Building a Business
30 Years of Female Entrepreneurship: From Anomalies To Assets
How did the growth of women as business leaders come about, and where are we now?
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Think Business Is a Boys’ Club? Think Again. (Infographic)
These stats show women-owned businesses are thriving.
By Carly Okyle
Thought Leaders
Why Women Are the Best Opportunity for Businesses
If you're a set of guys looking to start a company, think about women you could team up with -- they will see things differently and solve problems you didn't even realize you had.
By Andrew Yang
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Career Tips from 5 Millennial Women CEOs Leading Innovation
Julie Fredrickson, Carrie Hammer, Kellee Khalil, Monika Kochhar and Heather Marie are bridging the executive gender gap and share their wisdom with other aspiring female executives.
By Peter Gasca
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10 Tips From a Lady Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
Elsie Escobar, a seasoned podcast star, says taking good care of yourself while staying committed to being uncomfortable are ways to stay on top of your game.
By Anne Bechard
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4 Financing Tips for Female Entrepreneurs
Hey, ladies: Women's Small Business Month is a great time to polish up the financial strategy.
By Lisa Stevens
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4 Inspiring Stories of Women Entrepreneurs From Around the World
From the Philippines to Malaysia, four women share what being an entrepreneur means to them -- and it has nothing to do with becoming the next billion-dollar unicorn.
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5 Pieces of Advice for Women Trying to Navigate Male-Dominated Waters
With gender still a 'hot button' topic in the workplace, here is advice on how women can stand up and claim their space.
By Lisa Harun
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5 Unstoppable Female Entrepreneurs Making Their Dents on the World
These women have gained a lot of attention for their contributions to ecommerce, subscription services and content creation.
By Andrew Medal
Thought Leaders
‘Having Impact Has to Come From an Authentic Place’
For one female entrepreneur, the idea of impact goes far beyond money and success, and cuts to the heart of the human experience.
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Are Men Better Entrepreneurs Than Women? That’s the Perception.
A big problem with the gender gap in entrepreneurship is the nagging feeling that men are better suited for it.
By Scott Shane
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These 3 Organizations Are Working to Boost Female Entrepreneurs
Women remain a minority among entrepreneurs but there is increasing attention on leveling the playing field.
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15 Female Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2015
Entrepreneurship is more than simply coed. By many measures, women are surpassing men in the zeal and tenacity with which they pursue their dreams.
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Why Female CEOs Are Getting More Funding
How companies are pushing to close the gender financing gap.
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The Meritocracy Myth: Why Entrepreneurship Is Better Than ‘Leaning In’ to a Brick Wall
When women who aspire to leadership only see the best man promoted, they need to consider a new path.
Thought Leaders
5 Lessons for the Fearless Female Entrepreneur
The same challenges face anyone in business, but women encounter their own unique challenges.
By Jayna Cooke
Thought Leaders
Shark Tank Star Lori Greiner: I Never Think of Myself as a Female in Business
The 'Queen of QVC' says it doesn't matter if you're a king or queen in business. It just matters that you rule.
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Business and Family Are All in a Day’s Work For These Dynamic CEO Moms
Three female CEOs reveal how they pursue that elusive work/life balance.
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3 Great Books By and For Female Entrepreneurs
Men and women alike will take inspiration and encouragement reading the particular challenges these entrepreneurs overcame.
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You’ll Never Guess Where Female Entrepreneurship Is On the Rise (Infographic)
Businesses owned by women are booming in the South. Check out this infographic to see how your state matches up.
By Kate Taylor
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How a Former Denny’s Waitress Amassed an Empire of Over 75 Denny’s Locations
At age 16, Dawn Lafreeda began working at Denny's as a hostess. Three decades later, she's the largest single-owner franchisee in the system.
By Jason Daley
Tech
Boston Installs Phone-Charging Solar Benches Across City Parks
The Soofa not only charges devices on-the-go, but captures environmental data such as weather, noise levels, air quality and number of passersby per hour.
By Geoff Weiss
Thought Leaders
What My Mom Taught Me About Being a Female Entrepreneur
The co-founder of Zady discusses how her mother's advice has helped get her through some of the bumps in the startup road -- especially when dealing with gender bias.
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When Making Any Major Business Decision I Turn to My Mom’s Advice
The co-founder of ethical fashion startup Zady opens up about how her mother's insight has helped her decision-making process.
By Maxine Bédat
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How I Overcame the Challenges of Being a Female Entrepreneur
While its hard out there for a female founder, I am not letting it stop me.
By Dana Loberg
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‘Visible and Engaged’: Women on Breaking Into the Tech Industry
There is still a staggering low number of female founders in the tech industry. Here is some advice on how ladies can get started.
Thought Leaders
New E-Reader App Hatches a Clever Plan to Get You to Actually Read
The just-launched Rooster app, inspired by episodic television, aims to boost fiction readership by parsing out books in convenient and immersive installments.
By Geoff Weiss