For Tricia Rivas, It’s Never Been Just About the Hair

Tricia Rivas has been a hairdresser for nearly 30 years now, but for this small business owner and mentor, non-profit founder, wife, mother and even curvy model search winner, it’s never been just about the hair. “That’s my motto because as a small business owner,...

Maximizing Collaboration and Team Building by Modernizing Your Office Space or Relocating

By Renee Ervanian, real estate professional and member of NAWBO Phoenix Collaborating with one or more employees to complete a project or develop ideas in a workplace setting, listening to team members, sharing ideas, being adaptable to others’ perspectives and...

Conquering End-of-Year Burnout: A Guide for Business Women

By Rachel Boehm, founder of BS On Burnout® and member of NAWBO Greater DC As the year draws to a close, many businesswomen find themselves facing a familiar foe: End-Of-Year Burnout. This phenomenon, characterized by physical and emotional exhaustion, reduced...

Suzanne Pease Honors NAWBO’s Rich History and Connections By Preserving Them

A lot has changed over NAWBO’s 50-year history, but one thing has remained constant: the deep connections and friendships that come with belonging and serving. Suzanne Pease discovered NAWBO in the 1980’s as an artist and owner of a graphic design firm, Ampersand...

ONE EVENING, YEARS OF LASTING IMPACTS

Deanna Novak Hosts Intimate Fundraising Dinner Benefitting the NAWBO Institute When women come together, incredible things happen. Deanna Novak (pictured in the center) had seen it happen countless times as a member and leader of NAWBO, and she couldn’t wait to see...

Women Entrepreneurs & Balance: Expanding a Business with Wellbeing in Mind

By Jill Calabrese Bain, Business Banking Executive, Bank of America The end of year and holiday season is busy for everyone, but it’s especially hectic for business owners who are balancing their personal responsibilities and plans for the coming year. For women...

Leading Through Every Landscape

The business landscape is ever-changing and often unpredictable—shaped by everything from economic, social and cultural factors to technological advancements and political complexities. But one thing remains constant: Great leaders are needed to steer organizations...

Bank of America Releases the 2024 Women & Minority Business Owner Spotlight

Last week, Bank of America unveiled its 2024 Women & Minority Business Owner Spotlight, offering new insights into the challenges, ambitions and strategic plans of U.S. business owners. This year’s survey, conducted in partnership with the Bank of America...

Skills-Based Hiring: A Strategic Approach to Combat Talent Churn in Small Businesses

By Robyn Grable, founder and CEO of Talents ASCEND and member of NAWBO Virtual In today’s competitive business landscape, talent churn—the rate at which employees leave a company—is a significant concern for small businesses. McKinsey’s research highlights the...