Women In Business: Three Stereotype-breaking Truths

by Elle Kaplan | Sep 23, 2014 | Leadership

The world of women in business is nothing like the stereotype. Catfights, competition, or coldness? Try collaboration, connection, and community. The vast majority of business women are supportive and encouraging of their fellow alphanistas. The truth about this...

Success Or Failure For Your Team Starts With You

by Elle Kaplan | Jun 12, 2014 | Entrepreneurship, Leadership

When you build a company from scratch, every person you add to your growing team must be an “A player.” An A player is not just good at her job: she is excellent, innovative, nimble, and flexible in the ever-changing world of a startup. These outstanding...

Should You Become An Entrepreneur?

by Elle Kaplan | May 28, 2014 | Entrepreneurship

Here’s a business concept: a completely independent, client-centric, woman-owned, woman-run investment advisor: the anti-Wall Street, Wall Street firm. Oh, you mean you weren’t about to jump right on that? What’s your idea of turning a hobby into a...

Finding Mentors and Making Connections

by Elle Kaplan | Feb 6, 2013 | Leadership

It is so important to have mentors to guide you, inspire you, and help you grow in your professional journey. Throughout my career, I have always been fortunate to have several mentors who push me to dream bigger and expect more from myself. Mentors often have a...

Women in Finance: The Power of the Purse

by Elle Kaplan | Jan 22, 2013 | Leadership

Our economy has become a she-conomy. Today’s women are responsible for making 85% of household purchasing decisions, and contribute 7 trillion dollars of consumer and business spending. Women own 40% of American private businesses and are the major contributors of...