Inspirational Ideas From Women Entrepreneurs (NBC Chicago)

Go After Professional Success

Are you ready to transition from employee to being your own boss?

Being your own boss can provide flexibility that women look for to balance home life and work life. You can dig deeper into your passions, and it’s one of the best opportunities for professional success.

Read:  7 startup tips for new female entrepreneurs

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Business Lessons From Female Entrepreneurs

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Matthew Toren, a contributor to Entrepreneur, gives his best shot at coming up with three books by and for female entrepreneurs. I've read Nos. 2 and 3 from his list and they are worth a look.

Read:  3 Great Books By and For Female Entrepreneurs

By the way, I've also read Barbara Corcoran's other book (pictured) and it's good too.

The Happy Factor: The Belief In One's Ability to Succeed

Are women happier than men as entrepreneurs?  We know the struggle women experience in corporate America -- that's why we started this blog.

According to Jane Porter for Fast Company, she says:

A recent study shows there's one career path in which women's perceived happiness is greater than men's: entrepreneurship. 

Read the article:  Why Women Entrepreneurs Are Happier Than Male Entrepreneurs

Related piece that ties in nicely:  The Confidence Gap

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There's a Hula Hoop and Now There's Crowdfunding Platform MoolaHoop

MoolaHoop is a crowdfunding platform geared toward helping minority women receive the funding they need to run their business.

In the past year, MoolaHoop helped raise more than half a million dollars for women.

Read some of the success stories:  Minority Women Find Advantage with Crowdfunding

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