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.
Claire Tomkins’ struggles to conceive children changed everything. The former clean energy executive now leads a growing fertility services business – when she isn’t raising her three kids, that is.
Author Brian Weisfeld talks to The Story Exchange about his upcoming book that aims to empower girls to be entrepreneurs — one lemonade stand at a time.
Cleo curates support services for employees with children at companies like LinkedIn, Reddit and Uber. Its female founder raked in the big bucks during its last fundraising round. Here’s how she plans to use those dollars to further help working parents.
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.
These women entrepreneurs didn’t pick their families, but ended up picking their sisters (or brothers) to be business partners
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.
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.
Michelle Obama’s new book, “Becoming,” is flying off the proverbial shelves – and reinforcing the positive effects of having female role models to its millions of readers.
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.
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.
America’s most-buzzed-about professional tennis player took to Instagram to reveal her portfolio, which favors diverse leadership.
After raising its latest round of venture capital, Emily Weiss’s Glossier is now a woman-led unicorn.
MyCorporation.com CEO Deborah Sweeney explains why, when and how small business owners need to apply for tax extension.
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.
The singer has captured the attention of millions through cryptic-yet-savvy social media updates. How can women entrepreneurs similarly intrigue clients and customers?
A comedienne’s terrifying recent experience with a Lyft driver and a lawsuit against Uber have added new urgency to conversations about the safety of rideshare apps for women and families.
The 77-year-old business mogul shows no signs of slowing down – as the ad for her new cooking competition show demonstrates. That’s the kind of spirit we want to see more of in the world.
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.
Judi Henderson-Townsend of Mannequin Madness isn’t using drones for delivery. But she does offer a small business personal touch.
Tax expert Barbara Weltman runs through everything you need to know about summer interns, including tax credits and payroll costs.
Chief among Ana Sortun’s leadership skills is the ability to embrace change. Here’s how she does it, at popular restaurants Oleana, Sofra and Sarma.
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?
Chief among Ana Sortun’s leadership skills is the ability to embrace change. Here’s how she does it, at popular restaurants Oleana, Sofra and Sarma.
A comedienne’s terrifying recent experience with a Lyft driver and a lawsuit against Uber have added new urgency to conversations about the safety of rideshare apps for women and families.
Felena Hanson launched her own co-working space Hera Hub in 2011. And then WeWork became a household name. But that’s been great for business, she says.
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.
When Walmart announced it would phase out store “greeters,” it suffered a backlash. Barbara Weltman of Big Ideas For Small Business provides tips on how to improve leadership skills and the decision making process.
The embattled golfer won his fifth Masters, after years of struggling. His return to glory reminded us of several women entrepreneurs who overcame incredible odds and found success.
Chief among Ana Sortun’s leadership skills is the ability to embrace change. Here’s how she does it, at popular restaurants Oleana, Sofra and Sarma.
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.
New research suggests the “Femme Fatale Effect” makes some people believe attractive business women are schemers when they are often anything but.
Deborah Shore of Sasha Bruce Youthwork has worked with homeless young people for 45 years. The work is not easy.
April Chen, a recent graduate of Babson College, looks back on balancing a startup business with student life.
