The COVID-19 outbreak has wreaked financial havoc around the globe, leaving many small-business owners struggling in its wake. According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), as of March 30—still early in the crisis—92% of small businesses said they had suffered negative effects as a result of the pandemic. Just 5% of small-business owners said
Since COVID-19 has become a full-blown pandemic, unemployment rates have skyrocketed as businesses are forced to shutter their doors for the sake of public health. It is certainly a stressful time, especially for small business owners who have much smaller coffers to sustain them. READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE FROM THE ORIGINAL SOURCE HERE
Another year, another list of incredible women-identifying leaders in conscious business. In the previous two installments, we opened with real talk about the overwhelming gap between our planet’s population and how misrepresented those demographics are in positions of power within for-profit organizations. Since the 2019 World-Changing Women list, not much has changed when it comes
It promises to be an exciting year for AI startups, as growing numbers start to really shake things up across all industry sectors, from medicine and retail, to marketing and property. Here are four that are poised for growth and ready to exploit new opportunities in 2020. READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE FROM THE
For me, attending a women's-oriented conference is often more for inspiration than information. However, I was pleasantly surprised that the recent Tech Up for Women Conference at the Javits Center in New York, offered both. Speakers from a range of industries not only shared their struggles to find the right career path and overcome obstacles,
With the solidification of social networking platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and Instagram as a part of our daily conscious, plus emerging platforms like TikTok rocketing in popularity, social media has grown from humble, early-internet roots into a multi-billion dollar industry. In the US alone, 73% of all adults use YouTube, including 94% of all 18-24 year
An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) (or uncrewed aerial vehicle, commonly known as a drone) is an aircraft without a human pilot on board. UAVs are a component of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS); which include a UAV, a ground-based controller, and a system of communications between the two. Along with the excitement and momentum
The Guide for Women Entrepreneurs shares important tips for women in business generally and highlights items that are important for balance during the entrepreneurial journey. The Guide also provides practical tips for entrepreneurs like What Should I Put in a Pitch Deck, Do’s and Don’ts in Pitching, Do’s and Don’ts in Fundraising, Length of Time
Getting funded as a startup company in digital and beyond is a notoriously challenging process, even for entrepreneurs with the most amazing ideas. For women in the field, trying to attract investors can be a yet more daunting prospect, which is why Alicia Syrett has set out to help more female-led companies get the guidance they seek.
