In today's dynamic and ever-evolving professional landscape, women are seizing opportunities to advance their careers and launch their own businesses at unprecedented rates. Yet, navigating the complexities of career advancement and entrepreneurship can be daunting without the right guidance and support. In this article, we'll explore practical career advice and tips tailored to women aiming to advance their careers or start their own businesses, including strategies for securing startup capital and overcoming common challenges along the way. 1. Define Your Goals and Vision Before embarking on your career advancement or entrepreneurial journey, take the time to define your goals and vision for success. Reflect on your passions, strengths, and values, and identify what you want to achieve in your career or business. Set clear, measurable goals that align with your vision and create a roadmap for reaching them. Having a clear sense of purpose will guide your de
Note: This article originally appeared in InsideSources’ DC Journal: https://dcjournal.com/why-does-a-rich-chicago-law-firm-keep-suing-indian-tribes/ Why does a deep-pockets Chicago law firm keep targeting businesses run by Native American tribes? In September, Daniel Edelman filed yet another lawsuit against a short-term, small-dollar lending business, this one owned by the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. They are a small band, fewer than 8,000 members, and their land – mostly covered in lakes and forests – is in Wisconsin’s remote northwest corner. Thanks to their federal tribal status, tribes can run and self-regulate businesses that are traditionally regulated by state officials, so long as they comply with federal laws. For some tribes, that has meant building casinos. For the Lac Court Oreilles and many other tribes, financial businesses like lending, which can be conducted online, are a better fit. But now the Lac Courte Oreilles a