Picture this: a woman with a vision, a passion to be her own boss, and the drive to make it happen. But as she steps into the world of entrepreneurship, she’s immediately hit by three massive roadblocks—limited funding, lack of financial training, and wavering confidence. The dream is there, but the tools? They’re hard to […]

Even if selling your business feels like a distant dream, you need to be ready from day one—because when opportunity knocks, you better be prepared to answer. Here’s how to position yourself for the blockbuster exit you’ve always imagined: Get Acquirer-Ready: Your files aren’t just paperwork—they’re the blueprint a buyer will scrutinize. Set them up […]

Most Women Business Owners Make Less Than $50K a Year: It’s Time for a Change Forbes Women are shaking up the business world, launching ventures with fresh ideas and unstoppable energy. But here’s the hard truth: most women business owners are making less than $50,000 a year. This income gap is a major issue that […]

When he asks, “What’s for dinner?” she’s making the decisions—planning meals, shopping, and managing the household. Women wield immense power, making over 80% of buying decisions. Women are rewriting history, stepping into leadership roles, shaping politics, and driving the economy with their multitasking, teamwork, and focus on security. In our business, women led the way, […]

Listen to Michael’s newest episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast with 🎤 Dr. Jeremy Weisz and Drew Hendricks of the Legends Behind the Craft podcast. We discuss the Barefoot story as you’ve never heard it before — from idea to exit, the hard lessons in between, and how the story became a best-selling book and an award-winning […]

In 2021, the Total Entrepreneurial Activity (TEA) rate for women in the United States reached 15.2%, marking a notable increase from 13.6% in 2020. This growth of 1.6% underscores the rising momentum among women entrepreneurs across the country. Not only does this highlight the resilience and drive of women in business, but it also sets […]

The increase in female CEOs at major companies like IBM and General Motors is encouraging, but women still hold only 6.4% of Fortune 500 CEO roles. Challenges such as gender pay gaps and biases remain significant. Advantages 📈 1. Diversity Drives Innovation: Diverse teams foster creativity and growth. Embracing diverse perspectives can lead to new […]

Ultimately businesses want to sell products and make profits. That means that businesses will raise prices until they get pushback from the consumer. Interestingly though, through all the inflation post-Covid, consumers just paid the price and tried to raise their own salaries to afford it. But actually, not buying is what stops the inflation spiral. […]

Guy Raz’s How I Built This is one of iTunes’ most-listened-to podcasts, where he interviews the creators of major brands, from LinkedIn’s Reid Hoffman to Virgin Media’s Richard Branson. Raz explores their journeys, highlighting the love, loss, failures, and resilience behind their success. Starting as an NPR intern in 1997, Raz worked through various roles, […]

In business, “glass ceilings” represent the unseen barriers that limit career advancement, especially for women and minorities. However, when you are an entrepreneur, you have the power to shatter these ceilings entirely. As an entrepreneur, you control your destiny. You set your goals, shape your vision, and build your business from the ground up. You […]