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How to Develop a Successful Woman-Owned Business Plan
You might have heard that the first step in starting a business is to develop a business plan, which is excellent advice and essential to planning, researching, setting goals, and gathering your thoughts before diving in. There are countless ways and opportunities for...
2022 Women of Distinction Award WODA
When NAWBO was founded in 1975, its mission was to become the voice of women business owners, helping them connect with people, resources, and information that could help them achieve their entrepreneurial goals. Its annual WODA awards event celebrates women business...
National Women’s Owned Business Month with Lexicon Bank
October is National Women's Owned Business Month, a time when female entrepreneurs are recognized for their achievements and the positive impact they have on jobs and the economy. One of the greatest advantages of joining a group like NAWBO Southern Nevada is...
Women in Business: The Backbone of America
Women and small businesses are often called the “backbone of America’s economy.” Women entrepreneurs possess an enterprising spirit that’s driving the creation of millions of jobs, starting nearly 50% of the new businesses in the US in 2021—up from 28% just three...
How to Grow Your Woman-Owned Business in 2022
Women-owned businesses spanning a range of industries are growing at an unprecedented rate. In 2020, the 50 fastest growing companies generated a combined $4.1 billion in revenue and together employed more than 24,000 people. But while the number of women-owned...
6 Tips to Start a Small Business as a Woman Entrepreneur
All entrepreneurs face challenges when launching a new company. However, women who want to start a small business may often encounter obstacles most other entrepreneurs do not, including limited funding, gender inequality, and an inadequate support system....
NAWBO Southern Nevada: Las Vegas Community Relations Outreach
Yuan-Fen Lai serves as the Chair of Community Relations for the NAWO Southern Nevada chapter. Yuan-Fen is an accomplished Financial Services Professional at New York Life. She has over 35 years of experience in Insurance and Financial Services industries. She is a...
The Top 3 Women Business Owner Statistics You Need to Know
Women business owner statistics show the number of women-led companies continues to increase year after year! In fact, women business owners positively influence the country’s economy, create jobs, and control more than $20 trillion in annual spending. In this post,...
NAWBO Advocacy: Building a Sustainable Future for Woman-Owned Businesses
Adopting sustainable business practices places value on women, people and the way the world works, inspiring tomorrow’s leaders. NAWBO’s advocacy initiatives help woman-owned businesses build better, connected & sustainable futures for their businesses and...