The big call to action from Lindsey? "Remember – it is very rewarding as a mentor. And do not keep WPO to yourself. Spread the word to those qualified women who can be stronger with the support of fellow business owners through a proven peer group."
Read the entire article here.
While getting a mentor may seem like common sense, there's a gap between knowing a best practice and putting that knowledge to use.
Forbes indicates that 76 percent of people think mentoring is important, but only 37 percent currently have a mentor. Having a mentor increases the chances of success and helps avoid the costly mistakes of entrepreneurship [and business ownership.]
Learn the common, costly mistakes a mentor can help your business avoid or mitigate, where to find mentors, how to be a good mentee, and where to turn for additional resources.
But how? As the article says, no two women are alike—they all have their own stories, but these are some of the common traits found among successful women who started their own businesses.
The agency partnered with the White House, the U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury to develop the new tool.
When you get to a million dollars in annual revenue, pay a visit to the Women Presidents' Organization. And when you need help going global, try out Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®. All these great organizations are here to serve your growth needs.
Learn more about Ascent.
Join a women’s entrepreneur organization [like the Women Presidents' Organization]. Hundreds of networking organizations support women in business and female entrepreneurs. Many are funded exclusively by membership dues, and joining them supports their mission.
Across its consumer footprint, PNC supports approximately 45 WPO chapters and has been instrumental in founding several chapters in communities where women presidents lacked a peer network.
Read more about PNC, WPO, and the in-depth conversation Beth Marcello (left), director of women’s business development at PNC had with WPO Executive Board member and Xtreme Solutions, Inc. president, CEO and founder Phyllis Newhouse (right).
The Women Presidents' Organization is a non-profit membership organization for women presidents, CEOs, and managing directors of privately held, multimillion-dollar companies.To request a guest visit to an upcoming virtual meeting, email me, Laurel Delaney, and we'll coordinate a best date and time for you. Keep in mind that we meet monthly virtually but in the future, when it is safe, we will be back meeting in person.
"I really enjoyed the Women Presidents’ Organization Chicago Summit last fall at Radio Flyer’s home office on Chicago’s west side. The program was focused on building a great company culture. All of the women in attendance were there with the same purpose—to learn from each other and gain ideas to foster employee happiness for better company performance. And, I must admit, it was pretty cool to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of one of childhood’s most beloved icons—the Little Red Wagon."
She joined a 15-member group that, under strict confidentiality, kicks around each other’s most difficult business decisions. They’re questions such as: “What should I do with a key employee who needs to be let go but who knows a lot and will be difficult to replace?” And: “Should I buy out my partner?” And: “Is it time to expand and open new locations?”Read more about her experience here.
This year’s honorees included: Phyllis Campbell, Meredith Everist, Naomi Gonzalez, Tanya Jimale, Trish Millines-Dziko,Trena Payton, Mary Pugh, Angela Shen, Sheryl Willert, Claudia Mitchell, and Jessie Woolley-Wilson.“We are very proud to continue our ongoing partnership with 100 Black Men to acknowledge a distinguished group of influential women business leaders,” said Dr. Marsha Firestone, President and Founder of the Women Presidents’ Organization.
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