Fearless #Over50: These Bold Entrepreneurs Will Inspire You to Start Up, at Any Age
The Story Exchange releases its list of powerful 50+ women entrepreneurs who launched companies later in life.
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.
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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.
Want to Improve Leadership Skills? Get Better at Decision Making. Here’s How
Barbara Weltman of Big Ideas for Small Business outlines how to improve your decision-making abilities in seven easy steps.
What Amy Poehler Can Teach Us From Her ‘Wine Country’ Directorial Debut
Hoes before bros. Uteruses before duderuses. In the bottomless pit of Leslie Knope aphorisms, Amy Poehler still has more to say on female empowerment in ‘Wine Country.’
Best in Show: 3 Tips From a Dog Walker Who’s Grown a $3.6 Million Business
Becky O’Neil of Becky’s Pet Care says she learned to evolve with the times — even if that means caring for chickens.
3 Tips for How to Be the Arya Stark of Your Company
Women entrepreneurs could learn several valuable lessons from this fan-favorite “Game of Thrones” character and her journey.
12 Movies With a Female Lead Who’s a Badass Entrepreneur
This weekend, watch these fearless women dominate the business world on-screen.
What a Walmart Blunder Can Teach Us About Decision Making
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.
Thanks, Tiger Woods – We Love a Good Comeback Story. Here Are 5 More
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.
This Boston Chef Likes to Do Something Most People Hate. That’s Why She’s Successful
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.
Thanks to College Admissions Scandal, Honesty and Integrity Are Now Trendy
When it comes to leadership skills, entrepreneurs need to think about how they conduct themselves, personally and professionally, writes Barbara Weltman.
Relax, a Super-Hot Rival Is Nothing to Fear
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.
How a Texas Abortion Provider Has Learned to Be Resilient in a Difficult Industry
Amy Hagstrom Miller of Whole Woman’s Health says monumental setbacks are just a cost of doing business.
How Stitch Fix Is Celebrating International Women’s Day
In honor of Women’s History Month, online styling site Stitch Fix is encouraging female employees to talk about workplace motivation on Twitter.
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.
Kim Kardashian West Just Knocked Fast Fashion. That’s a Good Thing
Entrepreneur and superstar Kim Kardashian West took to Twitter to decry fast fashion after a brand unveiled a knock-off of her 1998 Thierry Mugler dress. She’s not the only businesswoman standing against the practice.
Other Resources
Professional Associations
National Women’s Business Council is a non-partisan federal advisory council that provides independent advice and counsel to the president, Congress, and the SBA on economic issues of importance to women business owners.
National Association of Women Business Owners is a membership-based organization designed to support and empower women entrepreneurs through networking and resources.
Women Presidents’ Organization is a non-profit membership organization for women presidents, CEOs and managing directors of privately held, multimillion-dollar companies.
Ellevate Network is a global professional women’s membership organization dedicated to the economic engagement of women worldwide with more than 40 chapters. It hosts educational and networking events, and publishes articles.
WEConnect International is a corporate-led nonprofit that connects women business owners globally.
Becoming an Investor
Pipeline Angels is an investing bootcamp for women philanthropists, offering three main components: education, mentoring and practice.
Portfolia is a venture investing platform designed for women and minority investors that offers training as well as funds to invest in.
37 Angels is a community of women investors that educates early stage investors.