David Siteman Garland inspired this roundup (Thanks, David!) with a post on 35 visionary women entrepreneurs that just happened to include the founder ofSmall Business Trends,Anita Campbell. So, we began to ask ourselves, hey, how about a whole roundup looking at women entrepreneurs and women in small business. Here’s what we came up with. Enjoy!
Leadership
35 visionary women. Here’s the list that started it all.Small Business Trendsfounder Anita Campbell and 34 other leading women entrepreneurs were on David’s list along with a description of why each has been included. Can you think of any names that are missing? The Rise to the Top
Women entrepreneurs are interested in more than money. Sociologist Mary Godwyn documents women owned business that ignore the“normal way” of focusing on profit only focusing instead on benefits they provide for the community. How would you describe your business’s main focus?Bloomberg Businessweek
Trends
The new face of small business. In this post, Angela Jia Kim shares some facts you may not know: that 10.1 million firms are owned by women, that more than half the businesses in the U.S. are women owned. But that’s not all, because, as it turns out, women entrepreneurs also have a very different approach.The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur
Finance
Women helping women in entrepreneurship. After successfully launching her own successful business, entrepreneur Jane Wurwand wants to help other women do the same. And she has a plan to make it happen! Check out the complete story on the launch of Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship. Do you know a female entrepreneur who could benefit?Financial Post
Women entrepreneurs may lack connections for venture funding. If Silicon Valley wants to know more female entrepreneurs haven’t ventured into high tech start-up, especially start-ups requiring significant capital investment, leaders need look no further than venture capital firms. What are the factors complicating the absence of more female entrepreneurs to this expanding market?The Huffington Post
Success
Does location really make a difference? Yes, according to Natalie Sisson who puts European regions to the test as far as the success of their women entrepreneurs. The staggering difference from country to country in the success of women who have entered entrepreneurship may surprise you. Have a look.The Suitcase Entrepreneur
Self-development
The entrepreneurial gender gap. Are women entrepreneurs different in any way from their male counterparts? Do they have different motivations, approaches, goals and styles when creating a company than men? In fact, with so little known about what motivates entrepreneurs in general or causes them to emerge and become successful, you can imagine how difficult this question might be to answer.Womenetics
Grants
Women/minority small business owners to receive $1 million. Women and minority small business owners are eligible for up to $1 million in energy grants and energy conservation training to businesses if they fit the criterion. For more information on a program that will help small businesses survive by saving on energy read the full release. PR Newswire
Programs
SBA offers the Women’s Procurement Program. Another program offered through the U.S. Small Business Administration, helps women-owned businesses to secure government contracts, a potentially lucrative market for the right kind of business. Read the details carefully to see whether your business is eligible.Daily News Pulse
Global
Women entrepreneurs are needed the world over. In fact, Pakistani officials recently reiterated the need for women entrepreneurs to help lead an economic revolution the country hopes will bring a new prosperity to the region. Where else in the world are women entrepreneurs a major part of the equation?Pakistan Observer
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