To excel in a level playing field is commendable but to make a place for oneself in an unequal world, against all odds, is truly inspirational. This is the reason why the rise of the woman entrepreneur in the last few decades is a welcome sign.
There are various surveys and studies that indicate that women entrepreneurship is on the rise the world over.
The State of Women-Owned Businesses survey, conducted jointly by NAWBO (National Association of Women Owned Business) and Web.com, found that 85 percent of women entrepreneurs surveyed believe that more women will venture to start their own businesses in 2012 than in 2013.
Over 500 NAWBO members participated in the survey, and on average, they have been in business for over six years. Stats on women entrepreneurs according to Meghan Casserly in Forbes on this topic: “In 2007 there were 7.8 million women-owned businesses in the United States, generating $1.2 trillion in revenues, up from 5.4 million in 1997.”
These are all signs that women are fearlessly taking the initiative to implement a creative idea and are no longer afraid of taking risks. Women entrepreneurship is definitely an emerging trend.
To this effect Crown Heights Young Entrepreneurs has announced that it will be hosting a special entrepreneurship series focused on the unique need of the Jewish women entrepreneur in Crown Heights.
The series titled “4 Steps to business success” will offer business guidance, practical ideas and networking and is ideal for the female business owner, career-minded woman, or the woman looking to enter the world of business.
Session 1 Start it up!
Hear 4 women talk about what it takes to open a business.
Hear from a panel of young businesswomen what it is like to conceive, open and run a business.
Panelists:
Rivka Riven owner Medshop
Zlata Gitlin Owner Zlatas Wigs
Goldie Reichman Owner Street Lite Co
Moderated by Sarede Switzer of CH Fitness
Session 2: Ready, Set, Launch!
Create your mission statement and stay true to it.
In this session you will learn how to crystalize your businesses (idea) mission statement along with strategies to stay true to it
Taught by Chaya Abelsky, executive business coach, Infiniti Coaching
Session 3: Be seen!
Learn strategies to market and promote your business.
Learn how to complete a marketing plan along with strategies To create a strong brand and market your business effectively
Taught by Aaron Fehler, Professional Marketer, Evokia Solutions
Session 4 : Get Ahead!
Strategies for getting ahead in your business and workplace.
A panel discussion with
Mrs Julie Gniwisch, President Delmar jewelers
Mrs Devorah Halberstam
Mrs Devoree Axelrod , GM AJ Madison
Moderated by Mrs Chaya Abelsky
For more details logon to CHYE.info
To #8:
You have a point:-)
#5 you might have a point, but based on your point that there are more and more women in business and many more Frum women in business, then Based on that point, men also need to learn “tznius sensitivities” around women.
You are exactly right!
Lubavitcher Women have the same exact right as Lubavitcher Men do to run a business. If they’re keeping Halacha (which the Men also have to keep) ,then what’s the problem? Yes, there needs to be certain borders and boundaries when it comes to keeping Halacha, but if that’s taken care of, then why not?
What is wrong with u ppl! If a women wants to open a busines. Then whats wrong?? Stop saying, ” what’s with all the tznius rules” woman can still go into business and keep halacha. men also have tznius rules to follow.. always picking on the women! U want to hide and block women from fulfilling their dreams?
The article mentions that it’s still mostly a men’s (business) world. Many business deals are discussed over a drink etc. There is also the issue of negia and shaking hands. Yichud in one on one meetings etc.
There are certain tznius sensitivities that would apply more to women (the minority) operating in a men’s (the majority) world
Is that really the most important issue. Do you worry about men. Would you ask that a male business start up forum focus on it?
Is there any discussion abouit maintaining proper Tznius decorum while navigating the business world??? And I’m not referring to dress code.
This is a steady trend over the past few decades. Are we ready to drop the “unequal world” talk? Women are just as welcome in the business world as men are and pretending otherwise is being dishonest.
Hatzlacha to all of them.
all the stories of men learning a whole day, and their wives running a business? In the olden days – the old fashioned way