Every entrepreneur can benefit from having a mentor. A mentor is someone you can count on and will encourage you and support your ambitions. Your mentor can help you gain perspective and realize intention as you strive to positively influence the people around you and achieve success. However, if your mentorship sessions have been repetitive or stagnant, consider brainstorming to develop new questions and discussion topics.

All business owners face certain challenges, but women often have unique obstacles to overcome because of their gender. Their male peers are less likely to encounter these issues. Working women who have families experience even more demands on their time, energy, and resources.

Women business owners may face challenges in 4 major areas that are less common to men in the business.

This March, you can celebrate National Women’s History Month by attending events, panels, and discussions for women by women, or by donating to a National charity that focuses on various causes and issues that benefit women and girls. 

Conferences can be expensive and time-consuming. But when you attend just the right one, it’s wonderful: you feel inspired, make new connections, and really learn something. So, which ones are worth your time and money? Here are the ones we think are worth checking out:

So much of what it takes to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace is about approaching tasks every company has to do anyway, but in a much more thoughtful and deliberate way. Here's what you can do:

The New Year is quickly approaching, and everyone is excited for a fresh start and new opportunities. The New Year gives us the energy and hope to pursue our goals, but not all New Year’s resolutions involve self-improvements like losing weight. That magical New-Year-New-You energy can also be channeled into taking your business to the next level. 

Volunteering is rewarding, and you and your family can donate to needy families by volunteering time and lending a helping hand. It just takes one smile, one gesture, one moment to make someone’s season brighter.

In today's highly competitive world of business, having a mentor can mean the difference between success and failure. Whether seeking advice on how to better network with others, how to best design a new business model, or how to better manage your business, mentoring can help to ensure a successful outcome. Mentorships can help you create and reach career goals, as well as ensure steady progress in your professional journey. Mentoring is a collaborative effort in which women can learn...

One of the best ways for you to create contacts and expand your set of connections is to network. Establishing and maintaining professional relationships create opportunities to expand your client base and meet potential partners. The larger the network is, the more possibilities for professional connections. Simply being in an open system instead of a closed one is the best predictor of career success. According to a survey by Lou Adler CEO of Performance-based Hiring Learning Systems, 85% of all...

Running your own business is no easy task. Motivation, creativity, versatility, drive, and vision are just a few of the many characteristics that successful entrepreneurs all around the world need to embody. However, being your own boss can be an exciting endeavor! If you are looking for some inspiration to guide you on your way to being your own boss and following your dreams, take a look at a few of the most successful women entrepreneurs out there. 10 Inspirational...

Networking can seem stressful, but in today's world, it is necessary for professional success. Professional networks lead to more job and business opportunities, broader and deeper knowledge, improved capacity to innovate, faster advancement, and greater status and authority. Building and nurturing professional relationships also improve the quality of work and increases job satisfaction. Here are some simple tips to make your networking experience more enjoyable and manageable: 1. Network with only one person at a time. Don't overwhelm yourself or...

As we approach the New Year, it’s time to take a look at what provided the most growth for your business, as well as where there are opportunities to expand. For women business owners, these opportunities can be particularly challenging. Female business owners tend to face unique external and internal challenges and obstacles. If you are a business owner looking to expand your company in 2016, here are a few trends you’ll want to include in your marketing plan for...