Posts Tagged ‘Women in Business’
Success in a Male-Dominated Industry: Prominent Businesswomen Share TheirTales
In industries where women often face significant obstacles, stories of success are not only inspiring but vital. In this article, 11 accomplished women share their personal journeys of breaking through the barriers of a male-dominated environment. From securing key media partnerships to battling self-doubt, these women reveal the resilience and determination required to achieve success.…
Read MoreEmpowering EntreprenHERs: How Technology Fuels Women-Owned Small Businesses
Nationally, women own 12.3 million small businesses, making up 40% of all businesses in the country. However, the barrier to successfully scale and drive sales still exists with most (88%) women-owned small businesses producing below $100,000 revenue yearly. How can women entrepreneurs and SMB (small to medium-sized business) owners continue to create impact, influence change, and…
Read MoreClimbing the SEO Vine: A Woman’s Journey in Marketing
According to Merriam-Webster, a vine is a type of plant whose stems require support and that climbs or grows along the ground and has twisting stems. That sounded a bit stiff so let’s soften things up. Basically, a vine needs support to grow, thrive and be happy. Climbing the SEO vine, starting from a simple little plant,…
Read MoreNew Study Shows Best States for Women in Business
Less than a third of the top jobs in the U.S. and Canada are held by women, according to research by McKinsey. While it might seem evident that men find it easier to climb the corporate ladder, Wix.com conducted a study to identify the best states for women in business in the United States. Their…
Read MoreWomen Have Higher Burnout Rates Than Men
Women continue to grapple with challenges at work, including higher rates of burnout and lower financial well-being than their male counterparts. A survey of 1,000 workers by Employment Hero found that two-thirds (69%) are women who suffer burnout at work. Men were slightly less likely, but still indicated high burnout rates with 56% saying they…
Read MoreWomen Business Owners Lead with Passion and Optimism for Success
Passion, collaboration and community are keys to running a successful business. That’s according to a recent survey of women business leaders as part of PNC’s bi-annual Economic Outlook Survey. Passion and personal satisfaction for their business or industry is a top factor women business leaders cited for starting and staying in business, with 43% of…
Read More7 Populations Segments That Need Support to Ensure a Country’s Inclusive Growth
Income inequality is still a major issue among nations, even in countries with developed economies. According to an Oxfam report, the richest 1 percent of the world’s population acquired two-thirds of all the global wealth created since 2020. This is nearly twice as much as the collective wealth of the bottom 99 percent. Indeed, the…
Read MoreMassachusetts Leads With Highest Number of Female Bosses
A new map, created by TollFreeForwarding.com, has revealed the states that are the most and least progressive when it comes to women in management. Mapped: Where women are most likely to be your boss in the US and beyond Women represent nearly 60% of the US workforce, but hold only 35% of senior leadership positions…
Read MoreWomen-Owned Businesses: 3 Things To Know
Starting a business used to have more obstacles, from getting the money to pay for startup costs to renting a space to set up shop to pounding the pavement to find new customers. But thanks to online shops, digital products and social media, there’s more room for those who used to be priced out or otherwise…
Read More7 Reasons Why Women Make Great Entrepreneurs
Women have been making waves in the business world successfully launching impactful startups and running fortune 500 companies. Though women have historically been discriminated against in the workplace and faced barriers such as the glass ceiling, they have continued to bring their robust business talents and innovations to life despite these challenges. Today, inspirational women…
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