Another place to network is at your localSmall Business Development Center (SBDC). Part of the Small Business Administration, SBDCs are places that typically work in conjunction with local universities and offer assistance to businesses and startups. By working with your l...
How empowering women benefits businessesElissa Goldenberg
Every business is different, so writing a detailed business plan will help you figure out the amount of money you need to start your business. While you might be able to start some businesses with no money or as little as £1,000, it is highly likely that your business plan will indic...
Jennifer Freitas walked into a bank to secure a business loan. She was denied—unless her dad co-signed. 62% of women entrepreneurs report that they experience some form of gender bias during the funding process. Through the stories of Jennifer and other
Grants are frequently awarded to businesses that meet certain criteria, such as veteran-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, specified for-profit businesses, women-run businesses, and so on. Shopify Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in startups. You might be able to secure ...
Documentation of underserved representation (for loans aimed at women-owned businesses, for example) Updated business plan with details on your growth and marketing strategies The short answer to “what should I bring?” is that you need to be prepared to include documents that you used when comi...
We’ve rounded up five leading recommendations to help you manage all your social accounts and networks in one place. 1. Sprout Social We’re going to start with Sprout Social, an all-in-one social media management tool enterprise organizations and other businesses use to oversee their entire ...
“Small brick-and-mortar stores, like boutiques or family-owned businesses, have the added bonus of being local to the community,” says Barnes. “Show up in your community and take every chance you have to chat with your customers. The better you know who your customer is, what motivates...
Women in Photography is a private, listed LinkedIn Group for women who are passionate about photography. The group is open to both beginners and professionals and sees regular activity with new posts every day. The group is a supportive space where members are encouraged to post once a day, ...
In a survey of 13,000 women in the U.S., they all agreed that they enjoyed branded content when it was authentic, entertaining, and told a story. The place they most like to find this content: social media. Of course, the social networks these women gravitated toward differed by age ...