When Roya Mahboob found out she was on Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world she thought it was a mistake.
Nada Kiblawi was born in a refugee camp, lived through regional wars and finally found safe haven and economic independence as an entrepreneur in the U.S.
Going into business with the person that you married may seem like a great idea but it doesn't always end up in happily ever after. Some recent high profile divorces and business splits may make you think twice before you tie the co-working knot.
The woman behind the $40 million Sarabeth's empire is taking on new challenges weeks ahead of her 70th Birthday, at a time when many of her contemporaries are kicking back.
Thirteen percent of all women-owned firms are held by women born outside the U.S. This "quiet revolution" translates into income, jobs and tax revenues.
One of the major challenges facing small business owners is growing their companies -- which are often self-funded -- while keeping costs down.
When Laura Zander started her yarn shop in a small town in California she was hoping to make $30,000 a year. "That would be great," she told The Story...
As Hillary Clinton packs up her office and contemplates her next move, one thing is clear: as secretary of state she changed the narrative on women by championing their social, political and economic rights over the world.
When Jordanian entrepreneur Nermin Fawzi Saad was looking for a handful of female engineers to join her new company, she put an ad in the newspaper, hoping to find a few interested candidates. She received more than 700 resumes.
A woman is raped in Delhi, the country's capital city, every 18 hours, according to official figures, and women across India say they are often subjected to sexual intimidation and violence.
Problems can be opportunities -- if you look for them that is. For small business owners, there's been plenty of soul searching as a result of the great recession.
I talked to a number of women and all agreed that if women had half the power, things would be quite a bit different.
We sympathize with everyone who has suffered as a result of the storm. Below are a some resources and organizations that may be able to offer you help.
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy will affect businesses for weeks, if not months. And for small businesses, the backbone of New York City's economy, a blow from a disaster like Sandy can have a huge impact.
It seems sexist and contrary to what many would like to believe, but women in business can get what they want with a bit of flirting, according to a new study.
The tough part about this is pretty simple stuff. If the media isn't reporting a problem, it's much less likely to get solved.
American women athletes beat the sweaty gym socks off of their male counterparts at the 2012 London Summer Olympics, bringing home more gold and total...
Several African-American women entrepreneurs have expressed their appreciation for Sylvia Woods following news that the "Queen of Soul Food" had died on Thursday at the age of 86 in New York.
We have received well over a hundred submissions from women sharing their stories about starting a business. One of the questions we ask is what motiv...
A multitude of sex discrimination allegations have kept Walmart in the news in recent years. That's why a recent headline in The Atlantic caught me off-guard.
Today, when you meet a person -- an old friend you haven't seen for years, or someone new -- don't just pass them by. Take a moment to find out why they're placed in your way and what they can bring to your life.
I think my generation is ready for the fight to have it all. As ambitious as we are, our naiveté and idealism is perfect fuel to pioneer a progressive working lifestyle that can work for both genders.
This past weekend, China sent its first woman into space.
Starting a business explicitly to raise children sounds like one too many projects, but a growing number of women make it work.
These entrepreneurs are paving the way for the next generation and are role models for an emerging movement inspiring young people to start their own businesses.
