by Diane Pleuss | Dec 9, 2020 | Quick Reads
Investing in a business now might not be the first thing that comes to mind. Uncertainty can spawn inaction or spark creativity and innovation. How do you respond to the word risk? If you see the flip side of risk as a possibility for increased reward, the benefits...
by Diane Pleuss | Dec 3, 2020 | Quick Reads
Have you ever thought, “I’ve been working for 20 years and I still don’t know what I want to do when I grow up?” Don’t worry. It’s a common question – especially now. Reconsidering life’s options feels inevitable. Maybe you’ve been in your career for 15 years and feel...
by Diane Pleuss | Nov 23, 2020 | Quick Reads
In 1972, there were just 402,000 women-owned businesses in the United States. Fast forward to today, and there are more than 12 million. I’m proud to be part of that growing number—and even prouder to help other women take control of their futures. Before 2020, about...
by Diane Pleuss | Nov 20, 2020 | Quick Reads
Most people would rather tell you the color of the underwear they’re wearing than reveal how much money they make – or how much they have to invest! Yet, the question of how much a franchise costs will invariably arise and be measured against what a franchise...
by Diane Pleuss | Nov 16, 2020 | Quick Reads
At the start of the COVID pandemic, FM Global ran an eye-catching ad in the Wall Street Journal. The tagline read Resilience is a Choice. At the time of its publication, I wasn’t sure how I felt about that line. The pandemic taught us that resilience is a...
