When Rochester Women’s Network developed a new vision statement last year, we were intentional about making a commitment to support and promote diversity and inclusion in all that we do. At the beginning of 2020, we launched our Diversity and Inclusion Committee to guide our work of being better allies through all of our committees, […]
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3 Tips to Successfully Collaborate with Creatives
Every business owner will at some point need to commission creative work such as copywriting, graphic design, or photography. For a smooth working relationship with your hired creative, and to get their very best work, you’ll need to follow a few simple guidelines. 1. Develop a detailed creative brief. When asking for any kind of […]
Before You Head To The Office : Returning to Work Post-Pause
I’m glad you’re here. You’ve been on my mind. I realize we may not have met yet, but I’ve been thinking about you. How are you holding up? Have you stayed healthy? I sure hope so. Can you believe it’s only been a few months since virtual working and social distancing took hold? Wow, that […]
COVID – 19 Resources for the Self Employed
Today begins my fourth week of advising business clients about legal issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic from my home office while trying to homeschool my three daughters. The silver lining in all of this has been spending more time with my daughters. I have been particularly enjoying our evening walks. It has been heartbreaking […]
7 Tips for Staying Connected While Social Distancing
Building relationships is at the heart of everything that is Rochester Women’s Network. From the volunteer committees that help keep our organization running to your presence at our networking events, how we engage with one another is how we thrive — individually and collectively. In fact, our mission is built on that foundation: Mission: To […]
5 Tips to Achieve Your Non-New Year’s Resolution
Yep, you heard that right: I’m a big proponent of the non-New Year’s resolution. Let’s face it, setting any goal according to someone else’s timetable is never a formula for success. As a literary editor, I’ve seen lots of authors set their goal of finishing a novel around an event called National Novel Writing Month—similar […]