by Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq. Wow! 2015 has gone by so quickly that it’s hard to believe that we’ve made our way to the half way point in the year. But, here we are. In January, we were instant visionaries—full of hope and excitement about what the year would bring and how we would execute it […]
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Tiffany Boyle: She Owns It with Emerge Magazine by @WSRapport
by Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq. | Featured Contributor A marketing expert, Tiffany is the Chief Executive Officer of Emerge the Magazine, a company that focuses on promoting entrepreneurs. She is also the Program Director of Access Virginia, a non-profit organization that is focused on providing access to live theatre and the arts for the disabled by […]
Refresh, Reset and Restore Your Biz Mindset with the ‘Q’ this Spring by @WSRapport By Karima Mariama-Arthur 2 on Refresh, Reset and Restore Your Biz Mindset with the ‘Q’ this Spring by @WSRapport
by Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq. | Featured Contributor It’s the second month of the second quarter. You’re a business owner and you’re stressed—margins are dancing all over the place and clients are yet to be captured. If only you had a few keen ways to relax, you could make peace with it all. There are options everywhere: You could […]
3 Must-Have Metrics Every Entrepreneur Needs to Measure Success by @WSRapport By Karima Mariama-Arthur 2 on 3 Must-Have Metrics Every Entrepreneur Needs to Measure Success by @WSRapport
by Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq. | Featured Contributor When you’re your own boss, it can be easy to fall short of your own expectations. When no one else is keeping you accountable, having an internal sense of urgency and taking serial responsibility for outcomes are paramount, but often absent from the success equation. The million dollar […]
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First Quarter Close Out: Got Commitment and Results? by @WSRapport
by Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq | Featured Contributor We’re now in the final month of the first quarter. For some, this may cause feelings of uneasiness, especially if you’re not where you thought you’d be. You’ve probably spent a significant amount of time crafting your goals. Surely you had every intention of achieving them, right? But now, […]
The Power of Progress: Use It to Your Advantage by @WSRapport
by Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq. | Featured Contributor Accomplishing a goal requires executing a series of tasks that lead to a desired result. It’s the execution of these tasks, however, that gets most people. The Taj Mahal wasn’t built in a day and neither was Rome. I know you’ve heard these phrases before and would likely […]
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Success: Will You Own It In 2015?
by Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq. | Featured Contributor It’s a new year and you feel like the world is your oyster. Well, at least you did during the first week of January. But passions often fade with time. Before you know it, the year will be over and your goals will remain outstanding. If it’s every […]
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Bah Humbug: How to Be Productive and Enjoy the Holidays, Too by @WSRapport
by Karima Mariama-Arthur | Featured Contributor When the holidays roll around, it’s pretty difficult to think about work. Generous offers to celebrate good tidings and cheer are everywhere. Vacation days get ramped up and half days become the norm. The problem, however, is that the work doesn’t go away. What to do? Don’t fret. Where […]
Resolve to End This Year Strong With 3 Key Strategies by @WSRapport
by Karima Mariama-Arthur | Featured Contributor This year is almost over and you’re probably taking inventory of what you’ve accomplished and what you haven’t. With only two months left in 2014, most people are looking for a fresh start. What about you? Do you prefer to simply cut your losses and start planning for 2015? […]
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5 Key Aspects of Communicating Body Language in Business by @WSRapport
by Karima Mariama-Arthur | Featured Contributor Body language is a critical component of how we communicate and interpret communication by others. However, much of what we do is unconscious. And, according to an article published by Forbes, our unconscious mind and “gut” are better at reading body language than our conscious mind. Go figure! In […]