EJ Stern and Katherine Wilson provide marketing services to law firms through their business, Fractional Law Firm CMO.
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She’s Connecting Driven Female Entrepreneurs Through Her Online Platform
Michelle Pippin is the founder of Women Who WOW, an online membership platform for entrepreneurs looking for support, guidance and community.
A Life Changing Event Led To Her Entrepreneurial Journey
Sally Murphy is the founder of Well Told, a communications consulting firm helping businesses tell better stories.
They’re Supporting Female Entrepreneurs Through Education, Support & Networking
Melissa Rouswell & Ali Everhard started the Women’s Council of Entrepreneurs to help support and promote fellow female business owners.
She Always Knew She Wanted to Start a Business – Now She’s Helping Entrepreneurs Do Just That
Michelle Burkhead created Dynamic Foundation Institute to help entrepreneurs grow their ideas into full fledged businesses.
6 Brainstorming Techniques For Coming Up With Small Business Ideas
Business coach Stacey Banks-Houston offers valuable tips on brainstorming your next business venture.
These Two Conservationists Created Their Own Business To Care for Historical Objects
Melanie Dellas & Karen Lacy have tapped into a niche and underserved industry – artefact conservation.
Tired of Bathtime Meltdowns, This Mompreneur Came Up With A Onesie Solution
Angelyn Myers created The Original My Buddy Towel to keep her kids dry, warm and free of fits after bath time.
This Video-Driven Fundraising Site is Making Stars Out of Women Entrepreneurs
IFundWomen gives female founders virtual space to learn and grow, while they raise money. It also gets them ready for their close-ups.
Using Grant Money as a Stepping Stone
In the entrepreneurial world, many women are pursuing grants as a source of startup and growth capital. We looked into the benefits and drawbacks of this less-frequently used funding route.
Circling Back: Embracing Change Pays Off for Judi Henderson-Townsend
The owner of Mannequin Madness, first featured by The Story Exchange 4 years ago, has found that change can lead to new and exciting places — and once-elusive revenue goals.
New Pop-Up Concept Aims to Boost Entrepreneurship in U.S. Cities
Entrepreneur Jen Groover has launched JumpStart StartUp, a traveling pop-up shop for business services, to lift up 10,000 entrepreneurs in 10 economies in 12 months.
Allies & Organizations for Women Minority Biz Owners
A collection of resources and initiatives helping female entrepreneurs of color.
13 Startup Survival Rules for Women Biz Owners
The folks at Funders and Founders have turned business growth tips into a fun infographic for entrepreneurs.
Growing Carol’s Daughter in a Brooklyn Kitchen
Beauty entrepreneur Lisa Price talks about startup up, superstar backers and other secrets of success.
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.
Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
The Story Exchange has curated a list of competitions and grant programs for women entrepreneurs. Find your next opportunity here.
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.
How to Transition From Employee to Business Owner
Habits you’ll need to unlearn if you want to succeed in business.
Great Business Tools for Startups and Beyond
We’ve searched the web, reviewed the sites and discovered some great free tools to help you develop, launch, and even grow your business.
Inspiration Minute: Do you have what it takes to succeed?
A new study commissioned by American Express Open estimates there are over 8.3 million women-owned businesses in the United States. Many of you may be thinking of, or recently joined, their ranks. Do you possess these qualities to run a successful startup?
Summer Reading: Spark & Hustle by Tory Johnson
In her newest book, Spark & Hustle, Tory Johnson offers practical advice for women who have that spark to develop their own business and they just need is a little hustle to make it all happen.
Young Entrepreneur: Tara Haughton
The Story Exchange is devoting the month of April to profiling young women who have started their own business. This week we meet Tara Haughton, from Ireland, who founded Rosso Solini at the age of 16.
Women Business Owners: The Gov’t Wants You
The U.S. government’s new program to bring in more women-owned business as federal contractors has begun awarding contracts and is looking for more women.
Carol’s Daughter on the Sweet Smell of Success
The Story Exchange spoke to Lisa Price, founder of Carol’s Daughter, a skin care business that grew from Price’s love of fragrance. Cheered on by her mother, Price founded her company in 1993 first by sellling at flea markets.
Can the Unemployed Become Self-Employed?
A recent posting on Bloomberg View caught our eye about the benefits of a state-funded jobless program in Oregon that is being used to help the unemployed start their own business.