Mother may as well be a job title. Think about it: moms are basically entrepreneurs. You manage the household, often including everything from finances to every family member’s schedule, not to mention, making sure everyone is happy and healthy, too. Sometimes, on top of all of that, you have to also balance time between home […]
Women in Business
The Future of Franchising is Female
The numbers say it all: Women are thriving in the franchise industry. An American Express report shows women-owned businesses are growing 2.5 times faster than the national average. And the International Franchise Association (IFA) found women operate 25 percent of franchises around the world; this doesn’t include the 17 percent of franchises operated by men and women as partners. The growth […]
Revealed: Women Entrepreneurs’ Crowdfunding Advantage
Note to women entrepreneurs: Make society’s gender stereotypes work in your favor! Personal experience and years of observation have taught me that women have a more difficult time winning investor backing for their startups than men. In fact, only about 1.3 percent of startup funding goes to women-owned projects. Since the most in the venture capital […]
4 Unique Qualities Women Bring to the Workplace
Despite the increase in leadership roles women have taken over the years, their qualifications are still often met with scrutiny and women’s equality is still something people are fighting for. While the reasons behind the biases are still being debated, there’s no doubt they’re still present. Not only have women proven to be just as […]
The Business World Needs Women and Their Leadership
There are many examples of forward-thinking and successful women in business, but popular media portrays this world as male-driven, which has to change. Getting a degree in business may seem risky, especially since success is not a sure thing, but opportunities have never been so abundant. The following are a few reasons why more women […]
There’s Good News for Women in STEM and Ending Gender Bias
According to a study by the Girl Scouts Research Institute, over 80% of girls are interested in pursuing a STEM career and 13% say it is their first choice for the future. Unfortunately, many girls lose interest in STEM by the age of 15, due to lack of female mentors, role models, or hands-on practice. […]
Small Business Loans for Women-Owned Business
Small businesses (generally defined as companies with fewer than 500 employees and less than $2 million in average revenue) are the driving force behind employment growth. In fact, small businesses provide jobs for over half of the nation’s private workforce and have generated nearly two-thirds of the new jobs over the past 15 years. Small […]
4 Reliable Financing Tips for Women Business Owners
Women are now majority owners of 38% of businesses in the United States. And yet, when we look at funding, there is a disparity. The loan approval rate for women is 15-20% lower than it is for men, and women receive only 7% of venture capital investment money. But financing for women business owners is […]
Inside the Life of a Working Mom: How Women Can Have It All
For some reason, the 2012 Atlantic article, “Why Women Still Can’t Have It All,” has always fueled me. At the time that was written, I had a 3-year-old daughter, was pregnant with my second child, and wanted nothing more than to prove that article wrong. I wanted the career and the family. And not just the token […]
3 Things Women Need to Know When Starting Their Own Business
You have an idea and it’s a good one. You can envision what every day will look like as you execute on your idea. You’re confident and ready to take the plunge. For women, there’s more opportunity than ever before but before you open for business, here are three things you need to think about: […]
