Today, women business owners from Afghanistan and Rwanda arrive in Dallas, TX as part of the Peace Through Business® Program — a business training and mentorship program. The program begins with an in-country education program which provides basic business education. By the end of the eight week course, the students have developed a business plan […]
Are you thinking of starting a business with your friends? Or perhaps you want to take your current business to the next level? Some of the most influential companies in history started with good friends and a great idea. Just ask Daymond John, Entrepreneur and investor on ABC’s Shark Tank, who co-founded the iconic fashion […]
We are all thankful for the sacrifices and service our military men and women provide our country. But when their service is complete, these brave men and women often find it challenging to transition their military skills into civilian opportunities. Yet we know those who have served our country have the tenacity, commitment and skills […]
This morning I appeared on WFAA’s Daybreak show in Dallas, TX. As part of my segment I answered questions from viewers posted on the station’s Facebook page. One viewer asked where she could get money to launch her business venture. If I had a dime for every time I’ve been asked this question, I’d be […]
With many women still struggling to find a role in male-dominated boardrooms, a growing number are branching out and setting up their own companies. In the US alone, women-owned enterprises are starting up at a rate of around 550 a day, and this trend is being mirrored across the globe, with figures from the Enterprise […]