Tangipahoa Professional Women and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University are hosting THE business event for women on the move. Women Mean Business 2018 will provide high impact strategies to survive and thrive individually and professionally. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity! Join us on March 23rd to gain insight that will help you reach your maximum potential! What to Expect at Women Mean Business 2018 - Inspiring Keyn

Women are fierce and will go to bat for those they care about. Think of your closest girlfriends they'll get up in the middle of the night to come to your aid. However, when it comes to advocating for herself she needs encouragement to ask for what she wants. Here are the 7 common mistakes every woman should avoid when advocating for herself. Feelings over Facts Stick to the facts in every situation no matter what is at stake or how person it can seem. Fear Fear can hold the

EUCI Annual Women in Construction & Engineering Conference in Denver, CO March 5-6, 2018. Negotiation Expert : Jacqueline Twillie Overview Negotiations are not just about the billion-dollar deals, boardroom strategies, or company takeovers; it’s a process we use daily. This interactive discussion is designed to help you understand the process of negotiation, using techniques and steps you can apply to getting what you want successfully. Whether you’re preparing for an upcomin

Here are the Do’s ! Prepare thoroughly for the negotiation Prepare to hear no; and what your counter will be Package your request instead of asking issue by issue Practice what you want to say Practice how you want to say it Practice what to say when things don’t go as planned Ask confidently Ask at the right time Decide if you want to accept or not Evaluate how the negotiation went; what will you do next time? Don’ts Don’t lie Don’t wing it Don’t skip the preparation Don’t c