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Building a Business

I Accidentally Became a Successful Entrepreneur. Here Are 5 Mistakes I Learned to Avoid When Starting a Business

PR is, at its core, storytelling. And the story of my now-thriving solo-owned business has been fraught with as many mistakes as successes, as many fall down the ladder as steps up. It's from my missteps, in fact, that I learned even more than from my triumphs, and this article presents 5 of my biggest blunders on the road to a flourishing small business.

By Emily Reynolds

Business News

6 Ways to Better Support Women in the Workplace

By Amy Friedrich

Human Resources

A Woman Co-founder’s Guide to Empowering Women in the Workplace and Advocating for Gender Equality

By Durana Elmi

Tech

How Women Are Innovating and Shaping the Tech Landscape — and How Men Can Support Them

By Barak Jacques

Human Resources

Women Are Being Pushed Off the Edge of the Glass Cliff. Here’s What That Means and What to Do About It.

One of the primary reasons that hold women leaders back is the so-called "glass cliff." Here's how it's keeping women from leadership roles, how it's different from the glass ceiling and what you can do to prevent it.

By Julie Kratz

Human Resources

5 Ways to Support Women-Owned Businesses

There are simple ways to support women-owned businesses and have an economic impact on your community and the country. This is a list of things you can do today to support women-owned businesses and change the world.

By Kate Isler

Thought Leaders

Can Too Much Self-Awareness Be a Bad Thing?

Practicing self-awareness has become a staple part of professional and personal development. But can too much self-awareness be harmful?

By Kelly Hyman

Building a Business

After Nearly Dying From an Eating Disorder, She Raised $75 Million for a Startup to Make Evidence-Based Treatment Affordable for Everyone

Kristina Saffran spent years in the nonprofit world figuring out the most evidence-based treatments, and then built a company on that knowledge.

By Liz Brody

Thought Leaders

Khloé Kardashian and Emma Grede Drove $200 Million In Annual Sales With Size-Inclusive Fashion Brand, Good American, by Connecting Deeply With Their Clientele

From the beginning, Good American wanted to reach a customer that other designers overlooked. That hasn't come without its challenges.

By Liz Brody

Thought Leaders

6 Ways Successful Female Executives Turn Self-Doubt into Their Pathway to Self-Belief

Turns out, C-suite executives get imposter syndrome too. Like everything, facing your barriers becomes your best strategy for greatness from the inside out.

By Patti Fletcher

Thought Leaders

5 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Are Privileged

As a Black woman entrepreneur, I've managed to run a successful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultancy for the past six years. But despite the years I dedicated to my entrepreneurial journey, I still benefited from a level of privilege that many don't share when it comes to entrepreneurship.

By Nika White

Thought Leaders

3 Must-Read Takeaways From a Conversation With Eventbrite Founder Julia Hartz

The CEO of Eventbrite started working in television production before co-founding the event management platform in 2006.

By Robert Tuchman

Thought Leaders

How to Expand Your Comfort Zone and Create a Life You Really Love

Kristen Butler once had panic attacks that were so severe, she couldn't get out of bed. Today, she's the founder of Power of Positivity and has more than 56 million followers across social media. She sat down with Jessica Abo to talk about her new book The Comfort Zone.

By Jessica Abo

Thought Leaders

Free Webinar | May 11: The Modern Leader’s Guide to Timeless Wisdom

Join our free webinar as author Susan S. Freeman shares the skills needed to create positive change in yourself and in your organization. Register now →

By Entrepreneur Staff

Marketing

The 9 Dos and Don’ts of Book Signing Events

Book signing events are a great way to promote an author's work, engage with readers and gain new fans — but they can also be intimidating if you're not prepared.

By Lynda Sunshine West

Thought Leaders

How to Find Your Purpose and Power in Your Lowest Moments

Entrepreneur, TV personality and QVC star Kim Gravel sits down with Jessica Abo to talk about her new book Collecting Confidence.

By Jessica Abo

Thought Leaders

10 Reasons Women Should Become Agents of Change in Their Communities and Society at Large

Women are capable and powerful change agents and great role models for future generations.

By Athalia Monae

Building a Business

The Only Woman in the Room? That Was Me. Then I Built a Network of Career-Boosting Champions and Everything Changed.

There's an inspirational network of smart women and allies all around us. We just have to be smart about finding them. Here's how.

By Sonya Shorey

Thought Leaders

What if Women Entrepreneurs Actually Got What They Needed for Their Businesses?

Like many places, the United States is facing a challenging economy. If we were to support the businesses that data tells us outperform the overall market, it could jump-start a new cycle of growth and prosperity.

By Kate Isler

Building a Business

A Founder Who Bootstrapped Her Jewelry Business with Just $1,000 Now Sees 7-Figure Revenue Because She Knew Something About Her Customers Nobody Else Did

Meg Strachan, founder and CEO of lab-grown jewelry company Dorsey, personally packed and shipped every order until she hit $1 million in sales.

By Amanda Breen

Human Resources

3 Ways for Women Tech Founders to Secure Funding

New research identifies strategies to help women access the startup capital they need to grow.

By Carolyn Rodz

Thought Leaders

How This Entrepreneur Went Global Without VC Funding

The founder of Luminary shares why she wanted to control her own destiny and her advice for women who want to build their own sustainable and profitable business.

By Jessica Abo

Thought Leaders

Female CEO Shares Her Experience Leading an AI Company

Kerry Goyette blazed a trail by leveraging her behavioral scientist roots to reimagine a new use for AI.

By Under30CEO

Thought Leaders

The Odds Are Still Stacked Against Women in Business. Here’s How Young Women Can Defy Them.

As a woman running a seven-figure fintech consultancy, my success hasn't come without its fair share of challenges. Here are some key strategies to jump over the obstacles women face in the corporate world.

By Lissele Pratt

Thought Leaders

Streaming Free: The Habits of Happy People

Now streaming on EntrepreneurTV, 'Habits and Hustle,' which shares the stories, habits, and rituals of people on their journey to living fulfilled lives.

By Mackenzie Truman

Thought Leaders

A Look Back at Women’s Entrepreneurship Over the Last 35 Years — and How We Can Change the Future for Women Business Owners

Celebrating 35 years of women's entrepreneurship and taking a look at what more needs to be done to pave the way for a successful generation of future women leaders and entrepreneurs.

By Sharon Miller

Entrepreneurs

5 Ways to Shift Your Morning Mindset as a Mompreneur and Be More Productive

Taking the time to start your day in the right frame of mind can make a world of difference in how efficient you are throughout the day. Explore how to change your morning mindset as a working mom with the tips below so you can make the most of your day.

By Lesley Pyle

Thought Leaders

Uma Thurman’s Daredevil Stunt Driver Blazed Her Own Trail in a Male-Dominated Industry — Here’s What She Wants to Tell Women Everywhere

Zandara Kennedy is a stunt double, coordinator and precision driver who will become the first Canadian woman to compete in Formula Drift this year.

By Amanda Breen

Thought Leaders

A 400-Year-Old Family Business Remains the ‘Gold Standard’ in Its Category — Its First Women Leaders Reveal the Secret

Executive chair and president Craigie Zildjian became the company's first woman leader in 1990. Today, she's preparing her niece Cady to uphold the legacy.

By Amanda Breen

Thought Leaders

8 Ways To Empower the Next Generation of Women Leaders

Here's what organizations and leaders can do to instill courage and inspire our younger generation of female entrepreneurs.

By Elisette Carlson