Whether you are running a business or looking to start one, you will be inspired by these 10 women entrepreneur blogs.
1. She Owns It
The can-do attitude of this women-in-business-focused blog will inspire you to grow as an entrepreneur. Their manifesto is “celebrating, supporting, and connecting women entrepreneurs.”
Topics range from advice for reaching goals, how-to guides from top business leaders, to tech innovations that could be affecting your business. She Owns It isn’t just for female business owners, either. They also appeal to aspiring women who haven’t taken the leap into entrepreneurship yet.
2. Women Entrepreneurs
If you’re already a fan of Entrepreneur.com, you may already be reading their section devoted to female bosses. This vertical covers everything from inspirational anecdotes and informational “how to” features, to exclusive video interviews with leaders in the business world like Bobbi Brown and Sherry Lansing.
3. Leaders in Heels
From founder Kasia Gospos, “Leaders in Heels has been created to nurture, inspire and empower female leaders and entrepreneurs.”
This blog features interviews with successful women entrepreneurs in all industries around the world. You will also find career lessons such as increasing self-confidence and breaking free of mediocrity. There’s even an After Hours lifestyle section devoted to covering topics such as personal finance, parenting, and relationships.
4. Women 2.0
If you own a business related to technology, this is one you won’t want to miss. Women 2.0 covers a range of topics including investing, fundraising, startups, technology, and politics. As a bonus, the site recently launched Lane, a platform to connect female tech talent with recruiters and jobs at top firms including Blackrock, Twitter, Craigslist and others.
5. Work at Home Woman
Developed by mom and business woman Holly Reisem Hanna, this blog is about empowering women to lead successful careers without leaving the house. Whether you are looking to launch a home-based business, or find a remote side hustle to do for extra cash, this blog is filled with actionable advice, and lists of resources – like places to sell things online, or businesses you can start from home for less than $60.
6. Classy Career Girl
Devoted to helping women lead fulfilling careers, here you will find advice on everything from business card etiquette to being productive while you commute. For time-strapped businesswomen, this is the one-stop shop of women entrepreneur blogs. Plus, if you need some inspiration, they also offer online boot camps in topics like time management, side hustles, and networking your way to a new job.
7. Female Entrepreneur Association
From weekly 10-minute videos and podcast interviews with girl bosses, to actionable guides like how to grow your Instagram following, the Female Entrepreneur Association is a must-read site for women business owners. Get inspired by the How She Did It series, which documents the business success stories of hundreds of women of all ages and parts of the world.
Enrollment to their online community, known as the Member’s Club, is currently closed but you can put your name down on a waitlist.
8. Women Who Startup
This platform seeks to bring “collaboration and rapid-learning to female entrepreneurs and innovators who are committed to building successful companies.” Their blog is updated monthly with podcast interviews of female business leaders from “Build Your Dream Network” author Kelly Hoey, to Startwise CEO, Grace Leung Shing.
9. Women@Forbes
If there is any publication nearly synonymous with business in America, it is Forbes magazine, and its online counterpart, Forbes.com. The Women@Forbes section is intended to showcase female business leaders “who are starting up, starting over, and sharing their success.” Be sure to check out their Self-Made Women section, and peek into the routines of powerful women from their Day in The Life series.
10. The League of Her Own
This blog focuses on the interests of female entrepreneurs, and covers everything from running a business while pregnant to attracting customers through Instagram. In addition to their blog posts, they also have business-focused videos, and a membership program that includes access to additional content and resources.
Conclusion
Blogs written for and by women in business are a great way to learn from other female entrepreneurs. Whether you are looking for inspiration, advice, or a community of leaders to bond with, these blogs are a great place to get started.
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