This Savvy Sleepwear Founder Created a ‘Uniform’ for Lounging, Working and Watching Netflix
Ashley Merrill started Lunya after growing sick of wearing her husband’s old T-shirts at home.
Advice & Tips
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.
Choosing Entrepreneurship
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.
Top 10 Stories About Women Entrepreneurs in 2019 – The Story Exchange
Here’s a look at all your favorite articles, from words of inspiration to truly motivational startup success stories.
These 5 Industries Are Exploding for Women Entrepreneurs
Construction, transportation and food services topped this year’s list of most profitable industries for female-founded companies.
Startup Basics
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.
Latin America Is the New Hub for Female STEM Entrepreneurs
Female founders across Latin America are putting down business roots in their home countries, thanks to an abundance of accelerator programs.
This Famous Department Store Wants You to Shop Women-Led Brands This Holiday Season
The limited-time pop-up shops feature inventive products from female-led small businesses through January.
How This High School Entrepreneur Wants to Change Instagram for the Better
Ava McDonald has a growing platform of Gen Z influencers promoting brands that they actually like.
Finding Support & Guidance
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.
Latin America Is the New Hub for Female STEM Entrepreneurs
Female founders across Latin America are putting down business roots in their home countries, thanks to an abundance of accelerator programs.
10 Major Milestones for Women in 2019, From Unicorns to Pregnant CEOs
Paid family leave, unicorn status for Rent the Runway and Glossier, and the #MeToo movement top this year’s list.
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.
Business Funding
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.
Latin America Is the New Hub for Female STEM Entrepreneurs
Female founders across Latin America are putting down business roots in their home countries, thanks to an abundance of accelerator programs.
This Famous Department Store Wants You to Shop Women-Led Brands This Holiday Season
The limited-time pop-up shops feature inventive products from female-led small businesses through January.
What 2020 Looks Like for Women in Technology
While women in tech still bring in a lower percentage of investment dollars, there is hope on the horizon.
Branding & Marketing
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.
This Savvy Sleepwear Founder Created a ‘Uniform’ for Lounging, Working and Watching Netflix
Ashley Merrill started Lunya after growing sick of wearing her husband’s old T-shirts at home.
5 Social Media Trends To Watch in 2020
Trends define the world of marketing in social media. Here are some predicted trends to watch out for in 2020.
5 Business Branding Trends to Keep in Mind in 2020
Thinking about how best to brand your growing business in the new year? We break down five great possible ways to set yourself apart.
Managing Your Business
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.
This Savvy Sleepwear Founder Created a ‘Uniform’ for Lounging, Working and Watching Netflix
Ashley Merrill started Lunya after growing sick of wearing her husband’s old T-shirts at home.
Nobody Likes Change. But Here’s How Businesses Can Prepare for Economic Shifts in 2020
It’s essential for small business owners to stay abreast of world events, legislation, technology and more. Here’s how.
Eileen Fisher Likes to Share Her Company With Employees Who ‘Do All the Work’
The fashion brand founder started an employee stock ownership plan that gives workers significant shares of her company, and she encourages others to do the same.
Growth Strategies
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?
This Savvy Sleepwear Founder Created a ‘Uniform’ for Lounging, Working and Watching Netflix
Ashley Merrill started Lunya after growing sick of wearing her husband’s old T-shirts at home.
Eileen Fisher Likes to Share Her Company With Employees Who ‘Do All the Work’
The fashion brand founder started an employee stock ownership plan that gives workers significant shares of her company, and she encourages others to do the same.
6 Fast-Growing Women-Led Companies to Watch in 2020
These female-founded firms are growing so fast, it’s hard to keep up. Find out how how much they’ve scaled their businesses.
Becoming a Leader
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.
This Savvy Sleepwear Founder Created a ‘Uniform’ for Lounging, Working and Watching Netflix
Ashley Merrill started Lunya after growing sick of wearing her husband’s old T-shirts at home.
4 Morning Routines to Set Yourself Up For Success
Expert Deborah Sweeney says these practices can make you more productive, more organized and better prepared for the day ahead.
9 Motivational Quotes From Famous Women Entrepreneurs
These stars of the stage, screen, sports and more are using their platforms to share words of inspiration. We’ve rounded up the quotes that give us a bigger boost than our morning coffee.
Work & Life
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.
4 Morning Routines to Set Yourself Up For Success
Expert Deborah Sweeney says these practices can make you more productive, more organized and better prepared for the day ahead.
How This High School Entrepreneur Wants to Change Instagram for the Better
Ava McDonald has a growing platform of Gen Z influencers promoting brands that they actually like.
1 Lesson Women Entrepreneurs Can Learn From That Less-Than-Perfect Disney+ Debut
Mistakes happen – as mass media giant Disney learned when its new streaming service experienced significant technical difficulties on its first day. If they can rise above it, so can you.