Competition

Yes, this is a more of a business blog, and understandably in a capitalistic society business is defined by competition. I guess for me it goes back to the woman thing. I hate seeing women being competitive with each other. So much of our history has been spent trying to break the glass ceiling, and I am of the mentality that women should help other women. It takes nothing away from providing the best possible customer service, etc. to male-owned businesses...it's just that I love seeing women-owned businesses succeed. Women have so many pressures with children and family and freedoms to be themselves. When I see a woman trying to create a successful business as a way to balance the juggling act that is their lives on their own terms it's exciting. So, when I had a woman deny me an invitation to a large event for businesses I was floored. Not that I'll go into rampant detail, but she's with a media giant. Backed by millions of dollars. After the phone call resulting in her telling me (with our brand-spanking NEW, little website) that we were in direct competition and I was not welcome, I got off the phone thinking what a wonderful thing it was that she even had heard of us. Moving forward, it just seems to me as though there is plenty of playing field for everyone and I continue to stand behind my hope to help other women in business. The day I become that catty, competitive mogul..just shoot me.