The Blog

Biz Chicks Rule (www.BizChicksRule.com)

The Hosts

Kristen King and Bridget Wright

The Tagline

Who says it’s a man’s world?

Why You’ll Love It

Women have been making waves in business and economics for decades. Biz Chicks Rule is all about celebrating and supporting that success. Look for advice, resources, reviews, and humor — dedicated to helping women succeed in the business world. Bridget’s a mom with some life experience under her belt, and Kristen’s a childless 20something who just finished grad school — so you’ve got some pretty different perspectives on the business world from these two ladies.

My Favorite Posts of the Last Month or So

Since there are two of us, there are more than the usual number of favorites. ;)

• Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ : A Spin
• Little Girls Who Dress Like Skanks Grow Up to Be Women Who Dress Like Skanks
• Tax Interlude: What Happens if You Don’t Pay Your Taxes on Time?
• Business Marketing Monday: Know What Your Customers Want
• Throwback Thursday: Is Higher Education Manadatory to Be Successful in Life?
• Finding YOUR Place in the Workplace: When Are We Really Grownups?
• 5 Steps to Branding Your Business
• Do Women in Business Need Mentors?
• Are April Fool’s Day Pranks Appropriate in a Professional Environment?

Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King

Tags: women in business, women and business, business advice for women, woman, women, business, blog of the week, biz chicks rule, business advice for women, kristen king, bridget wright, b5media

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Blog of the Week: Biz Chicks Rule (that’s us!)

The Blog

Interview Chatter (www.interviewchatter.com)

The Host

Darlene McDaniel

The Tagline

mastering the job search and interview processes

Why You’ll Love It

Darlene gives you what you need to find and land a great job. She covers everything from job boards to resumes to, yes, interviews, and keeps tabs on the latest trends and business news. As an interview expert, Darlene is a pro at prepping candidates to ace the job serarch process.

My Favorite Posts of the Last Month or So

• Video Instruction: When You Get A Pink Slip
• Video Instruction: Resume & Cover Letter Secrets Revealed
• For Managers Only: An Ethical Dilemma – The Resume Part 1 and Part 2
• Does Anyone Out There Need a Job?
• Top 8 Jobs of 2008

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Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King

Tags: women in business, women and business, business advice for women, woman, business, blog of the week, interview chatter, darlene mcdaniel, interview tips, job search tips, resume tips, finding a job, acing an interview, how to do well in an interview, how to get a good job, biz chicks rule, kristen king

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Blog of the Week: Interview Chatter

The Blog

Accounting Solver (www.accountingsolver.com)

The Host

Ren Garcia

The Tagline

cash and accounting matters

Why You’ll Love It

Ren breaks down economic and money matters into what’s important and simplifies it so you’re not overwhelmed by the extra details.

My Favorite Posts of the Last Month or So

• US RECESSION? Should you save or spend money now?
• ELEGANT SIMPLICITY FOR A SPED-UP WORLD: Accounting & Being Accountable for the Future
• ACCOUNTING FOR CONTROLLABLE & UNCONTROLLABEL FACTORS IN HOME BUSINESSES

Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King

Tags: women in business, women and business, business advice for women, woman, business, blog of the week, accounting solver, ren garcia, biz chicks rule, kristen king

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Blog of the Week: Accounting Solver

The Blog

Biz Levity (www.BizLevity.com)

The Host

Mark Jabo and Sarit Catz

The Tagline

We Give Business the Business

Why You’ll Love It

Because it’s the funniest thing on the b5 network, if you ask me. If you’re holding a beverage or eating anything, including gum, put it down, swallow it, or spit it out before you start reading, or it will be ALL over your computer monitor. This is way more interesting than reading regular old business and politcal news in the paper or on a straight news site — and more fun, too. The "Scrolling Headlines" recurring feature is my favorite.

My Favorite Posts of the Last Two Weeks or So

There are WAY too many to do favs from a whole month — this blog is that good.

• Scrolling Headlines Don’t Scroll Unless You Do — March 28, 2008
• Burger King Looks To Increase Share Of Pedophile Market
• Time Magazine Seeks To Prove It’s Still Edgy, Relevant
• Bin Laden Issues Threats Against Cartoons
• Bizlevity Disclaimer Of Liability To Become Industry Standard

Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King

Tags: women in business, women and business, business advice for women, woman, business, blog of the week, biz levity, mark jabo, sarit catz, news humor, political humor, satire, biz chicks rule, kristen king

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Blog of the Week: Biz Levity

The Blog

Pimp Your Work (www.PimpYourWork.com)

The Host

Celine Roque

The Tagline

Putting some shizzle into your work … and making your work day better

Why You’ll Love It

Pimp Your Work is one of my favorite sites period, and definitely on my list of top busines sites to visit. It’s just darn good advice with a great sense of humor and, for lack of a better word, flair. I love the productivity tips, and every visit makes me smile — and not just because I like the dude in the header.

My Favorite Posts of the Last Month or So

• Pimping Bookmarks: Finding Your Dream Job
• Own Your Time
• How I Freed Myself from Mountains of Email Part 1 and Part 2
• Not your Grampa’s Office Desk (Unless your Grampa is Darth Vader)
• Pimping Bookmarks: How to create a better workspace

Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King

Tags: women in business, women and business, business advice for women, woman, business, blog of the week, pimp your work, celine roque, productivity tips, work humor, biz chicks rule, kristen king

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Blog of the Week: Pimp Your Work

The Blog

Behind the Buzz

The Host

Rachel Clarke

The Tagline

A look at digital and interactive advertising and marketing

Why You’ll Love It

If you’re interested in branding, advertising, and marketing, Behind the Buzz is for you. Rachel delves into what works, what doesn’t and why, with a focus on social marketing (think YouTube, viral games, etc). Totally fascinating. It makes me think about business promotion in a whole new way — which I love!

My Favorite Posts of the Last Month or So

• Brands using Twitter
• Does Technology Make it easier
• Talk to Frank
• Bash the Sofa
• Become Tide Stain

Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King

Tags: women in business, women and business, woman, business, blog of the week, behind the buzz, digital advertising, digital marketing, digital branding, digital promotions, social marketing, viral marketing, online marketing, rachel clarke, biz chicks rule, kristen king

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Blog of the Week: Behind the Buzz

(www.taxgirl.com)

The Blog

taxgirl

The Host

Kelly Phillips Erb

The Tagline

tax news, tax info and tax policy – and it’s not as boring as you think!

Why You’ll Love It

They say the only certainties in life are death and taxes. Kelly can’t help you much with the first one, but she’s a real lifesaver when it comes to the latter. Especially if you’re self-employed or a business owner, you’ll love the down-to-earth, simple information at taxgirl. And, I can’t believe it myself, Kelly actually makes taxes interesting. Who’d a thunk?

My Favorite Posts of the Last Month or So

• Does the IRS discriminate against unmarried couples?
• Time for taxes: Are you organized?
• Medical and Dental Expenses from A-Z
• Ask the taxgirl: Taxable Income and Rebates
• Ask the taxgirl: No 1099
• Money for Nothing and Your Checks For Free: Is There Something More to Tax Rebates?
• Ask the taxgirl: Subcontractor billing/payment
• How Not to Get a Tax (or Other) Job

Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King

Tags: women in business, women and business, woman, business, blog of the week, kelly phillips erb, taxgirl, tax information for women business owners, tax information for home-based businesses, tax info, tax questions, understanding taxes, help with your taxes, how to file your taxes, taxgirl, biz chicks rule, kristen king

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Blog of the Week: Taxgirl

The Blog

Home Biz Notes

The Hosts

Mary Emma Allen and Yvonne Russell

The Tagline

All about home business.

Why You’ll Love It

Business women come in all forms, including work-at-homers and self-employed entrepreneurs. Home Biz Notes offers tips, advice, and commentary based on the home-based business experience of its sage hosts, both of whom I thoroughly enjoy both as bloggers and as people.

My Favorite Posts of the Last Month or So

• 5 Ways To Brag…Discreetly
• Consider Blogging & Social Media In Your Business PR
• Round-up of Business Organizing Tips
• 7 Places To Meet Clients Outside Your Home Office
• Beware Work From Home Scams

Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King

Tags: women in business, women and business, woman, business, blog of the week, mary emma allen, yvonne russell, advice for home business owners, tips for home-based businesses, home biz notes, biz chicks rule, kristen king

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Blog of the Week: Home Biz Notes

Biz Chicks Rule is part of the Business Channel, which comprises 36 amazing blogs all dedicated to helping you start, run, or succeed in a business.

Starting in January, our awesome Channel Editor Kelly Erb (aka, Taxgirl, aka Bridget’s and my boss ;]) had the idea of showing love to one Biz Channel blog each week throughout the blogs by linking to them, commenting on them, Stumbling them, or otherwise helping them out.

We’ve had some server ups and downs lately, so In case you missed them, here are the Blogs of the Week so far:

• Week 1, The Golden Pencil (http://www.thegoldenpencil.com/)
• Week 2, Common Sense PR (http://www.commonsensepr.com/)
• Week 3, Doing Biz Abroad (http://www.doingbizabroad.com/)
• Week 4, Franchise Pick (http://www.franchisepick.com/)
• Week 5, Workboxers (http://www.workboxers.com/)
• Week 6, Brandcurve (http://www.brandcurve.com/)
• Week 7, Bosshatch (http://www.bosshatch.com/)
• Week 8, Greener Assets (http://www.greenerassets.com/)

Look for future Blogs of the Week featured throughout the Business Channel!

Contents © Copyright 2008 Kristen King

(photo via SXC.hu)

Tags: business advice, women in business, b5media, business channel, the golden pencil, common sense PR, doing biz abroad, franchise pick, workboxers, brandcurve, bosshatch, greener assets, biz chicks rule, kristen king

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Loving the Business Channel at b5media