Women in Business


How I Did It: Restaurateur Barbara Lynch

Fake it till you make it, then make it big.

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Entrepreneur of the Year: What Alison Schuback Wants

Her life was changed forever by a speeding car. From now on -- with her independence growing, her family close, and her business moving forward -- the changes will be of her own choosing.

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How I Did It: Margot Fraser

Margot Fraser, the founder of Birkenstock, USA, recalls 40 years of peace, love, and clunky sandals

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The Way I Work: Essie Weingarten, Essie Cosmetics

"God gave me an innate ability to pick colors."

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Recent Women in Business Articles

A Non-Profit Trains Disadvantaged Entrepreneurs

Growing up in Ethiopia, Alfa Demmellash had no idea she would one day start a non-profit that trains entrepreneurs in low-income areas.  Read story

Global Entrepreneurship Week Kicks Off

Thom Ruhe from the Kauffman Foundation talks about Global Entrepreneurship Week, which will be marked by more than 25,000 events worldwide.  Read story

SBA Offers Training to Female Entrepreneurs

The online training course is part of a government-wide initiative to help women-owned businesses win federal contracts.  Read story

Bobbi Brown on Work-Life Balance at a Start-up

Just because you're busy doesn't mean you can afford to ignore your physical and emotional well-being.  Read story

30 Under 30 2009 - ModCloth Profile - Susan Gregg Koger, Eric Koger

Susan Gregg Koger and Eric Koger took a love of vintage clothing and some tech know-how and built a popular online retail site. The husband-wife team is expe...  Read story

30 Under 30 2009 - M3 Girl Designs - Maddie Bradshaw

Thirteen-year-old Maddie Bradshaw was looking to decorate her middle-school locker, so she took an old bottle cap, sketched a portrait of Albert Einstein ins...  Read story

30 under 30 2009 - Barley & Birch - Kyle Smitley

Kyle Smitley started an organic children's clothing line that has become popular with celebrity moms like Sheryl Crow and Jessica Alba. And in the spirit of ...  Read story

30 Under 30 2009 - DANNIJO - Danielle and Jodie Snyder

As kids, Danielle and Jodie Snyder used their father's old medical tool kit to create necklaces, bracelets, and other accessories. Today, their jewelry can b...  Read story

30 Under 30 2009 - Foodzie Profile - Emily Olson, Rob LaFave, Nik Bauman

Emily Olson, Rob LaFave, and Nik Bauman created a virtual farmers market, which connects small artisanal food producers with hungry customers across the coun...  Read story

A Flickr Founder's New Website

Flickr co-founder Caterina Fake has launched a new site that helps users make decisions. Now, experts weigh in with the best ways to sell it  Read story

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