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Just about everyone knows women employees earn less than men—about 80 cents for every dollar. That’s one reason many women start a small business or become self-employed. When you set your own fees, you’ll make the same as men, right? Not so fast. Self-employed women still make a lot less than self-employed men. Ladies: it’s …
See below for research on median revenue for men- vs. women-run businesses that serve at least 100 clients: Industry Median Male Revenue Median Female Revenue Percentage Gap Arts and Entertainment $ 96,097 $ 80,165 -17% Construction and Trades $ 196,713 $ 201,247 2% Creative Professionals …
Table: Median Revenue for Men- vs. Women-run BusinessesRead More
Once upon a time, if you wanted to start a small business, you needed a whole bunch of stuff. You needed an office or store, office equipment, staff, a website. Even when I started my own one-person business from my home, I needed an expensive computer and software, not to mention a printer, copier, and …
Do you love your small business more than your spouse? Wait, don’t answer that. When you’re an entrepreneur, it’s easy for your spouse or partner to feel like you care more about your business than you do about them. Running a business can be all-consuming, taking a lot of time, a lot of money, and …
Yikes. Summer is virtually over. Fall classes are just around the corner. Whether you’re dreading going back to class or are excited about getting back to teaching, we’ve got a few tricks and tips to make the transition easier. 1. Find out what courses you’re teaching Did you forget already? Did the administration fail to …
Special Entrepreneurship Educators Edition: Fall Term SuccessRead More
Over the years, my small business has had its share of ups and downs. The economy tanked. My distributor went bankrupt. I lost valuable employees and lost a lease. In fact, the entire book publishing industry changed in the time I’ve been in it (I’m a publisher…). But 25 years later, I’m still here. What’s …
When it comes to your small business customers, are you afraid of commitment? Are you constantly seeking a new client to excite you? Is hanging out with your old customers turning you off? Many entrepreneurs build companies based around having a continual flow of new, one-time clients. Many types of businesses provide services a customer …
For more than a decade, I ran my small business from my home. I loved it. I’d boast about my “one room commute” to friends when they’d complain about being stuck in commuter traffic. My business eventually outgrew my home office, but I still work from home regularly, so over the years, I discovered a …
It’s the Fourth of July, and as you head to a holiday beach or barbecue, look around your town. Take a moment to notice—and appreciate—all the many small businesses—and large ones too—started by immigrants. As we celebrate America, we also celebrate what America has meant—and continues to mean—for immigrants from throughout the world. A few …
