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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. For many women entrepreneurs, success seems to come at a higher price — with more time, effort and sacrifices than men might have to make. If you feel that way, you're not alone. In fact, the majority of women small business owners say they have to work harder for the same level of success as their male counterparts, according to the latest report on small business owners from Bank of America. While the climb might be steeper, that hasn't deterred millions of women from starting a business. Women have been driving record levels of small business creation since the pandemic began in 2020, and according to Fairygodboss , women are now starting 1,200 businesses per day. There's plenty we can learn from those who've been down the road before. Acknowledging that everyone's path is different, here are three strategies to help women business owners overcome common hurdles: Related: 8 Qu...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As I entered my 20s at the beginning of 2021, I decided to move out of my parents' house. I wanted to start fresh socially and move somewhere far away from home. Fast-forward six months, and I've successfully moved from Atlanta, Georgia to Provo, Utah. When I arrived in Provo, I had no friends. Even though there are two significant universities down the street, I realized that I had to put myself out there and meet new people. To do this, I set a goal to meet two new people a day. Not only did this allow me to make new friends, but I naturally crossed paths with people I was compatible with. Some of these people, I asked out on dates. Keep in mind, while I was growing up, I never went on any dates — so I had no dating experience. But after meeting two new people a day, not only did I start going on dates, but as a byproduct, I ended up improving my sales skills by accident. Here are three imp...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. I know what it feels like to be stuck in a career and not have any room for growth or a fair evaluation of your efforts within the company. Although I had what many people would perceive as a successful career in public relations, I felt a prolonged progression in my promotions, a lack of opportunities to grow in other areas of the field and not a great work/life balance. I started to lose a sense of determination in my work. My personal story began when Covid-19 first hit; like many people, I lost my job, which left me in a whirlwind of confusion and heartbreak. Related: A Successful Career Path Doesn't Have to Be Linear How I got unstuck I had a moment to sink in the fear of job security but then realized I was luckier than most. I was already working on my side hustle with freelancing which was making more than I was making at my full-time position, and I was able to keep that up while I tried...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Everyone has dreams of being a CEO, so what is the difference between a mid-level employee and a CEO? Chances are, it is the traits that they possess. Whether you believe leaders are born or leaders rise to the occasion, several vital attributes repeatedly enable employees to rise to the top. Most people would like the number one trait to be experience and education because these two factors are within their control. It is satisfying to believe that if you work hard as much as necessary and continue to improve your skills, you will rise to the top — but that is not always how it works. Some of the most prominent tech CEOs of the 21st century are college dropouts, including Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs. This is not to say that education and experience are unimportant, but it demonstrates that while these tools can help you land a job, they do not necessarily help you conquer the tech wor...

Working from home may be your preferred option, but is it the right move for your career? A 30-second commute to the couch or the dining table may sound great, but the price for this privilege could be an uphill battle in your professional journey. The pandemic showed us that remote work is not only possible, but also comes with advantages. Now many organizations are offering remote work as an alternative. But if you do opt to work from home, even just some of the time, you likely have co-workers who are at the office more than you. As a result, they may have career advantages you are missing out on. Here are six drawbacks to working from home you should consider. Your network will shrink While we were all at home, new employees came on board, people changed jobs and others retired. Not just within your organization, but also in your industry and in your marketplace. You may have talked to them online, but face-to-face and in-person is how the best connections are made. The newcomers...

Hybrid workplaces are now ubiquitous as a byproduct of the pandemic. KAITI SULLIVAN/The New York Times News Service Mary Ann Yule is the chief executive and president of HP Canada. When I was raising my two boys and trying to advance my career in tech, I often faced seemingly impossible choices. Trying to juggle drop-offs, school events, sports and other family activities with travel, meetings and work at the office – it seemed like I could never do enough. That level of pressure can take a heavy toll. I have seen women pass up projects and promotions and even leave promising careers because of the balancing act required. Today, though, hybrid workplaces are ubiquitous as a byproduct of the pandemic. More professional women have an opportunity to re-enter the workplace on their terms, while improving the balance between their work and home lives. As we continue to edge toward a new normal, some particularly loud voices in the tech industry have begun to call for a return to the offic...

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you'll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. Nobody's career path is the same. Wanting to change to a new field is more common than you think, and it's possible regardless of your current role or what you studied. Diverse backgrounds in certain fields can lead to innovations and process improvements. Shutterstock While starting something new can be nerve-wracking, making the jump could be one of the best decisions you've ever made. No matter your background, your experience offers valuable contributions. Depending on how aligned your current field is with your next step, you may need to start over in an entry-level role to gain more experience. Searching online job boards like ZipRecruiter and ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. No one wants to work forever, but that doesn't mean retirement is easy for everyone. In fact, according to one recent survey, it scares 40% of Americans more than death. Of course, lack of income and insurance topped their lists of why , but also among the main responses were a desire to stay mentally and physically active and to maintain valued networks of colleagues and friends. However, people who fear retirement because they imagine facing their days without professional fulfillment should know that enriching experiences still await them — often because of retirement, not despite it. No one has to retire to an empty void of solitude unless that is the kind of retirement they desire. Instead, retirement can and should be whatever you need so that you can continue to grow and thrive, even if that means working. Related: 6 Reasons to Pursue Entrepreneurship in Retirement Retirement lite "R...

When new novelist Chelsea Banning showed up at Pretty Good Books in Ashtabula, Ohio, last Saturday for her first-ever book signing, she was pretty excited. But when only two people showed up, she left "pretty bummed" Banning tweeted: "Only 2 people came to my author signing yesterday, so I was pretty bummed about it. Especially as 37 people responded "going" to the event. Kind of upset, honestly, and a little embarrassed." Only 2 people came to my author signing yesterday, so I was pretty bummed about it. Especially as 37 people responded "going" to the event. Kind of upset, honestly, and a little embarrassed. — Chelsea Banning Author (@chelseabwrites) December 4, 2022 Banning is the author of a fantasy novel called Of Crowns and Legends , which follows King Arthur's children during a war. A professional librarian by day, she worked on the story for 15 years before self-publishing. But fear not — her story has a happy ending. ...

It wasn’t until the 1970s that a narrative started to build around finding interest and fulfilment as a centrepiece of career decision-making. Cecilie_Arcurs/iStockPhoto / Getty Images Career advice books published in the 1950s and 1960s typically advised workers to find a stable, well-paying career and gradually learn to enjoy the work itself. The prevailing wisdom at the time suggested that fulfilment would come from mastering a craft, but made little mention of aligning career ambitions with personal interests. It wasn’t until the 1970s that a narrative started to build around finding interest and fulfilment as a centrepiece of career decision-making, says Erin Cech, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Michigan. “Having work that is interesting and meaningful is of central importance to workers at least since the early 1980s,” says Dr. Cech, author of The Trouble With Passion: How Searching for Fulfillment at Work Fosters Inequality . Around that time, employm...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. How do we solve problems with multiple dimensions, and what is the easiest way to come up with the best possible solutions effectively and efficiently? Whether in our business or personal life, we are constantly forced to solve problems in order to grow, but we cannot factor every dimension of the problem into our solution. And so, we need to apply a methodology that leads to the best possible solution within a well-defined framework. For instance, say we want to change all the light fixtures in our home. The first step is deciding what type of lights fit our budget and can accommodate our children's light sensitivity issues if these are our primary objectives. For some families, the budget may not be a major concern, and the light sensitivity issues may be for elders rather than children. We cannot search every shop in the world for the perfect light or ignore our priorities. For each small or l...

Andrea Ippolito is the founder and CEO of SimpliFed . She sat down with Jessica Abo to discuss how she's making virtual breastfeeding and baby feeding support fully covered by health plans from pregnancy to weaning. Jessica Abo: Andrea, tell us about SimpliFed and who it helps. SimpliFed is a virtual baby feeding and breastfeeding support service, fully covered by health plans and at no cost to you. We have a national network of providers, they're lactation consultants that work with you no matter how you feed your baby — whether that's breastfeeding, formula feeding, or pumping. We start working with new parents during pregnancy and then after the baby's born we continue to help support them with latching, positioning, dealing with any pain, pumping and transitioning back to work. We work with health plans to ensure every new parent has access to support and we also work collaboratively with the healthcare system as well. What inspired you to laun...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. With the holiday season upon us and the end of another year quickly approaching, it can cause frenetic feelings about wrapping up final projects. On the other hand, it may offer a chance to reflect on how far we've come since January. Most of us fall somewhere in between, and it can be easy to lose focus as December 31 approaches. However, this holiday season, carve out time to tackle a few to-dos that will set you up nicely for the year ahead, give you space to think about what you've already achieved and prepare you for 2023. Related: 5 Things Entrepreneurs Should Focus on During the Holidays 1. Write three goals you want to accomplish Whether you have ongoing monthly or quarterly goals, it's wise to set three larger goals you want to accomplish in the new year. Consider if you want to switch direction come January or build upon what you've already created. Start big. Then, create a...

Eileen Dooley is a talent and leadership development specialist, and a leadership coach, based in Calgary. If you’ve been working long enough, you’ve likely encountered a “gatekeeper” leadership persona. The one who doesn’t let anyone in their organization do anything without cumbersome and often painfully slow personal approvals from them. The signs are easy to spot. The leader requires all significant communications with client groups and stakeholders to go through them, or immediately be reported to them with regular status updates or rounds of forwarded e-mails. Individual team members develop a protective attitude of “I’d better ask if this is okay to do” based on past interactions that have landed them in trouble for acting independently. Clients have learned that the group with such leadership is often slow to respond and often seeks to work around the leader in question when floating new assignments. Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common issue for new or insecure leaders, ...

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Job interviews are not exactly everyone's idea of a good time. They can bring about stress, anxiety and a bit of nerves. However, stress often comes from a sense of being unprepared. So what if you discovered that being as prepared as possible could reduce your stress on the big day? Whether you're a brand new job seeker or a seasoned professional, this article will walk you through the interview process, help you show potential employers why you want to work for their company and how to ace their questions every time. One of the toughest questions you'll get is also probably the most obvious. Why do you want this job? Why are you interested? However straightforward the question seems, it can be surprisingly challenging to come up with a good answer. Should you focus on your career path and aspects of the company's mission and business practices that resonate with your goals, such as eco-friendly products or community service initiatives? Or should you ta...