According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 33 percent of women ages 25 to 29 held at least a bachelor’s degree in 2007. Twenty-six percent of men in that age group had the same education. (MS).

For women, building a basic, self-defense “tool box” is a simple way to gain greater confidence and become more powerful, both physically and psychologically. Acquiring these tools is surprisingly easier than one may think.Contrary to what Hollywood’s martial arts movies portray, an individual needn’t be a martial artist to effectively use self-defense skills. In fact, […]

At a not-so-distant point in history, the idea of a woman holding a prominent role in a multi-national or Fortune 500 company was considered a foolish notion. But the tides have turned in the last century – and even more so in the last few years.The number of women heading companies in prominent roles such […]

Shirley Allen has had three dreams in this lifetime – to go to Bermuda, to have her own home, and to go to Hawaii. She made it to Bermuda on her class trip in high school; Hawaii is still on the horizon. Currently, she is only days away from achieving her second dream, owning her […]

Women purchase more than half of all the vehicles on the road. But the majority of women, between 65 to 80 percent, do not do routine maintenance and repair themselves, say automotive experts and information from Road & Travel Magazine. Most women rely on a service center or another party to take care of their […]

Kris Cornish says she learned the ins and outs of running her business, Drapeau’s Costumes of Maine, using the “trial by fire” method. “I would have been better prepared to run the business from the start if I had gone for professional business management help first,” she says. “Business management consultants, such as the ones […]

Passed up for that last promotion? Feel like your boss never takes you seriously? The presentation of your workspace could be influencing these decisions.“Most companies allow employees to customize their own workspaces with personal belongings,” says Jerry Dittmer, president of The HON Company, a leading office furniture manufacturer. “It’s up to the employees to put […]

Women purchase more than half of all the vehicles on the road. But the majority of women, between 65 to 80 percent, do not do routine maintenance and repair themselves, say automotive experts and information from Road & Travel Magazine. Most women rely on a service center or another party to take care of their […]