If women entrepreneurs knew all their fundraising options, they would raise money faster and at less cost allowing them more time to focus on growing their businesses. This presentation decodes financing so entrepreneurs can make wise decisions when choosing the best option for themselves.

With #MeToo, women are speaking up to support each other. Let’s put our money where our mouth is.

How will you be a force multiplier and close the financing gap for women entrepreneurs? The new math of Womenomics, proves we are a force multiplier for economic equality. Whether it is philanthropy or venture capital, Wharton is framing how money can be used tackle political, economic and social inequality between the sexes.

Women know what women need and that goes for ways to navigate the pitfalls of entrepreneurship. The #1 Secret To Success Women Entrepreneurs Need To Share on Forbes.com.

How will you use data to improve your cities environment for women entrepreneurs?

Fathers of daughters have an advantage over other investors: They know just how savvy women can be.

It may seem like another burdensome cost but paid family leave can be a boost for companies and countries.

When do budget cuts hurt economic growth? When they undermine small business development. Tell Congress to fully fund the SBA.  

Going global is easier than ever and can be a great way to grow your business and create jobs. Courtesy of Shutterstock

Government agencies and corporations need to change their policies in order to release the pent-up growth of women-owned businesses.

We know how to increase jobs: Help women-owned businesses. Now, let’s make that happen in 2017.

If Steve Jobs could do it, you can too. Non-technical entrepreneurs can lead technical companies if they follow a few basic rules.

Candidates for public office need to tell us what they’ll do about everyday problems we all face: making our businesses thrive and supporting families.

More women and men can become angel investors, but first they need to assess their wealth, commitment, and motives.

You might think interest-free loans are a fantasy or a delusion, but Kiva makes them possible.

Crowdfunding’s allure is great and its benefits undeniable. Just make sure you undertake a campaign with a clear view of the benefits and pitfalls.

What other cities can learn from NYC about boosting their economies with women-led businesses. Photo credit: unsplash.com via Pexels

If you are itching to start your own business, now’s a good time to scratch that itch! There are now more ways than ever before for raising capital to start and grow businesses.

The same strength and smarts that get us through life can help us succeed as entrepreneurs.

Savvy men know that their investments will be less risky and have better returns if the leadership team is diverse. Let’s hear it for the smart guys!

Women who are mothers and entrepreneurs are vital to the economy. Let’s celebrate and support them.

Bigger players are beginning to see what women knew all along: Women-led businesses are great investments. Get with the program, guys! Left to right: Tamar Donikyan, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole moderates a panel of venture capitalists: Laura Sachar, Starvest Partners; Elizabeth Galbut, Sogal Ventures; Allison Goldberg, Time Warner Investments; Sutian Dong, Female Founders Fund. Photo … Continue reading "Is Change In The Wind For Women Entrepreneurs Raising Capital?"

As regulations ease, more companies can exploit newly popular crowdfunding options to raise the capital they need to get their businesses off the ground.

What’s good for women is good for the economy. Economists and academics agree women entrepreneurs are an under-tapped force that can rekindle economic expansion. Women are becoming more entrepreneurial. Women own 36% of all businesses, according to the 2012 U.S. Census ? a jump of 30% over 2007. My 10 reasons the force will be with women entrepreneurs … Continue reading "Why The Force Will Be With Women Entrepreneurs In 2016"

Several months ago, I stumbled across a Ted talk called How to Make Stress Your Friend by Kelly McGonigal. It’s been viewed 9.7 million times so I’m not the only who is impressed by the content. McGonigal is a Stanford psychologist and author of The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get … Continue reading "Stress: Friend Not Foe"

Whether your company is still recovering from the recession or experiencing growing pains, Thanksgiving is a perfect time to pause and take control. Not of your business, take control of your mind by using mindfulness techniques. It will help you become a more self-aware leader who understands yourself, your motivations, your values and the purpose … Continue reading "How Mindfulness Will Improve Your Business and Your Holiday"

Every business is different when it gets started, and therefore every business has different needs. Some need no funding at all, and can get off the ground with the same amount of time and money that it would take to sell lemonade on the street corner. But others need not only money to get started, but … Continue reading "The 5 W’s (and How) of Equity Startup Financing"

Focusing on “Why” your company does what it does powers up your passion and your business. Inspirational leaders understand this. Steve Jobs, Martin Luther King and the Wright brothers all started with why, according to Simon Sinek, an ethnographer and author of Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. Sinek’s TED … Continue reading "Power Up Your Business By Focusing on Why"

I was struck by how applicable the topics from Wall Street Women Forum are to entrepreneurial women. Entrepreneurial women, just like high-powered women in finance, need to reclaim their time in a 24/7 world. This is consistent across all sectors and is true for men and women, said presenters Ellen Galinsky and Anne Weisberg ofFamilies and Work … Continue reading "4 Tips For Reclaiming Your Time In A 24/7 World"

Like marriage, the relationship between an entrepreneur and her investor can go wrong. The relationship is more than just money and it’s important to know if you’re compatible. “You may not be getting married forever, but you are shacking up for a long time,” said Lori Hoberman, Chair of the Emerging Companies / Venture Capital … Continue reading "How To Ensure An Angel Or VC Is The Right Match For You"

While women in the upper echelons of corporate America are singing the same old  tune, “Still No Progress After Years of No Progress,” female entrepreneurs have something to rejoice about. The number of $10-million-plus women-owned firms increased by 57% — a growth rate nearly 50% more than $10-million-plus firms overall, according to Growing Under the Radar: An Exploration … Continue reading "11 Reasons 2014 Will Be A Breakout Year For Women Entrepreneurs"

Think you want to raise venture capital? You’d better be prepared to deliver a pretty big return on investment to VCs. Before you waste your time and that of the VC by asking for a meeting, make sure your business can leap the bar set by VCs. To read the 10 characteristics your company must … Continue reading "Want Venture Capital? Here Are 10 Must-Haves"

Thought-leadership creates credibility, visibility, and brand loyalty. It’s a powerful tool in helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Find out five reasons why you should use thought leadership to help build their businesses.