it is to: Make your outside match your inside.
Get respect at work.
Feel, look and act successful and confident.
Create a sharper image - even in business casual!
Master modern business etiquette in dining, entertaining and communicating.
Look taller and thinner without growing an inch or losing a pound.
Make friends and establish rapport quickly and fearlessly.
Speak and sell with confidence and self assurance
Unlock your personal powerful charisma and charm!
Two authors share experience and expertise to fast-track you to success.
This book is designed for the woman who wants to level the playing field and succeed! ... Read more

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Recommended reading for women in the business world
Collaboratively written by experienced business woman and public speaker Linda Breakeall and certified professional image consultant Anna Wildermuth, Unlocking The Secrets Of Successful Women In Business is a thoroughly "reader friendly" how-to, self-help guide written especially for women seeking to develop an effective and successful business career for themselves. Individual chapters offer a wealth of tips, tricks, and techniques about everything from basic business etiquette, to pointers that help women be taken more seriously (lower your voice, be wary of smiling too much, avoid starting sentences with uncertain phrases such as "I think", and more), to maintaining a professional image, to job interview tips, and much, much more. Unlocking The Secrets Of Successful Women In Business is very highly recommended reading for women in the business world from the novice entry-level beginner to the seasoned corporate executive seeking to rise even higher within the corporate environment.

Basic Content, Commercial
Every once in a while we find a book that is well-meaning, has lots of good information, but was written by consultants who were just a bit too commercial. It's obvious that Anna Wildermuth wants to help you with your appearance and Linda Brakefall wants to help you with your empowerment, professionalism, and effectiveness. Their addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses are easy-too easy for this reviewer-to find in the book. OK, let's get past the commercial and the authors introducing themselves at the beginning of the book. Let's get into the meat.

The book is organized into 26 Keys for success. Each key is a chapter with text written by the authors and a wide range of guest columnists-cameo appearances, if you will, by people with expertise in the subject matter. These contributions, in a smaller type size, are a bit of a stopper as you read the book, but build a sort of sense of community. Hmmm. Stopper. Like a speed bump or a curve in the road.

Actually, the whole book is designed with curves and speed bumps that slow the reader's pace so more can be absorbed. The pages are filled with tips and quizzes and quotes and questions to answer. Quite a bit to absorb-like the authors mixed a stew and threw everything in that would add to the "body." The "body" of this book is loaded. It's a potpourri of information and advice about being taken seriously, rising to the top, charm and charisma, personal and professional style, approachability, color, clothing, business travel, image, and working with your shape. You will find helpful information on business make-up, hair and grooming, business etiquette, interviewing for a job, presentation skills, and public speaking.

The authors cover a wide range of topics, though I'm not sure that I agree with all they suggest. Being a man, I asked a couple of businesswomen to look at this book with me so I could be sure to be fair. Their response included words like "inconsistent," "unprofessional," and "very basic."

There's a section in the back of the book offering resources for additional learning. By category, you will find what I believe are book titles and authors. There is insufficient detail for those who might want to access additional information, but readers could use search engines on the world wide web to do their research.

The authors are, no doubt, fine professionals in their fields. Unfortunately, while it offers valuable content, this book is not as professional as it could be. Advertisements at the end of every chapter is a bit much. The publishing of this book was managed by The Jenkins Group, says a statement on the back cover. They should have been more deeply involved to keep this stew from becoming stone soup.

Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Women in Business
An insightful, informative, quick and easy read for the young or more experienced professional business woman.The advice provided by the authors in this book can have a huge impact on career potential and success in the business world.

Great, common-sense business ideas
I've been in the mortgage business for over 15 years, and I've been to many seminars, but this book seemed to bring it all together.It's good, practical advice for people that want to advance in their careers.Very common sense - where the light bulb goes on above your head and you think - "Why didn't I think of that!"I would highly recommend it!

A "must have" for every woman in business!
Very comprehensive content.Covers all the important fronts. Important points are illustrated with excellent, well-developed examples.Also, specific "how to's" are provided.Finally, a workable definition of "business casual" for women!

Reader gets everything needed to take action immediately.Positive, upbeat message. A "must have" for every woman in business!

Marilyn Sprague-Smith, M.Ed.
Professional Speaker, Seminar Leader, Consultant
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Women in Business is an extensive collection of significant papers which explore the work of women in a wide range of businesses.The selection encompasses pathbreaking articles covering all aspects of women's work in The Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.Women in Business documents and evaluates the business activities of women from around the world who have contributed to the building of business institutions, industries and economies from the 11th to the late 20th centuriesThese volumes assemble for the first time an international collection of English-speaking articles from scholars in economics, psychology, literature, anthropology, history, management and industrial organization, that prepare a ground work for a gendered history of businessThe volumes suggest the basic tools and the knowledge necessary to bring women into business and bring businesspeople and institutions back into societyWomen in Business will be particularly welcomed by business people, women in business, policy professionals and scholars and graduate students.TABLE OF CONTENTS: IntroductionVolume I:Part I:Imagining the Woman in Business and Imaging the FirmPart II:Women, Property and the LawPart III:In the Family WayPart IV:The Business of Invention and InnovationVolume II:Part I:The Business of FarmingPart II:She Merchants, Market Women and TradersPart III:Inservice for Others and Ourselves Volume III:Part I:Male Managers and Female Workers in the FirmPart II:Market Makers and Managers of ConsumptionPart III:The Organization WomanPart IV:Making the Managerial WomanPart V:Making the Businesswoman a Feminist ... Read more

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Orthodox opinion is that in the `long' eighteenth century women, especially of the middle classes, had very little involvement with business affairs and enterprises, and that as a group they were more usually characterised by their domestic roles. This book takes issue with this view, arguing that the major factors which supposedly prevented women's economic activity in this period had much less impact than has previously been thought. It demonstrates that despite the pressure of gendered cultural expectations, financial barriers and legal disabilities, many women participated extensively in entrepreneurial activity as integrated members of trading networks, exchanging money, credit, property and goods with male traders on a regular basis throughout the period. The author examines how women in business engaged with the tangled legal systems of common law, borough customs and equity, showing that the legal doctrine of coverture did not in practice curtail married women's ability to trade on their own account; she goes on to look at women's business practices, partnerships and credit networks, including their involvement in the insurance business and newspaper advertising. Finally, she considers the impact of domestic ideology, particularly on women in the feminine trades of millinery and dressmaking, and the languages women used to express their commercial interests. ... Read more

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Publisher: New York : J.F. WagnerSubjects: Spiritual retreatsNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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The pivotal role of the small business in the economy was widely hailed in the west at the end of the 1980s and is now seen as the key to the development of new market economies of Eastern Europe. It is also well-accepted that women have formed a noticeably high proportion of the self-employed sector. Despite this, the significance of female entrepreneurship seems to have been neglected by researchers and policymakers alike. In "Women in Business", leading researchers make links between life-styles and business-styles, the multiple roles played by women, the interface between business and family life, paid and unpaid work, and the changing social and economic patterns that are currently affecting both east and west. Above all, the studies presented here go some way towards breaking the "statistical purdah" that conceals the activities of women in the economy. The issues raised by this research broaden our understanding of business enterprise in general. It is clear that gender relations and the ways in which they facilitate or obstruct business activity, form a crucial element in understanding the development of business in different societies. ... Read more

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Europe for Women in Business is a guidebook for women andmen on business etiquette and protocol in the following countries:Britain, France, Germany and Italy. This easy to read book is suitablefor the novice and expert business travels. Highlights in the bookinclude tips on negotiating, business protocol, social etiquette andgeneral tips for each country. Additional sections address safetyissues, the status of women in each country as well as interestingtravel tidbits. The book is in an easy to read format with anecdotesfrom women who travel on business to these countries as well as womenwho live in these countries. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Disagree
I'm not certain the review below is totally impartial since it's a husband writing a review of his's wife's book as if he were just any old reader.I found the book to be not as helpful or informative as described.A slow read.

Excellent book for European Business Travel
There are many articles and books available for business people traveling overseas. Of these there are a few that deal directly with the advantages and challenge that women have in foreign business. This book provides anexcellent overview and in depth look at women conducting business inEurope. I would highly recommend this to women and men alike. Gent&Associates

The business woman's survival guide to Europe
This is the business woman's survival guide to successfully navigating European business cultures and practices. Every woman who travels for business should read this book. From general hints on how to get aroundEurope to tips on specific cultures this book gives you the secrets toavoid the "Ugly American" syndrome.

A Must For Women Travelling Overseas!
Europe for women in business is the only book that looks at the unique issues that women face when conducting business in Europe. This book contain practical discussion of preparation, meeting protocol, socializingand negotiating as well as tips on wardrobe, health and safety concerns,traveling alone and tips for the expatriate. I would highly recommend thisbook to anyone who is planning to conduct business in Europe. ... Read more

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This is a self-improvement program for working women who are fed up with the male dominance in their business or social organization.This is a program for women who want to break into the "good old boy" network for a greater chance at getting faster promotions and having more of a voice in the future of their organization.A workbook provides techniques for women to influence the men in their organization to consider them as a valuable business partner, and not as something less.This program is for working women who want to transition to a more contemporary management style where teams are established (or will be established in the future). If teams will not be used, "Program 4: Charismatic Leadership for Women" is a more appropriate program.Benefits included in this Coaching program are: (1) Learning the difference between the traditional view of managing and the new style of coaching, (2) Understanding the philosophy and attitude differences in coaching, (3) Doing first things first to being properly perceived as a coach, (4) Knowing the techniques to make coaching a way of life and enhancing your image as a contemporary manager, (5) Learning the subtle skills to deal with people, especially men, on a new level, (6) Being able to develop an action plan to put the most comfortable techniques to work on the job, (7) Having worksheets to assist in the application of the new capabilities, (8) Learning with the aid of "Application Exercises" after each step to immediately apply the techniques to your work situation, (9) Having the use of a support system to assist in the learning process.Step by step encouragement is offered at a web site for each phase of the program, and interactive communication with the author is offered in using the techniques with specific males, (10) Building your confidence with your new abilities, which should reduce work stress and improve the feeling of "wellness," and (11) Learning these techniques with an easy-to-follow 108 page workbook with "do-it-now" steps and worksheets, in the self-paced privacy of home or office. ... Read more

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General Books publication date: 2009Original publication date: 1922Original Publisher: Bobbs-MerrillSubjects: SellingBusiness ... Read more

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This work offers guidance for professional women based on the experiences and learning of some of the most successful women in British industry. It does not present theories or statistical evidence to prove or diagnose how some women become top performers - rather it offers the opinions, thoughts and experiences of those women themselves. Sometimes, it is hard for women to find role models in the world of work who can be approached for advice. This book draws on detailed face-to-face interviews, thereby providing a privileged insight. It focuses on the individual who wants to manage the reality of the present and offers advice to those impatient for the business and social changes to occur around them. From her interviews with MDs, CEOs, partners and other top women, Sarah Snell extracts the salient observations, thoughts and experiences and presents them verbatim. This takes the reader into the minds of these successful people as they reflect on their career paths, their self-doubts and self-management, the support mechanisms available, their values and their work-life balance.There are also many pertinent and valuable tips from the top that younger women in business will find inspiring and relevant to today's business environment. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1922.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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This book explores the past, present and future position of women managers in each of the respective EU states. The contributors of each chapter, not only detail fully the most recent available employment statistics, but also help to unravel some of the reasons for similarities and differences between member states. Here, discrepancies based on such issues as differing traditions; historical events; education; training; legislation; attitudes towards entrepreneurship; management styles; employment conditions, rights and benefits; childcare provision; and equal opportunities policies and positive action programmes; are discussed.

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