As a female entrepreneur in the software development industry, I have seen firsthand the incredible resilience of many female startup owners. These women are driven, focused, and fiercely dedicated to turning their ideas into reality. Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, they refuse to give up, persevering through tough times and emerging stronger on the other … [Read more...]
Hiring the Pros: How Do You Know When the Time is Right?
Our first accountant was my father, a CPA. Our first lawyer was our family lawyer. This works for a while, but as you begin scaling, there’s a point in time where it makes more sense to work with a professional firm. One of the most underrated keys to fundraising success is who you choose as your service providers. The quality of your accountants, lawyers, and other partners … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Women to Access Business Funding
Whether you're launching a startup or seeking funding to keep your established business going, Kathryn Petralia, co-founder of Kabbage---a leading provider of online loans for small businesses, has five tips that you should follow. The truth is that it's harder for women to get business funding than men. Kathryn shares, "I've been in more than 100 meetings with venture … [Read more...]
How to Make the Perfect Startup Pitch
Sponsored by Notre Dame of Maryland University: The perfect startup pitch helps entrepreneurs separate their companies from a growing amount of competition. Startup activity in the United States increased in 2016, continuing an upward trend that began in 2015, according to the Kauffman Foundation. All of this comes after startup activity reached its lowest point in the last … [Read more...]
From Startup to Standout: Funding Your Women-Owned Businesses
Sponsored by Kabbage Inc.: Working capital is the fuel that turns women-owned startups, small businesses, and sole proprietorships into standouts. Here are four funding tips for female entrepreneurs. Overall, women-owned businesses account for nearly one-third of all businesses in the country. Of the nearly 10 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., a disproportionate … [Read more...]
5 Steps for Women Entrepreneurs to Get Cash
Sponsored by Kabbage: Studies show time and again that it’s more difficult for women entrepreneurs to get cash to start new business ventures or expand their existing operations than it is for male entrepreneurs. To improve your chances of securing financing so you can reach your business ownership goals, follow the five steps below before you approach anyone with your … [Read more...]
How To Launch A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
We live in the age of the entrepreneur. And, thanks to the number of crowdfunding platforms available, it’s possible for anyone to launch a business idea, product, or concept without access to traditional resources. Nonetheless, it will take more than a great idea and a few strategies to successfully crowd-fund a campaign. Below are a few tips for generating a memorable and … [Read more...]