Serial entrepreneur Jen Groover offers some common sense advice about health and happiness in the workplace.
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Growing Carol’s Daughter in a Brooklyn Kitchen
Beauty entrepreneur Lisa Price talks about startup up, superstar backers and other secrets of success.
When People Tell Me My Ideas Are Crazy….
Serial entrepreneur Jen Groover shares a memorable quote that gets her through tough work days.
Jimmy Beans Getting Back to Knitting Basics
After expanding too quickly, Laura Zander is re-focusing on getting customers excited about her yarn shop.
How Women Can Make the VC Money Flow
Mary Civiello, founder of the Civiello Communications Group and a “Communications Guru,” discusses how to pitch to venture capitalists.
Starting a Pickle Company From Scratch
Jenny Fulton of Miss Jenny’s Pickles talks about exporting to China, her role model Sara Blakely and why she gets everything in writing.
A New – and New Age – Way to Secure Startup Funding
PayPal and Lending Club are offering entrepreneurs a different way to use technology as a funding source.
3 Women Who Prove That Smart is Beautiful
Women who established themselves as female entrepreneurs by inventing, marketing and selling beauty products.
Why Arianna Huffington Inspires Me
Claudia Chan of S.H.E. Summit talks about the HuffPo founder’s new campaign to prioritize well-being.
‘Just Believe in Yourself. Magic Happens’
Sheela Murthy, an Indian immigrant, talks about how she started one of the world’s most visited law sites and how an early role model shaped her career.
Military Mom’s ‘KinderJam’ Program Inspired by Autistic Son
El Brown, a teacher by training, developed classes that emphasize individual learning. She’s expanded to 15 states and 10 countries.
Dog Food So Good You Could Eat It…Literally
Lucy Postins sells ‘human-grade’ pet food, meaning you could grab a spoon and eat it with your pooch.
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Katharine Gibbs
“If education is to be any good, it must be good for something.” The pedagogical philosophy that drove Katharine Gibbs still applies today.
How To Start A Startup In College
This infographic from the Degree Library is designed to help prospective college-age entrepreneurs figure out how to get their ventures off the ground.
Report: Female Business Owners Express Optimism – And Some Concerns – Regarding 2014 Outlook
The findings of a new report indicate that an 87 percent majority of female entrepreneurs feel optimistic about the prospects for their businesses in 2014.