How to Compete as a Woman Business Owner

If you are a woman who owns a business, you will know that the market for entrepreneurs is becoming increasingly competitive, as new companies emerge with new ideas every day. So how do you compete and gain a relevant place in the industry? You can use many strategies, such as learning to differentiate yourself from…

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9 Stress Management Techniques for Women Business Owners

Running a business is stressful. Working under any type of workplace setting can be stressful, actually. If you’ve bought into the myth that it’s possible for women (or any gender) to “have it all,” there’s a good chance you are being propelled by five internal drivers scientists have identified when addressing the topic of overwhelmed…

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7 Business Grants for Women

Editorial Note: The content of this article is based on the author’s opinions and recommendations alone. It may not have been previewed, commissioned or otherwise endorsed by any of the organizations referenced. Business grants for women are a form of funding that typically does not require repayment. Women entrepreneurs can secure grants from public or…

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7 Secrets About Confidence We Can Learn from Female Billionaires

Lolly Daskal coaches some of the wealthiest billionaires in the world. What’s her billionaire-making secret? In short, the keys to success lie within. According to Daskal, it’s not about your specific habits or personality—it’s about how well you know yourself. In some ways, that’s a relief—you don’t have to start getting up at 5 AM…

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Mompreneurs: Franchising and Child Rearing Can Coexist

Often, work-life balance is treated as a myth. But it’s possible. Franchising is one way a supermom can also be the boss. One of the biggest perks of becoming a franchisee is the freedom. Many franchisees set their own hours, work from home or have their kids work in the business. Franchisees can set their…

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Franchising When You’re a Mom

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…

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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…

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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…

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