Interested in starting a business or growing the one you have? Explore our articles offering advice and tips for women entrepreneurs, as well as select resources curated by our editors, for every stage of the entrepreneurial journey.
Thinking about starting your own business? What does becoming an entrepreneur really mean? Before you invest your time, energy and savings into a small business, find out about the ins-and-outs of entrepreneurship.
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.
When it come to social entrepreneurship, successful startups Warby Parker, TOMS and Casper have proven that you can build good into your business model.
April Chen, a recent graduate of Babson College, looks back on balancing a startup business with student life.
You know entrepreneurship is for you. But what are the steps to starting a business -- and what's the best business to start? We've got answers to all your questions, including how to find great small business ideas, choose a name and write a business plan, in our startup basics library.
Deborah Sweeney of MyCorporation outlines types of nonprofits and how to seek nonprofit status if you’re not interested in a for-profit business.
When it come to social entrepreneurship, successful startups Warby Parker, TOMS and Casper have proven that you can build good into your business model.
Tax expert Barbara Weltman has advice for self-employed business owners and sole proprietors on what they can expect to owe — and how to calculate it without penalty.
Finding a mentor and learning how to network is critical to business success. Peer advisory groups can help you make better business decisions. As you grow your company, you'll want to tap the expertise of successful women entrepreneurs who have already navigated the entrepreneurial journey.
The singing sisters’ career was launched when Queen Bey herself took notice of their tight harmonies and rich vocals in their YouTube videos.
Dominique Reighard-Brooks, once a successful model and entertainer, now co-owns moving company E.E. Ward, the oldest black-owned business in America.
We asked women entrepreneurs how the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history is affecting their businesses.
If you want information about small business funding, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up the most common sources of funding for startups, from friends and family money to Kickstarter campaigns, from SBA loans to venture capital. You'll also find some information about small business grants for women.
We’re looking back on six multimillion-dollar business moves made by women this year. Read all about the cash these enterprising women either raked in or plunked down in 2018.
Rana Dajani of We Love Reading has transformed a tiny nonprofit into a sprawling social enterprise. Here’s how she got funders to come to her.
Science says performing kind acts boosts happiness and life satisfaction, and leads to workplace success.
It's time to shout it from the rooftops! You've got a great product or service. But how do you get publicity -- and how do you find customers? Read about small business marketing strategies, from social media and public relations to SEO and email marketing.
Don’t try this one at home, folks. We’re all for publicity – but not many people can pull off something as ridiculous as this.
The freshman Congresswoman’s online presence is equal parts radical and powerful. Learn from an influential millennial who grew up in a tweeting, snapping world.
Tesla, Nike and Payless made big splashes this year with savvy, buzzy publicity stunts. Look back on them with us, and read about women entrepreneurs who have tested similar waters.
It takes a lot more than great ideas to run a strong company. Smart entrepreneurs have a keen sense of business management. Increase your knowledge in areas like finance, markets, human resources, communication, technology and business policy and strategy.
Want to lower your tax bill? Tax expert Barbara Weltman has these tips for self-employed business owners and sole proprietors.
Last week, the foundation run by the power couple cut back paid family leave to 6 months, halving the time-off arrangement they had announced in 2015. It’s still better than most.
Tax expert Barbara Weltman explains how even a small increase in the federal funds rate can cost your business significant dollars.
Whether you want to grow steadily as a lifestyle business or achieve rapid growth as an investor-backed startup, we can show you how successful women entrepreneurs have done it. What's your growth strategy?
What happens when a beekeeper, a bike mechanic and beverages get together? Behold the Honey Cycle.
Dianne Berkun Menaker’s Brooklyn Youth Chorus is tackling everything from race and identity to gender and sexuality — and making students’ voices heard.
In a conversation at Policygenius’s new office, CEO Jennifer Fitzgerald talks about her entrepreneurial journey — and why she’s built an insurance platform only a millennial could love.
You don't have to be born with leadership skills. You can learn them. Whether you're an introvert or extrovert, you can learn everything you need to know about decision making, public speaking and managing people with finesse.
Behind the world’s most popular football player is the super-successful wife whose career (and net worth) eclipses his.
The world-famous singer and businesswoman led her own tribute at the 2019 Grammy Awards. That doesn’t surprise us.
If you want to grow your business in a meaningful way, stop being a control freak and learn to delegate effectively, says Barbara Weltman.
The juggle is real. Learn from other women entrepreneurs about how they manage work-life balance. It's too easy to be a workaholic when you're an entrepreneur, so read about stress management techniques, how to spot burnout symptons and how to plan a vacation.
April Chen, a recent graduate of Babson College, looks back on balancing a startup business with student life.
Marketing expert Lorrie Thomas Ross offers simple life hacks for smart goal setting that will help you achieve business and personal success.
We asked more than 30 women entrepreneurs what they do to stay motivated in their business on those inevitable tough days. Their answers will inspire you.
