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WODA Nominees: Nominate Women-Owned Business Trailblazers
It’s that time of year again when people submit their choices for WODA nominees. We’re encouraging people to get their nominations for the 2023 Women of Distinction Awards in before August 4. It only takes a couple minutes of your time to change a woman business...
National Women’s Health Month: Health in Business
National Women’s Health Month: Health in Business May is National Women's Health Month in the US. The designation was created to raise awareness, educate the public about women’s health issues, and encourage women to prioritize their well-being all year long. It also...
Collaboration vs Competition: Driving Team Success and High Performance
Entrepreneurs work in a highly competitive environment where they’re constantly challenged to innovate to stay ahead of the game. So, it might seem strange to hear that collaboration is one of the key ways a business achieves success. Encouraging team members to...
How Corporate Partners Can Best Support Women Entrepreneurs
The World Economic Forum is an international organization that works with business and other societal leaders to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. It focuses much of its efforts on supporting entrepreneurship and believes that progress happens when people...
How to Find and Build Your Supportive Tribe in Business
What do you think about when you hear the word “entrepreneur?” If you’re like many people, it brings to mind terms like independent, autonomous, and outsider. Yet, as beneficial as those traits can be in launching a business, every successful entrepreneur knows they...
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...