More women than ever before are now choosing to take control by starting up their own business ventures. To give this fact some statistical backup, research indicates that the number of women-owned small businesses is growing roughly twice as rapidly as the national average for all start-ups. As well as hard work, determination and focus, […]
Gender equality has made significant advances in many fields of employment, but when it comes to the top leadership positions in business, we still have some way to go. One way to ensure you are the top of your game in the tough world of business is to go for an MBA. Why an MBA? Many […]
In a recent meeting held at WeAreTheCity HQ we voiced our opinions on the politics and discovered that the younger team members were oblivious to the subject. We then debated on whether politics should be taught at a younger age in school or even become a GCSE in its own right. We have gathered opinions […]
Developing relationships with powerful entities in your niche can catapult your business from small-fry to mainstream. In the world of business, who you know is just as important as the awesome products or services you’re peddling. Therefore, if big success is your ultimate goal, it is essential for you to step out and put yourself […]
Online shopping is big business. In a May, 2000 report published by E-Commerce Times roughly eighty-five percent of internet users also did their shopping online. This was back when websites like Amazon.com were still fairly new, and sites like Etsy didn’t even exist. Today, Amazon is the world’s leading online retailer, and Etsy boasts over […]
Just like the food you eat has a shelf life, so does your career. And just like how food is not at its best when it has passed its shelf life, when you pass the shelf life in your career, you too are no longer at peak performance. But sometimes it can be difficult to […]
SecsintheCity, the UK’s #1 job site for PAs and EAs, has announced that nominations are now open for the PA of the Year Awards 2015. The Awards recognise the professionalism of PAs, EAs and Secretaries, and acknowledge their contribution to the organisations they work for, with previous finalists representing leading brands such as Facebook, M&C […]
I am the Founder and MD of Jeetly, the first clothing brand for women under 5’3 that puts consumers in control of what gets made. Prior to this I created an online dragons den platform and managed property investments alongside my profession as an optometrist in private practice. My career background is in Optometry, I […]
Recently, during a coaching session with a client of mine, as we dug deep into what was holding her back from dealing with a conflict that was getting out of hand in her department; it came out… “Dion, they already think I’m a Bitch!” Her words hung heavy in the atmosphere as we paused to […]
So, after a long and potentially expensive process, you’ve finally have the appropriate technology infrastructure to engage in video conferencing. Great! Whether you’ve decided to invest in Adobe Connect, Cisco WebEx, or Bluejeans, you can finally communicate with all of your remote workers easily and keep them up to date on all of your upcoming […]
I grew up in Lancaster and am the eldest of four sisters. I went to University in Nottingham to study history and then moved to London in 1999 when I joined the Civil Service graduate scheme (the faststream). I’m currently the Chief Executive of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority – the body that was set […]
Bank of America Merrill Lynch & WeAreTheCity held the event Women Talk IT: Leading Innovation on the 21st April 2015 in their London offices. The event was a great success and we would like to thank the speakers, facilitators and staff at Bank of America Merill Lynch, all those who attended and the WATC team […]