There are three challenges that can deeply hinder the progress and growth of a woman-owned business: access to funding, contracts, and resources. Fortunately, they are not impossible to overcome. It’s no secret access to capital has consistently been a thorn in the side of women entrepreneurs and prevented them from scaling to the next level, but so have scoring major accounts … [Read more...]
Women Entrepreneurs, Funding, and the Economy
Over the years more and more women are launching their own businesses and brands. The Women's Business Development Center in Chicago recently had its 25th Anniversary Conference (http://www.suntimes.com/business/7617557-420/women-entrepreneurs-see-progress-over-25-years.html). They have said that there has been an enormous amount of growth in women-owned businesses, but … [Read more...]