b.y.o.b.

It's National Small Business Week , so we hope you join us in honoring and supporting all of the incredible, talented and courageous women who decided it was time to pursue their passion and BYOB. (That's millennial for Be Your Own Boss.)

Because of their efforts, Women Owned businesses in the U.S. now employ nearly 9 million people and generate $1.7 trillion (!) in revenues .

Another encouraging sign: recent research from Thumbtack shows that Women Owned small businesses are doing especially well in jobs historically done by men, such as home improvement and plumbing. Let's just say, we expect to hear the term handy woman A LOT more in the future.
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It's Almost Cinco de Mayo! How to Throw a Women Owned Fiesta

As if you needed an excuse to consume more tacos and margaritas... Now you can enjoy your favorite Mexican fare and support Women Owned businesses in the process! From food and drinks to favors and decor, we've compiled the ultimate fiesta guide featuring all Women Owned products.
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ST. AUGUSTINE GOURMET

Most people have never heard of the datil pepper, a local delicacy in St. Augustine, Florida. Angela Bean is determined to change that. Since founding Old St. Augustine Gourmet, Angela's spices, sauces and marinades (most featuring the datil pepper, of course) have been racking up awards left and right.
women who own it
RONDA JACKSON
Founder of Decor Interior Design, Inc.

"Our family culture has always been about helping people, pushing through obstacles, having confidence and resiliency. My personal and professional lives have been a testament of that."

Read how Ronda draws from her past for inspiration and strength in the April 2018 issue of Entrepreneur Magazine .
the round up
  • Forbes: Tackling Female Entrepreneur Challenges in 2018
  • Pew Research Center releases study on the scarcity of women at the top of U.S. businesses.
  • Harvard Business Review outlines six things successful women in STEM have in common.
  • NAWBO survey shows women business owners plan to hire new workers and expand their businesses.
  • From the WBENC Blog: Why Fit Leaders are Effective Leaders.
the last word
BONUS: Read more of Claudia's insights in Time Magazine' s article: 10 Powerful Women on How #MeToo Has Changed the Fight for Equal Pay