Fatoumata Ba, the Senegalese founder of Janngo Capital, is now investing in other startups that are owned by or benefit women.
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These business owners share their insider tips for optimizing holiday season sales.
How This Founder Turned Outlandish Experiences Into a Successful Business Model
Jessica Resler, co-founder of The Participation Agency, has channeled her drive into a growing experiential marketing firm.
An Exhausted Mom Used This Easy Sales Trick to Make Customers Buy
Leslie Bradford-Scott built Walton Wood Farm by employing the classic sales tactic of selling on emotion.
These Women Opened Bookstores, Even When Friends & Family Said It Was a Bad Idea
Booksellers across the country said they were looking for joy, community and profits when they opened their stores. Some are flourishing.
Your 2020 Small Business Budget Planner: 5 Things to Remember
Don’t forget how pay raises, new taw rules and the cost of gas can impact your small business’s financial planning for the year ahead.
This Founder Was Having a Bad Day When She Got a Surprise Phone Call — and $100,000
After taking home the grand prize in a competition — and praise from Padma Lakshmi — Hannah Hong will put the seed money toward building her startup.
She’s Built an Innovative Jewelry App, Thanks to Social-Media Stars and Augmented Reality
Nadia Lee’s Kollectin has signed up 5,000 influencers and shipped 10,000 units of product.
These Businesswomen Are Fed Up and Running for Congress in 2020
More women are running for office than ever before — and some business-minded candidates are bringing a startup spirit to their campaigns.
These Military Moms Want Your Leftover Halloween Candy
To support the troops, women entrepreneurs founded organizations that send care packages full of your extra treats.
When a Boss Displays This Leadership Quality, the Workplace Is Less Stressful
Barbara Weltman of Big Ideas for Small Business says it’s no surprise that patience is a virtue.
Megan Rapinoe Joins Sister’s Cannabis Startup
The world-class soccer player says there is stigma surrounding the use of CBD and cannabis by athletes.
This Startup Has Raised $25 Million to Help Women Climb the Ladder
Chief, a network for women, is getting bigger as founders Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan receive more money from investors.
This Career Coach and CEO Helps ‘Ladies Get Paid’
Claire Wasserman founded her organization in 2016 to help women thrive at work. Now, the group is 50,000 members strong and about to host its third annual conference.
3 Ways Women in Tech Can Find Success
More women are starting tech companies, but barriers remain. At a recent Ellevate Network event, panelists shared candid stories about how to overcome challenges in the workplace.