All posts tagged "female entrepreneur"

The best US States for female entrepreneurs

Today, there are over 12.3 million women-owned businesses in the United States, a number that has increased 21 percent within the past five years. Though women comprise a substantial portion of the economy, not every...
Entrepreneurial expertise: 7 Qualities every businesswoman must possess for success

Launching a business is a tremendously exciting time in your life, and could be the start of a truly magical journey. The rewarding lifestyle and potential for financial success are hugely attractive. Still, it should...
Holly Stevens discusses empowering female entrepreneurs

There are more female-owned businesses now than ever before—but despite recent progress, many women still fail to see their potential and never even consider launching a business. While society grants men the resources and encouragement,...
Female founders shouldn’t fear being ‘different’

Female founders should never be afraid of being the only person in the room who thinks a certain way. My friend Carey Lohrenz was the first female F-14 fighter pilot and one of her observations...
What barriers do female entrepreneurs face?

Women who start their own businesses often encounter more obstacles on the way to success than men face. There are deep, historic social reasons for this phenomenon but the modern reality is that female entrepreneurs...
6 Things every successful female entrepreneur does

No matter how much progress we’ve made in the last several decades, women still face a variety of unique challenges in the business world. We don’t want to simply keep up with the pack —...
10 Qualities every female entrepreneur should have

If you’re looking to start your own business, it’s important to know where to start. With many businesses failing in their first year, having the right skills and techniques behind you is crucial. We all...
5 Lessons learned from a female entrepreneur

Owning my own businesses has changed my life for the better in surprising ways. Over nine years ago, aged 21, I decided to start my first business Zen Green Tea importing premium matcha tea. Fast...
4 Things to never say to a female entrepreneur

Women comprise of half the workforce in the US and Australia, and an even greater proportion in the UK, yet out of the Fortune 500 companies today, only 24 CEOs are female. Meanwhile in start-up...