In a nutshell: Most entrepreneurs aren’t keen on blending business and friendship. It’s always been easier separating the money-making activities from the rest of your life. But if you’re serious about putting profit and purpose together, you’ll soon realize that business is personal and the personal will seep into business. By communicating honestly, being open to compromise, and being of service to your team and not just to your customers, business owners can successfully n

Today, companies are run by a variety of people with different backgrounds, skill sets, and even ages. CEOs are no longer white men in their 60s and 70s; they’re women and people of color in their 20s and 30s who have no business experience outside of the industry. We looked at the data to see how the C-suite has changed over the years. Who is in the boardroom? Boards are making room for new C-Suite positions that are slowly but surely disrupting everything we thought we knew

When it comes to being socially responsible, doing no harm is not enough. By providing leadership in what some are calling positive social responsibility – taking action to add value, as well as reduce harm – businesses can not only show their commitment to building a better world but also drive innovation and prosperity in the process. Here’s how corporations can become agents of positive change and usher in a new era of prosperity for all. Why positive social responsibility

In a nutshell: Purpose—not world domination—is what drives successful women founders and CEOs. We can argue that women entrepreneurs are motivated by power, influence, and money, the data says otherwise. Research shows most women go to market because they have a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of others. They’re also highly successful at generating more revenue using less capital, highlighting the cold, hard fact that mentors and investors need to start payi

Startups in any industry have their work cut out for them, but the beauty and wellness industry is notorious for dashing the dreams of many young and talented hopefuls before they’ve had a chance to find their feet. Launching a new product has always been a high-risk strategy in any business sector. Harvard Professor Clayton Christensen has stated that the failure rate for a new product is 80 to 90 per cent. Nowhere does this ring more true than in the beauty and wellness ind

Now, more than ever, the relevance of mastering online marketing and supporting female founders to grow their revenue has become even more apparent. With retail uncertainty plus the opportunities that abound in ecommerce, there’s never been a better time for women-led companies to become digital entrepreneurs. Engaging an agency however can be hit and miss and will most likely require significant capital. In addition, anyone new to generating leads and sales online is essenti