A recent report says it pays to be an entrepreneur — though women still aren’t at the same level as men.
Quick Takes
News and analysis about women in entrepreneurship, leadership and politics.
Let’s Celebrate 7.8 Million Women-Owned Businesses Nationwide
October is National Women’s Small Business Month. Check out the impressive accomplishments of female entrepreneurs in this infographic provided by the Center of Women in Business.
The Next Task, Post-Shutdown: Getting Back on Track
How long will it take to get back to normal, now that the smoke has cleared?
The Upside of Twitter’s Boy Club: More Focus on Women
If there’s a bright spot in the recent kerfuffle, it’s that the list of qualified women is longer than ever.
Effects of Shutdown Felt at NAWBO Conference
The SBA was a no-show and female government contractors expressed concerns the stalemate could hurt business.
Indian Women Are Changing With The Times. But What About Men?
As women in India begin focusing on their careers, they are encountering challenges that many American women can relate to.
The Cost of Dropping a Career for Motherhood
What happens when stay-at-home moms try to rejoin the workforce? For many, it’s not easy.
Tell Your Story and Showcase Your Business
See what’s inspiring women to start their own businesses and tell us your story.
Entrepreneurship for Immigrants: Setting the Bar Too High?
Watch video of Sheela Murthy, as featured in The New York Times, and read about starting a business as a non-citizen.
Women, Watch Out! Is Your Mechanic Taking You for a Ride?
To this day, the world of cars is often the epitome of gender stereotypes where women are perceived as incompetent and often end up ripped off. Watch Audra Fordin teach unscrupulous Goodyear mechanics a much needed lesson.
Opening Doors: The Business Benefits of Women-Owned Certification
Find out how women-owned business are increasing sales to major corporations with the help of organizations like WEConnect International.
Record High: 40% of Moms Are Primary Breadwinners
New research has found that 40 percent of all households with children under 18 years of age include mothers who are either the sole or primary source of family income.
Women in Tech: Scarcity, Sexism and Solutions
Software engineer Jen Heilemann reflects on the stark reality of women in tech, their scarce numbers, the sexism some of them are subjected to, and how to change all of that.
Lean In Sparks Push Back
Leaning in: It began, perhaps, with Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s December 2010 TEDWomen talk on why there are so few women leaders (which has now garnered 2.1 million views on TED.com and YouTube).
Who are America’s Immigrant Women Entrepreneurs?
A closer look at immigrant women entrepreneurs and what an immigration reform could mean for them and America’s future.