Starting Your Own Business? Plow Ahead With Strong Support

When  Jennifer Windsor, the CEO of Women for Women International, a nonprofit that works directly with women who are isolated and displaced in post-war regions of the world, was asked what advice she has for women launching their own businesses, she said it’s important to plow ahead — with the right type and amount of support:

Go for it! Surround yourself with people who will support you and encourage you to keep going. Be prepared to work harder than you ever thought possible but always remember what inspired you in the first place.

And when you get the to the one-million dollar mark in revenues with your business (if it is service-based), the Women Presidents' Organization is just the support you will need so you will never feel alone with your challenges and can grow at a fast clip.

Read more:  Advice for Women Business Owners