Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Britney Porter offers strategies and insights for achieving success. Starting a small business can be an exciting journey, and ...

Across boardrooms, startup hubs, and small storefronts worldwide, something remarkable is happening. Women are launching businesses at an unprecedented rate, transforming entire industries and ...

The landscape for women entrepreneurs varies dramatically depending on geography, according to a new LegalZoom study that shows some states and cities are cultivating environments where women-owned ...

Women's business ownership is a driving force in the American economy, creating millions of jobs and generating trillions in revenue. Beyond impressive numbers, women entrepreneurs bring unique ...

For women starting new businesses, early funding from venture capital firms led by other women is vital. But few are large enough to lead subsequent rounds of financing. By Nell Gallogly When Oriana ...

Many small business owners dream of winning a major contract with a large firm to take their companies to the next level. Laying the groundwork to make that happen is one of the key missions of the ...

Women-owned startups made up 49% of new businesses in 2024, up from 29% in 2019, per a new report. Women of color, especially AAPI and Black women, are driving this entrepreneurial growth. However, ...