"There is a recognition that AI and the advancement of technology is important in small business," Denise Press (pictured), Visa's head of small business for North America, told FOX Business in an interview. "There was an equal weight of, 'I don't know how to get started' and not knowing how to get started and not being experts in AI and/or new technology."
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“Think about how you were spending your time six months ago,” Mahlum says. “If you’re trying to scale and you’re spending your time the exact same way, something’s wrong. You’re never going to get there.”
Ellen says, "I’m especially thankful and grateful for the wonderful clients I’m honored to serve and support. Additionally, congratulations to my colleagues who also earned recognition from Chambers this year."
On behalf of the entire Women Presidents Organization, we congratulate Ellen for this prestigious honor. We are so proud of her!
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"As I head home from Colorado Springs, I’m reflecting on all the inspiring and extraordinary women who attended the #2024EEF. The collective energy, brilliance, and strength of these women from around the globe is truly unparalleled. Here's to the continued success and global impact of women business owners!"
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More than two-thirds of the surveyed CEOs who had already implemented some form of GenAI in their organization reported having changed their broader technology strategies as a result.
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She has shared culture shocks she’s experienced living abroad, not once, but twice. Her love for Christmas markets is contagious, with posts featuring steamy drinks and indulgent dishes oozing with cheese adding to her platform’s appeal.
Is she a WPO member? Don't know. Could she be? Will check. Meanwhile, check out her story, which includes a new book that encourages readers to find their own path to an extraordinary life. Who doesn't want to achieve that?
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At this point, anyone in the path of totality without a place to stay ahead of the event should probably forget about it. Last-minute eclipse chasers will have to open their wallets wide, as prices for rooms have really lit up across Monday's trail of darkness.
The first reason is that, despite lower participation rates in entrepreneurship than men, women entrepreneurs are an important untapped source of economic growth. They create new jobs for themselves and others. And by being different they also provide society with different solutions to management, organization and business problems as well as to the exploitation of entrepreneurial opportunities.
The second reason is that the topic of women entrepreneurship has been largely neglected both in society in general and in the social sciences.
Women are faced with specific obstacles that have to be overcome in order to give them access to the same opportunities as men.
Women are better educated and more active in the labour force than ever, and are increasingly working in managerial roles. Yet despite these gains, their representation in top positions in business still lags behind that of men.
Explore this InfoStory to find out why gender balance at all levels of business is better for companies and economies as a whole.
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According to Business News Daily, the top five best places for women-owned businesses include:
But let' back up a bit. Before there was Oprah, Ariana Huffington, and Sheryl Sandberg, there was Sarah Breedlove. Sarah – better known as Madam C.J. Walker – was the first woman entrepreneur in history.
This Women’s History Month, Grasshopper took a look back at her accomplishments and other women who have shaped the business world for women today.
A renowned leader in women’s history education, the Museum brings to life the countless untold stories of women throughout history, and serves as a space for all to inspire, experience, collaborate, and amplify women’s impact—past, present, and future.
NWHM strives to fundamentally change the way women and girls see their potential and power.
Female entrepreneurs stand as beacons of progress, seamlessly blending technological innovation with impactful social change and economic growth.
They come from a myriad of backgrounds, each bringing their unique perspectives and bold ideas to the forefront. Their unwavering dedication and visionary approaches are not just shaping their respective fields but are also paving the way for the future of entrepreneurship.
In the U.S., Asian Americans are forging their own traditions for the holiday, and many people who don't have Asian heritage are also getting in on the festivities, going out for dumplings or finding reasons to celebrate Asian culture during the coldest months of the year.
Big brands are catching on, too: Johnnie Walker, Xbox, and Target are among the many that are running prominent promotions. Gardena, California-based Ruggable has been running Instagram ads with a dragon-motif rug that's a "festive blend of ancient history and modern washability."
What are you doing to leverage the strength and power of the Chinese Dragon in 2024?
Learn more here.
Meanwhile, WPO Chicago wishes you happiness, good luck and prosperity in the New Year of the Wood Dragon 2024.
"I am filled with immense pride and gratitude, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge those who have been instrumental in our journey," says Nida Khan.
Her entire acknowledgement can be found here.
At the Women Presidents Organization, especially in Chicago, we salute Nida for her exceptional leadership at ACP.
Congrats and to many more years of growth!
According to the 2024 Wells Fargo Impact of Women-Owned Business Report, in partnership with Ventureneer, CoreWoman, and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), the number of women-owned businesses between 2019 and 2023 increased at nearly double the rate of those owned by men; and from 2022 to 2023, the rate of growth increased to 4.5 times.
Access the report here.
She is not only a member of WPO but serves on the WPO Board of Directors, too. She is a rock star.
Learn more about Sandy here.
And yes, AI is one of them: Answer those persistent questions about AI – how do you handle its adoption, governance, education about it to employees.
As WPO CEO Camille Burns writes:
Susan joined WPO when we had just 35 chairs and has been instrumental in our growth to over 100 today. Her commitment and passion have been the driving forces behind our success, bringing invaluable speakers and content to enrich our community.
Her contributions to WPO are immeasurable. Susan has not just been an employee—she has been a cornerstone of our organization, a mentor to many, and a friend to all. We would not be where we are today without her vision, dedication, and unwavering support.
Hugs from all of us at WPO, especially from your Chicago fans.
What do you do? Turn the conversation to how your business is humming along or hit the pause button?
Learn the four steps to avoid drama at the dinner table during the holidays. Spoiler alert: Yes, one is hit the pause button.
Congrats Valarie. WPO and your Chicago sisters are so very proud of you. Keep up your amazing work. We notice every bit of it.
Women today are breaking through the glass ceiling. More women are entering the boardroom and joining the C-suite. But these hard-won achievements may not last without a healthy pipeline of mid-level leadership, according to a Women in Leadership report by the IBM Institute for Business Value.
Read more how this angel investor, serial entrepreneur and passionate team builder leveraged her track record of investing in hundreds of startups to become a business owner herself.
As all WPO members know, starting a new business has rarely been an easy endeavor. But throughout much of American history, female entrepreneurs faced especially daunting obstacles. They couldn’t open bank accounts in their own names, obtain a loan—or even vote.
Still, some tapped family connections, sussed out unique business opportunities and beat the considerable odds. The businesses these women launched—some of which survived for a century or longer—turned their founders into role models for more contemporary American moguls like Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart.
Read on to discover the seven (7) trailblazing American women entrepreneurs.
What's happening: Legislators, regulators and ethicists are going all in on requiring labeling for AI-created work — but as AI use becomes more of a human-machine collaboration, labeling will lose its coherence and meaning.
Discover what's driving this news.
As a way of doing business, it is effective, enduring, and lucrative, and evidence of its success can be seen far and wide. Take a drive just about anywhere, and myriad franchises that are household names dot the landscape.
Are you running a franchise business? Discover what the future of franchising has in mind for you.
Should you hire lazy people to do hard jobs? Sounds counter-intuitive, right?
Shift your focus and learn more.
Small business owners especially might skimp on office products and services to save money—but what if those purchases themselves end up saving you money? And then there are those nice-to-haves that might give you a mood boost on a dreary work day.
Here’s what products and services to look into at your next budget meeting to give your space and processes a pick-me-up.
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Full bio on Ng:
Andrew Ng is Founder of DeepLearning.AI, General Partner at AI Fund, Chairman and Co-Founder of Coursera, and an Adjunct Professor at Stanford University. As a pioneer both in machine learning and online education, Dr. Ng has changed countless lives through his work in AI, authoring or co-authoring over 100 research papers in machine learning, robotics, and related fields. Previously, he was chief scientist at Baidu, the founding lead of the Google Brain team, and the co-founder of Coursera – the world's largest MOOC platform. Dr. Ng now focuses his time primarily on his entrepreneurial ventures, looking for the best ways to accelerate responsible AI practices in the larger global economy.
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