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Monday, June 5, 2006
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VOLUME 3
ISSUE 112
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June WorldWIT Website Columns
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Too Late for a Retraction?
Twenty years ago, a Newsweek article, "Too Late for Prince Charming?", stated that college-educated women over the age of 35 were more likely to be killed by a terrorist than to get married. While this article may have been a shock both to the feminist movement and to women's sensibilities, the stereotype of the single, 35+ woman has permeated public culture, from Baby Boom to Sex and the City. Now, Newsweek has retracted and revisited this story, recognizing the growing numbers of women who are enjoying love, marriage and motherhood after 40. Is the retraction enough, though, or has this myth damaged the women's movement and permenently etched a stigma on single women over 40? Let us know what you think.
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Considering a Franchise?
How to Pick a Franchise Business
by Dina Qualizza
The decision for women entrepreneurs to purchase a franchise can leave us feeling like we are being treated with the same disparity as when purchasing a new car. As a successful franchise owner and previous franchise development manager focusing on the selling of franchises, I highly advise you to do your homework!
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Handling the Client-Side Bully
Selling Skills for Non-Salespeople
I talk a lot in this space about consultative selling, understanding the client’s business, coming up with creative solutions and the like, but of course, sometimes the client won’t let you do that. Sometimes, a person just wants to negotiate a better deal. How do you deal with the prospect or existing client that demands rates that don’t make sense for you?
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Ask Liz
How do I handle family-related work absences?
I have two married male team members who take a lot of time off to take care of their children when their non-working spouse is ill or when one of the children has a doctor's appointment. I want to have a family friendly environment on the team, but the absences are affecting productivity. How can I best handle this?
Joan
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That's a Gas!
Pinch Me... or Don't
When I'd been working in the oil and gas exploration industry for just a few years -- this was back in 1975 -- I'd had a promotion to project team lead. I was enthusiastic, loved my job, adored the work I was doing (that was before I got "born-again, environmentally"), and was now the proud supervisor of the best team in the company. Then one day a group of big-wigs were passing through the offices and stopped at my office door. My boss introduced me by name. At that point, one of the big-wigs stepped forward to shake my hand, and proudly pronounced, "My word, so you're our token female! Glad to meetcha!" Talk about splashing ice-cold water on my rosy-cheeked enthusiasm!
-Michele, RockyWIT
Submit your real life, Pinch Me...or Don't story to annej@worldwit.org.
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Invite a Friend
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Invite a Friend
Visit the WorldWIT Chapters Page and click on 'Invite Friends' on the left navigation bar. You'll be able to enter your colleagues' and friends' email addresses and invite them to join their nearest WorldWIT discussion group. You can use our pre-written message or write your own. Spread the word!
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Contact Info
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Questions? Comments? Write to info@worldwit.org. To submit an article, a question for "Ask Liz" or a story for "Pinch Me...or Don't", send an e-mail to Anne Jennings.
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