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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.
Time’s 100 Most Influential 2013: Afghani Entrepreneur Roya Mahboob
Roya Mahboob rises above death threats, fighting for women’s empowerment and education with computers, access to the Internet and social media.
Hillary Clinton: Women Are Not Victims, We Are Agents of Change
Watch Hillary Clinton give a rousing speech at the Women in the World Summit about the importance of fighting on for the rights of women and girls in the U.S. and around the world.
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2013
Mother’s day is fast approaching and we looked through the women-owned businesses in our 1000 Stories campaign to come up with a list of products that can put a smile on a mom’s face.
Knitter Turns Hobby Into a Multi-Million $ Business
By keeping an eye on the bottom line, Laura Zander has grown her tiny idea into a major success.
Joy Behar to Shark: “She’s a Woman, She Can Do It”
Co-host of The View tells Shark Tank’s Mark Cuban that entrepreneur can ‘have it all’
Entrepreneurs: Slow, Unreliable Web Hurting Business
Entrepreneurs confirm research about the gap in Internet access in low and middle-income countries.
1000 Stories: Woman’s IT Invention Helps Doctor-Patient Communication
NurseLineMD helps patients and doctors communicate quickly and securely from any location.
Survey Finds American Women Business Owners Optimistic for 2013
A new survey has found that women business owners have a favorable outlook for business this year.
Maya Angelou’s Advice to Young Women Seeking Power
Develop courage, celebrate success and don’t let anyone bring you down.
Video: Pakistani Schoolgirl Shot by Taliban is “Eager To Serve”
Courageous, inspiring Pakistani teenager recovering well and continuing fight for girls education
1,000 Stories: Home-based Business Offers Sweet Gifts
While there are countless options for finding a gift online, it can be challenging to find something that’s fun and not too tough on the wallet.
Why Women Are Successful Business Leaders
Women communicate well, take initiative and have emotional intelligence
SBA to Change Gov’t Contracting Program to Help Women-Owned Businesses
The SBA will make changes to help women-owned small businesses get more federal contracts.
Mette Lykke: Endomondo
Our overarching mission was to make fitness more social, more engaging and more fun. Even after five years, the difference Endomondo makes in people’s lives is by far the biggest motivator for me.