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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.
5 Women Who Became Young Billionaires (Including Kylie Jenner, Of Course)
Kylie Jenner recently became the youngest self-made billionaire in the world, breaking a record previously held by Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and joining a very short list of powerhouse women.
Trial, Error and ‘Black Panther’ Helped This Fashion Entrepreneur’s Business Make Millions
Addie Olutola’s African fashion brand, D’iyanu, made $2.5 million in revenue last year – thanks in part to the release of a blockbuster, Oscar-winning film featuring African prints.
Feeling Isolated, She Invented ‘Tinder for Moms’ App
Michelle Kennedy took what she learned while growing dating apps Badoo and Bumble to invent social networking app Peanut, which connects women discussing motherhood.
She Came, She Saw, She Conquered: 8 Women Who Changed The World
The next time you wear blue jeans or use a stir-fry pan, thank these women. Here’s a look at eight game-changers for Women’s History Month.
She Got Her Products Into Target – And It Nearly Destroyed Her Business. Here’s How She Rebuilt
Funlayo Alabi, founder of Shea Radiance, tells us how she rebuilt her business after almost being forced to closed several years ago.
Why This $1 Million Beauty Startup Cares About African Shea Farmers
Shea Radiance founder Funlayo Alabi wants to help women farmers who create the raw African shea butter used in her company’s hair and skincare products.
You Know Her Face, But Do You Know Her Story? Inside Gisele Bundchen’s Billion-Dollar Empire
Behind the world’s most popular football player is the super-successful wife whose career (and net worth) eclipses his.
5 Tips for Delegating, When You’re Finally Done With Micromanagement
If you want to grow your business in a meaningful way, stop being a control freak and learn to delegate effectively, says Barbara Weltman.
Don’t Forget These Small Business Tax Deductions
Want to lower your tax bill? Tax expert Barbara Weltman has these tips for self-employed business owners and sole proprietors.
5 Ways Higher Interest Rates May Affect Your Business
Tax expert Barbara Weltman explains how even a small increase in the federal funds rate can cost your business significant dollars.
What the Shutdown Means to Business Owners: ‘Time Kills Deals’
We asked women entrepreneurs how the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history is affecting their businesses.
How 1 Woman Strategically Used Her Talents to Go From ‘Top Model’ to Top Entrepreneur
Talk about a career change: Dominique Reighard-Brooks started on “America’s Next Top Model.” Today, she co-owns E.E. Ward, the oldest black-owned business in America.
This Biotech Entrepreneur Wants to Build the ‘Kickstarter for Cancer’
When scientist Mona Jhaveri couldn’t find funding to commercialize her cancer research discovery, she was inspired to create a crowdfunding platform for cancer drug innovators.
For Young Entrepreneurs, Starting a Business Is a Juggle
April Chen, a recent graduate of Babson College, looks back on balancing a startup business with student life.