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6 Reasons Moms Make the Best Entrepreneurs
Motherhood and entrepreneurship have a lot in common, meaning raising kids can do wonders in preparing you to run a business.
By Lisa Janvrin
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How the Founders of LOLA Learned to Talk up the Feminine Hygiene Market
Alex Friedman and Jordana Kier learned on the fly to turn their organic tampon company into a VC-funded reality.
Business Accounting
How the Founder of Modsy and Her Mentor Are Building a ‘Power Squad’ to Help Women in Business
Shanna Tellerman, the CEO of Modsy, and her mentor, Cindy Padnos of Illuminate Ventures, chat about supporting each other and empowering other women.
Building a Business
How Research, Research and More Research Led the Co-Founder of Billie to a Successful Launch
Former ad exec Georgina Gooley had never launched a brand before. By getting to know the space she was entering -- and the consumers she hoped to serve -- she set out to disrupt the shaving industry.
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To Rise up the Ranks at Work, Women Can Take These 4 Steps
From an early age, many women learn to be passive and timid. Here are four ways to show the world you're a leader.
Business Funding
Attention Female Entrepreneurs: Here’s a Step-by-Step Guide for Picking the Right VC
The VC relationships you gain are far more important than the money, so choose wisely.
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The Only Advice Women Need to Raise Capital
The best way to ensure that you have everything you need to line up your capital is to create a network of supporters who personally want to see you succeed.
By Carolyn Rodz
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How the Entrepreneur Behind a Luxury Sleepwear Startup Looks to Her Founder Husband For Mentorship
Ashley and Marc Merrill juggle two businesses and two kids. The couple details how their partnership extends far beyond parenthood.
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If You Want to Be a Successful Entrepreneur, Get Comfortable With Your Vulnerability
Being vulnerable can be scary, but it doesn't mean you're weak.
Human Resources
4 Areas That Need to Change for Women to Achieve Equality in Business
We need to remove the cultural expectations and policies that hold women back.
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How the Rifle Paper Co. Founders Turned a Side Hustle Into a Thriving Lifestyle Brand
Anna Bond and her husband Nathan had no money, no jobs and no business experience when they decided to launch the now-beloved stationery brand. Here's how they went from broke to $22 million in revenue.
Business News
3 Bold Predictions for Women in Corporate America This Year
While a lot happened in 2017, even more will happen in 2018.
By Ellevate
Business News
The Growing Influence of Women Entrepreneurs
Women entrepreneurs face special challenges in the business world.
By Ellevate
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You’re Thinking About the Career Ladder All Wrong
My experiences breaking through the glass ceiling showed me there is no one ladder to success.
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She Built Her Startup With No Money or Team. How the CEO of Piazza Did It.
Pooja Sankar gave new meaning to the word 'scrappy' as she built her online question-and-answer forum.
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How the Co-Founder of Cuyana Customized Her Own Career Path by Being Intentional
Shilpa Shah talks with her mentor and the president of Fandango, Paul Yanover, about their shared early days at Disney, her transformation from employee to boss and the importance of intention.
Human Resources
How Women Can Build Stronger Relationships at Work — and Actually Boost Their Careers
Think strategically and actively about building your in-office network. The more you give, the more you'll get.
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This Entrepreneur Is Creating a ‘TED-like’ Event for Meditators to Help People Become Conscious Leaders
Dina Kaplan, founder of The Path, shares details about her upcoming retreat called Mela.
By Jessica Abo
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Resolving Your Self-Doubts Removes a Huge Barrier to Business Success
Female entrepreneurs continue to face challenges that hinder their growth and success.
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This Startup Investor Wants to Prove That ‘Nice Girls’ Don’t Have to Finish Last
Longtime media executive, startup investor and author Fran Hauser tells Jessica Abo why niceness has a place in today's work culture.
By Jessica Abo
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Today Is Equal Pay Day. So, If You’re a Woman Asking for More Money, Think Like a Man. Just Don’t Act Like One.
Stop being a people-pleaser. And understand your market value.
Business Funding
New Study Finds 5 Key Differences in How Male and Female Founders Raise Capital
Women tend to bootstrap to avoid raising debt. Men tend to raise money however they can and bootstrap to make it go further.
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The Top Challenges Faced by Women in Business in 2018 (Infographic)
Women entrepreneurs continue to face more hurdles than male entrepreneurs today.
By Rose Leadem
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Why Investing in Women-Led Startups Is the Smart Move
Research and personal experience have shown women entrepreneurs are a good bet for this angel investor.
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6 Disadvantages Confronting Female Entrepreneurs Seeking Venture Capital
Women found their voice in the #MeToo movement. So, why can't they get their startups funded?
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This Tech Founder Was Often the Only Woman in the Room When She Started Her Company. Here’s Her Advice for Young Entrepreneurs.
Despite the obstacles, she has no regrets.