Posts tagged Women in Business

Click here to embiggen (see full infographic) The office environment has come a long way since the 1950s. This infographic shows the dramatic transformation of fashion, gender roles — even our desks — over the years. (Via Visual.ly)

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The office environment has come a long way since the 1950s. This infographic shows the dramatic transformation of fashion, gender roles — even our desks — over the years.

(Via Visual.ly)

New OPEN Report Shows Phenomenal Growth of Women-Owned BusinessesDid you know that there are over 8.6 million women-owned businesses in the United States, generating over $1.3 trillion in revenues and employing nearly 7.8 million people?The growth in the number, revenues and employment of women-owned firms over the past 16 years exceeds the growth rates of all but the very largest, publicly traded corporations in the country. Read the full report from OPEN here. (via New OPEN Report Shows Phenomenal Growth of Women-Owned Businesses - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

New OPEN Report Shows Phenomenal Growth of Women-Owned Businesses

Did you know that there are over 8.6 million women-owned businesses in the United States, generating over $1.3 trillion in revenues and employing nearly 7.8 million people?

The growth in the number, revenues and employment of women-owned firms over the past 16 years exceeds the growth rates of all but the very largest, publicly traded corporations in the country.

Read the full report from OPEN here.

(via New OPEN Report Shows Phenomenal Growth of Women-Owned Businesses - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

“You must be in love with your business. I’ve literally worked every weekend for the last eight weeks and I don’t mind. I’m not a workaholic; I have tons of friends and my fiancé is amazing. But I love what I do. To me, it doesn’t feel like work.” Alexa von Tobel, CEO and Founder of LearnVest Read more on how to “Lean In” without giving up your life from some of our favorite female entrepreneurs on OPEN Forum

“You must be in love with your business. I’ve literally worked every weekend for the last eight weeks and I don’t mind. I’m not a workaholic; I have tons of friends and my fiancé is amazing. But I love what I do. To me, it doesn’t feel like work.” Alexa von Tobel, CEO and Founder of LearnVest

Read more on how to “Lean In” without giving up your life from some of our favorite female entrepreneurs on OPEN Forum

Click here to embiggen (see full infographic) Did you know that 46% of all MBA degrees were earned by women in 2011? This infographic provides a statistical look into where women in business are today. (Via Visual.ly)

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Did you know that 46% of all MBA degrees were earned by women in 2011?

This infographic provides a statistical look into where women in business are today.

(Via Visual.ly)

theatlantic: Are Successful Women Really Less Likable Than Successful Men? But as soon as we experience an inspiring female boss (or a deadbeat male one), we see stereotypes for what they are. Read more. [Image: Reuters]

theatlantic:

Are Successful Women Really Less Likable Than Successful Men?

But as soon as we experience an inspiring female boss (or a deadbeat male one), we see stereotypes for what they are.

Read more. [Image: Reuters]

“It’s time to cheer on girls and women who want to sit at the table.” - Sheryl SandbergWe couldn’t agree more! (via ‘Lean In’ Quotes: 11 Of The Best Quotations From Sheryl Sandberg’s New Book - Image source)

“It’s time to cheer on girls and women who want to sit at the table.”
- Sheryl Sandberg

We couldn’t agree more!

(via ‘Lean In’ Quotes: 11 Of The Best Quotations From Sheryl Sandberg’s New Book - Image source)

Click here to embiggen (see full infographic) How many women attended and presented at this year’s SXSWi? Use this infographic to see the gender divide, how far women have come, and where there is still room to grow in this male dominated tech conference. (Via Visual.ly)

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How many women attended and presented at this year’s SXSWi?

Use this infographic to see the gender divide, how far women have come, and where there is still room to grow in this male dominated tech conference.

(Via Visual.ly)

Women in Business: How Far Have We Really Come Since “The Feminine Mystique”?  on OPEN Forum As Friedan very presciently noted in The Feminine Mystique, “It is time to stop giving lip service to the idea that there are no battles left to be fought for women in America, that women’s rights have already been won.” But there is hope that American women will never again suffer from “the problem that has no name.” As Friedan wrote in 1997, “It’s awesome to consider how women have changed the very possibilities of our lives and are changing the values of every part of our society since we broke through The Feminine Mystique only two generations ago.”How do you feel about the progress women have made?Read more here on OPEN Forum (via Women in Business: How Far Have We Really Come Since “The Feminine Mystique”? - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

Women in Business: How Far Have We Really Come Since “The Feminine Mystique”?  on OPEN Forum

As Friedan very presciently noted in The Feminine Mystique, “It is time to stop giving lip service to the idea that there are no battles left to be fought for women in America, that women’s rights have already been won.”

But there is hope that American women will never again suffer from “the problem that has no name.” As Friedan wrote in 1997, “It’s awesome to consider how women have changed the very possibilities of our lives and are changing the values of every part of our society since we broke through The Feminine Mystique only two generations ago.”

How do you feel about the progress women have made?

Read more here on OPEN Forum

(via Women in Business: How Far Have We Really Come Since “The Feminine Mystique”? - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)

Top Ten Cities for Women Entrepreneurs 1. San Francisco, CA2. Seattle, WA3. Washington, DC4. Minneapolis, MN5. Portland, OR6. Atlanta, GA7. Austin, TX8. Raleigh, NC9. Denver, CO10. San Diego, CA (via Top Ten Cities for Women Entrepreneurs)

Top Ten Cities for Women Entrepreneurs

1. San Francisco, CA
2. Seattle, WA
3. Washington, DC
4. Minneapolis, MN
5. Portland, OR
6. Atlanta, GA
7. Austin, TX
8. Raleigh, NC
9. Denver, CO
10. San Diego, CA

(via Top Ten Cities for Women Entrepreneurs)

Debbie Sterling of Goldie Blox: Creating a New World for GirlsQuick: Try to name a famous female engineer. Anyone? It’s not surprising. According to Georgetown University, 84 percent of all engineering majors are men. Debbie Sterling is determined to change this statistic. She quit her job in December 2011 and in 2012 launched Goldie Blox, an Oakland-based company with the singular mission to inspire young girls to enter the field of engineering.We caught up with Sterling to find out where the idea came from, how it was funded and what’s next for Goldie. Read more here (via Debbie Sterling of Goldie Blox: Creating a New World for Girls - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)
Debbie Sterling of Goldie Blox: Creating a New World for Girls

Quick: Try to name a famous female engineer. Anyone? It’s not surprising. According to Georgetown University, 84 percent of all engineering majors are men. Debbie Sterling is determined to change this statistic. She quit her job in December 2011 and in 2012 launched Goldie Blox, an Oakland-based company with the singular mission to inspire young girls to enter the field of engineering.

We caught up with Sterling to find out where the idea came from, how it was funded and what’s next for Goldie. Read more here

(via Debbie Sterling of Goldie Blox: Creating a New World for Girls - OPEN Forum :: American Express OPEN Forum)