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Business Accounting

How This Subscription-Box Founder Got Her Mentor, the ‘Hottest Ticket in Town,’ to Invest in Her Company

Rockets of Awesome founder Rachel Blumenthal had found a valuable mentor in Kirsten Green, founder of Forerunner Ventures. And when Green invested in Blumenthal's business, their relationship only got stronger.

By Stephanie Schomer

Business News

8 Podcasts by Boss Women You Should Subscribe to Right Now

By Skillcrush

Entrepreneurs

It’s OK to Not Be OK

By Nicolette Amarillas

Human Resources

How Older Women Can Report Age Discrimination at Work or in the Hiring Process

By Lydia Belanger

Thought Leaders

‘All Moms Are Right’ Says the CEO of This Portable Breast Pump Startup

Naomi Kelman is the CEO of Willow, a sleek breast pump that launched earlier this year. To get it just right, she and her team surveyed moms across the country.

By Stephanie Schomer

Business Funding

Female Entrepreneurs: If You’re Networking Mostly With Women, You’re Leaving Money on The Table

While women-only groups provide support and opportunities, female founders should not necessarily only network with other ladies.

By Nicole Wipp

Thought Leaders

This Co-Founder’s Former Boss Became Her Mentor — and Encouraged Her to Leave Her Corporate Gig

Sophie Kahn founded Aurate while she was still working full-time at Marc Jacobs. And it was all her boss's idea.

By Stephanie Schomer

Business News

Female Workers Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement — Here’s How to Change That

Here are simple steps women can take for better financial footing and to start saving for retirement today.

By Glassdoor

Building a Business

How to Tackle Negotiations as a Woman Entrepreneur

A good deal of confidence and time spent researching always help.

By Business Rockstars

Thought Leaders

How I Balance Entrepreneurship and Motherhood

Being a mom and an entrepreneur can feel like juggling with six balls in the air at all times.

By Josie Moncada

Thought Leaders

How Sheryl Sandberg Inspired These Fashion Founders to Ditch Their Corporate Jobs and Launch a Startup

Alexa Buckley and Sarah Pierson had a plan in place -- it just didn't involve launching a startup. Here's how they found the guts to follow their passion and launch custom-fit shoe company Margaux.

By Stephanie Schomer

Business Branding

Women: Here’s How to Overcome Your Fear of Your Personal Brand

Research shows that social stereotypes assert women should be more focused on promoting others than themselves – but that isn't going to get us anywhere.

By Kristina Libby

Business News

3 Things to Do Today to Achieve Better Work-Life Balance as a Mom Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship and motherhood can be tough to balance. Here are some tips to help.

By Ellevate

Human Resources

How to Protect Your Career From Those Who Try to Undermine You

Women must practice career self-defense against subtle and not-so-subtle challenges.

By Linda Smith

Business Funding

Fundraising While Pregnant: How to Raise $20 Million for Your Startup #LikeAGirl

Raising venture capital isn't all about your pitch. After juggling family, pregnancy, work and the biggest funding rounds of my career, I've realized that there's absolutely a formula to success.

By Suneera Madhani

Thought Leaders

‘Mentorship is a Conversation for Life’ Says the Mentor of This Social Entrepreneur

Priti Krishtel applied to the Echoing Green Fellowship to help her nonprofit, I-MAK, get off the ground. But she got more than she bargained for when she found a lifelong mentor.

By Stephanie Schomer

Business News

The 24 Most Powerful Female Executives and Their Net Worths

See the net worths of these leading women in business.

By GOBankingRates

Thought Leaders

How to Fight the Gender Pay Gap as a Self-Employed Woman — and Maximize Your Income

Biases exist regardless of whether you work as a full-time employee or a contractor. Here's how to take control of your earnings.

By Lydia Belanger

Thought Leaders

How the Founder of Fitness Craze LEKFit Built a Business From Her Backyard

Lauren Kleban's fitness classes are beloved by Hollywood tastemakers, but she found a larger audience by filming and streaming her content.

By Stephanie Schomer

Business News

To Shatter Glass Ceilings, Spread These Four Messages to Young Women

To move the gender equity ball forward, here's what to communicate to our future female workforce.

By Ellevate

Human Resources

How to Survive (and Thrive) as a Freelancer with Kids

Yes, it is possible to juggle a successful freelance life with motherhood.

By Diana Levine

Business Branding

The Female Founders Behind a Period Products Startup Leaned on Their Mentor as They Rebranded and Pivoted

Bunny and Taran Ghatrora looked outside their network and industry to connect with a mentor who could help take them from point A to B.

By Stephanie Schomer

Thought Leaders

7 Ways I Overcame Mommy Guilt to Start My First Business

It can feel overwhelming juggling family time with running a business, but there are ways to cope.

By Brittany Bullen

Thought Leaders

The Founder of a Macaron Bakery Used Her Past Experience As a Photo Editor to Build Her Instagram-Ready Brand

Dana Pollack knew her macarons were different from others on the market. She just had to make sure her potential customers knew what set them apart.

By Stephanie Schomer

Business News

3 Reasons Morning Routines are Essential for Mom Entrepreneurs

Having a morning routine isn't an option for today's mom entrepreneur who wants a life of freedom, connection and purpose -- it's a necessity. Here's why.

By Ellevate

Human Resources

To Win at Work, Let’s Stop Competing With Men

Reaching pay equity and leadership parity doesn't have to mean playing by men's rules.

By Kira Makagon

Business Ideas

The Co-Founder of Orchard Mile Shares How She Handles Investor Rejection, Manages Startup Hype and Deals With Doubt

Jennie Baik opens up about what she's built and the lessons she's learned along the way.

By Kathleen Griffith

Thought Leaders

Stop Focusing on the ‘Pipeline Problem.’ Tech’s Diversity Issues Run Deeper.

Blaming a lack of candidates for the lack of women at tech companies obscures the real problems.

By Brenda Darden Wilkerson

Thought Leaders

Oscar-Nominated Producer Kimberly Steward Shares Why Her Mentor Is ‘Her Emergency Button’

The founder of K Period Media has a sisterly relationship with her mentor, who's been a support system and close friend for 12 years.

By Stephanie Schomer

Business News

7 Companies That Offer Fertility Benefits

Combined with extensive paid parental leave and amenities like nursing rooms in the office, potential parents are being drawn to companies saying you can have it all.

By Glassdoor