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We've interviewed hundreds of successful women entrepreneurs about their small business journeys and what they learned along the way. Read the stories of inspiring startup founders, mid-stage strivers and established business leaders. Learn from the experiences of women business owners of every age working in every industry, from around the world. Discover the many paths women are taking to build great companies, break through barriers and cultivate economic and social good. Get ready! These everyday role models may well inspire you to start your own business, or give you killer ideas for growing the one you have. You may even feel inspired to share your startup story with us.
She Knows that Quality is More Important Than Quantity When it Comes to Her Business
Paige Arnof-Fenn is a former corporate executive and the founder of Mavens & Moguls, a marketing and PR firm that has decades of experience.
Amid Pandemic Hunger Crisis, Entrepreneurial Women Work to Combat Food Insecurity
With a mix of savvy and compassion, these socially conscious women are lending a helping hand as more people go hungry during Covid-19.
A Small Inventor Turns ‘Granny Thug’ to Take on Counterfeiters
Bonnie Tyler invented the Negg to peel eggs. She never anticipated counterfeiters on Amazon were waiting to pounce.
Her Nonprofit’s Name and Message Are the Same: Buy From a Black Woman
Nikki Porcher couldn’t find a support network for Black women entrepreneurs. So she created one.
A Brooklyn Bakeshop’s Sweet Milestone in a Sour Year
After a devastating pandemic lockdown, Ovenly co-founder Agatha Kulaga celebrated her bakery’s 10th anniversary.
As Stuck-At-Home Kids Turn to Gaming, Parents Need Advice and Resources
For entrepreneurs, the time is ripe to invent ways to help parents protect their children from cyberbullying and online predators.
Beyonce and J.Lo Loved Her Kids’ Clothes. Now, This Fashion Brand is in ‘Survival Mode’
The tale of Aaina Jain and her business, Blu & Blue, illustrates the devastating impact of the pandemic on boutique apparel makers.
This Quiet Network of Quilters Is Boldly Confronting Police Brutality
Quilting, which has a long tradition rooted in African American culture, is enjoying a Renaissance in a moment rife with global crises and protests against police brutality.
10 Time Management Tips for Working Remotely
Months into the pandemic, many of us are still working from home. Here’s advice from expert Barbara Weltman.
Conference for Women Business Owners Confronts Pandemic Realities Head On
The annual gathering of the National Association of Women Business Owners looks a little different this year.
…Because There Aren’t Enough Towering Feminist Icons
The loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, six weeks before a critical election, carries a particular sting.
Her Startup Aims to Make Water Safer and Cleaner
Meena Sankaran is the founder of Ketos, a water analytics startup that aims to detect toxins and leaks in the water supply.
USPS Woes Put Women Entrepreneurs on Shaky Ground
The United States Postal Service’s recent crisis is hurting women-owned small businesses, with delayed orders, lost packages – and damage to customer relations.
She’s Making It Easy for Millennials to Vote by Mail
Jennifer Hill launched WeVoteByMail.org to encourage younger generations to request mail-in ballots or register to vote.