The Small Business Association and the National Women’s Business Council hosted the interactive discussion.
Quick Takes
News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
Congresswoman Attempting to Subvert ‘Old Boys’ Network’
Rep. Nydia Velazquez is sponsoring two bills that would, if made into law, help female entrepreneurs.
How Obamacare Helped 3 Small-Business Owners
Despite the bungled rollout, these women say they’ve found affordable coverage.
Polling Shows Many Kids Dream of Starting Up Businesses
According to Gallup, younger students were significantly more likely to aspire to be entrepreneurs than older ones.
Horse-Loving Girl Becomes Pet-Food Entrepreneur
In today’s New York Times, we feature Lucy Postins, who turned a childhood passion into a multimillion-dollar business.
Not-So Shocking Study Finds Investors Favor Attractive Males
The poll also found that funders respond more to pitches from men even if ideas are the same as those offered by women.
Moving on From ‘Mad Men’: Obama’s New Campaign
The White House has announced plans to elevate awareness of economic issues that specifically affect working women throughout the United States.
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.
TSE in the News: Today’s Media Coverage
It’s a good day for media coverage here at The Story Exchange: we’re all over the online news.
On Pivoting and Persevering
Xiaoning Wang’s story reminds us how hard it is to run a business.
A Money Gap for India’s Female Entrepreneurs
A new report hopes to shed a light on the sizable financing gap for women entrepreneurs in India.
Brokering Peace in the Middle East
In our series with The New York Times, we feature Alma Abdul-Hadi Jadallah, a consultant whose line of work is conflict resolution.
How Being Different Led to Success
Alison Chung isn’t like most people. That’s her competitive advantage. See our report in today’s New York Times.
An Entrepreneur’s Bold Moves
Our report in today’s New York Times features Ati Okelo Williams, who channels her younger fearless self when making big decisions.
Retire? Who, Me?: Older Entrepreneurs on the Rise
As more baby boomers approach retirement age, they’re finding that they are not ready to retreat to rocking chairs. Instead, they’re rediscovering an entrepreneurial spirit.