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Certification Can Open the Door to New Revenue Opportunities
Joanne Friedland Roberts, WE NYC Mentor
Federal, state and local governments are aiming to increase diversity and are eager to work with women-owned businesses like yours. Pursuing government contracts can pay off for your business.
Gain an Edge Through Professional Development
Ellie Kassner, WE NYC Mentor
Taking time away from running your small business to attend a training class, retreat or seminar can feel like a waste of time. Here’s why it’s not and how to make that time away pay off.
Get to Know Your Customer Before You Start Your Business
Malla Haridat, WE NYC Mentor
Your first sales might be easy. But once you move beyond selling to people who already know you, you’ll need some specific tactics to understand their needs and preferences.
How Hispanic Women Continue to Excel as Entrepreneurs
Geri Stengel, WE NYC Mentor
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, here’s a story that brings to life the special economic contributions of Hispanic women entrepreneurs with facts, figures and a tale of one woman’s journey to achieve the American Dream.
90 Days to Tackle the Uncomfortable and Grow Your Business
Malla Haridat, WE NYC Mentor
Small shifts can have big impacts on your business. Here’s how to challenge yourself to take action in new ways.
Creating a Game Plan for the Future of Your Business
Jen Glantz, WE NYC Mentor
Build long-term planning into your everyday routine so you won’t be caught wondering what to do after your first success.
Five Daily Time Management Tips of Successful People
WE Rule Jane Doe
A few simple adjustments can help you reclaim your calendar – and make you much more productive.
Four Tech Hacks That Will Improve Your Business and Your Life in 2017
Aquila Leon-Soon, WE NYC Mentor
Technology can be either a burden or an enhancement. Wisely choosing the technology to use in your business and personal life will give you advantages in both.
Keep Pushing Until It Feels Right
Karen Taylor Bass, WE NYC Mentor
It takes a lot to start a business, but it can take even more to keep the business going. A reset may help.
Shifting Your Priorities from Task to Vision
Ellie Kassner, WE NYC Mentor
Growing your business means creating, maintaining and continually updating a vision of where you want to be. Here are some ideas for changing your focus from day-to-day activities to the big picture.
The Art of Being Wrong
Diana Franco, WE NYC Mentor
Far from getting in the way, being wrong is often a key element of success. It’s how we process difficulties and what makes us better.
Affordable Financing from a Trusted Source to Start and Grow Your Business
Geri Stengel, WE NYC Mentor
It takes money to make money whether you’re starting or growing your business. But where can you find willing lenders if your business doesn’t have what banks are looking for?
To the Founder Just Starting Out
Aileen Gemma Smith, WE NYC Mentor
Entrepreneurship is a marathon.
Work/life Balance Does Not Exist – and That's Okay
Aquila Leon-Soon, WE NYC Mentor
You may not be able to achieve the mythical work/life balance, but here’s how a manicure or a walk in the park can contribute to your success as an entrepreneur.
Are You a Manager or a Leader?
Vanessa Best, WE NYC Mentor
Sometimes you might want to be one, sometimes the other. As an entrepreneur or business owner, you need to be good at both.
How My Greek Heritage Influenced My Business
Eleni Gianopulos, WE NYC Mentor
Sometimes the most powerful inspirations have their roots in our earliest connections.
Taking the First Key Steps to Making Your Business Dream a Reality
Jovanka Ciares, WE NYC Mentor
Getting from where you are now to where you want to be with a new business can seem overwhelming. Dividing big dreams into small, manageable goals makes progress possible.
The Power of Asking Yourself Questions
Wonder Lee, WE NYC Mentor
Becoming curious and asking questions of yourself can open a doorway to self-discovery.
Brand You: Tips for Marketing Yourself as a Professional Speaker
Karen Taylor Bass, WE NYC Mentor
No matter your expertise, speaking professionally can enhance your brand and increase your marketing reach. And it’s not as difficult as you might think.
Building a Healthy Relationship with Money
Wonder Lee, WE NYC Mentor
Changing your thoughts and beliefs may be the key to changing your relationship to money.
Could Your M/WBE Business Get a Piece of the 16-Billion-Dollar Pie in NYC?
Vanessa Best, WE NYC Mentor
The City of New York is making a big push to support minority and women-owned businesses. Here’s how you can tap into these rich resources.
How to Succeed at Failure: Five Ways to Get Over Your Fear
Jen Glantz, WE NYC Mentor
Failure is a normal step along the way to business success. You don’t have to be afraid of it. You can even use it to your advantage.
Think You Don’t Qualify for Small Business Financing? Think Again
Geri Stengel, WE NYC Mentor
Banks aren’t the only options when it comes to financing your small business dreams.
Two Insights From Business Plan Pros to Make Your Business Stand Out
Malla Haridat, WE NYC Mentor
The judges of business plan competitions see a bias for action and good mentorship as essential to getting your business off the ground.
Dream Big to Accelerate Your Success
Christine Rico, WE NYC Mentor
“Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of (wo)men.” – Goethe
Knowing the Right Time to Pivot Your Business
Deepti Sharma, WE NYC Mentor
Sometimes your original idea about how to achieve your business vision isn’t the one that will ultimately make you successful. Here’s how one entrepreneur recognized when it was time to make a change.
Building Your Team
Aileen Gemma Smith, WE NYC Mentor
Surrounding yourself with the right people as you’re building your company is more than half the battle. Here’s how to identify and attract the talent you need.
4 Hiring Tips Learned the Hard Way
Deepti Sharma, WE NYC Mentor
A strong team is the foundation of a great company. How do you find and hire people who will treat your business like their own?
Finding a Business Idea You Love by Trial and Error
Eleni Gianopulos, WE NYC Mentor
Almost any work or career experience can benefit you as an entrepreneur. Here’s the story of how one entrepreneur’s journey unfolded – and what you can learn from her.
Raising Money With a Little Help From Your Friends
Geri Stengel, WE NYC Mentor
You might think interest-free loans are a fantasy or a delusion, but Kiva makes them possible.
Simple Ways to Grow and Capitalize on Your Customer Base
Ellie Kassner, WE NYC Mentor
A few consistent activities with both existing and potential customers can help your business expand.
Achieving Growth in Unexpected Places
Aquila Leon-Soon, WE NYC Mentor
Sometimes you have to be willing to experiment to find the growth you want.
No Woman is an Island: Building a Strong Team in and Around Your Business
Ellie Kassner, WE NYC Mentor
Going it alone is no way to create a prosperous business. Here’s how to cultivate the teams that can help you achieve success.

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Certification Can Open the Door to New Revenue Opportunities

Joanne Friedland Roberts, WE NYC Mentor

Gain an Edge Through Professional Development

Ellie Kassner, WE NYC Mentor

Get to Know Your Customer Before You Start Your Business

Malla Haridat, WE NYC Mentor

How Hispanic Women Continue to Excel as Entrepreneurs

Geri Stengel, WE NYC Mentor

90 Days to Tackle the Uncomfortable and Grow Your Business

Malla Haridat, WE NYC Mentor

Creating a Game Plan for the Future of Your Business

Jen Glantz, WE NYC Mentor

Five Daily Time Management Tips of Successful People

WE Rule Jane Doe

Four Tech Hacks That Will Improve Your Business and Your Life in 2017

Aquila Leon-Soon, WE NYC Mentor

Keep Pushing Until It Feels Right

Karen Taylor Bass, WE NYC Mentor

Shifting Your Priorities from Task to Vision

Ellie Kassner, WE NYC Mentor

The Art of Being Wrong

Diana Franco, WE NYC Mentor

Affordable Financing from a Trusted Source to Start and Grow Your Business

Geri Stengel, WE NYC Mentor

To the Founder Just Starting Out

Aileen Gemma Smith, WE NYC Mentor

Work/life Balance Does Not Exist – and That's Okay

Aquila Leon-Soon, WE NYC Mentor

Are You a Manager or a Leader?

Vanessa Best, WE NYC Mentor

How My Greek Heritage Influenced My Business

Eleni Gianopulos, WE NYC Mentor

Taking the First Key Steps to Making Your Business Dream a Reality

Jovanka Ciares, WE NYC Mentor

The Power of Asking Yourself Questions

Wonder Lee, WE NYC Mentor

Brand You: Tips for Marketing Yourself as a Professional Speaker

Karen Taylor Bass, WE NYC Mentor

Building a Healthy Relationship with Money

Wonder Lee, WE NYC Mentor

Could Your M/WBE Business Get a Piece of the 16-Billion-Dollar Pie in NYC?

Vanessa Best, WE NYC Mentor

How to Succeed at Failure: Five Ways to Get Over Your Fear

Jen Glantz, WE NYC Mentor

Think You Don’t Qualify for Small Business Financing? Think Again

Geri Stengel, WE NYC Mentor

Two Insights From Business Plan Pros to Make Your Business Stand Out

Malla Haridat, WE NYC Mentor

Dream Big to Accelerate Your Success

Christine Rico, WE NYC Mentor

Knowing the Right Time to Pivot Your Business

Deepti Sharma, WE NYC Mentor

Building Your Team

Aileen Gemma Smith, WE NYC Mentor

4 Hiring Tips Learned the Hard Way

Deepti Sharma, WE NYC Mentor

Finding a Business Idea You Love by Trial and Error

Eleni Gianopulos, WE NYC Mentor

Raising Money With a Little Help From Your Friends

Geri Stengel, WE NYC Mentor

Simple Ways to Grow and Capitalize on Your Customer Base

Ellie Kassner, WE NYC Mentor

Achieving Growth in Unexpected Places

Aquila Leon-Soon, WE NYC Mentor

No Woman is an Island: Building a Strong Team in and Around Your Business

Ellie Kassner, WE NYC Mentor