BY: Amanda Ditchik

Often times many mothers wonder how life would be when they have babies. It has been discovered that most 21^st century moms want to earn extra income even after childbirth but don’t know where to begin. Today’s mothers are just as passionate about their careers as they are about their kids. The reasons why moms need or want to work can vary, here are just a few:

By: Zoe Bolechala

I had the idea for my business, before the birth of my first son. I wanted curtains and soft furnishings for his nursery that were quirky, vibrant and reflected my own taste. So I found some fabric I loved and made my own. Life and motherhood took over but, following the birth of my second son, I came back to the idea, having gained an appreciation of how important black-out curtains and blinds really are.

If you want to get ahead in an up-and-coming region, then you need to understand how business is done in the Middle East.

By: Heather Deason Zynczak

For almost 20 years, I’ve worked in technology — predominantly a male-dominated profession. My first job out of college entailed sitting in a tiny conference room with five dudes, coding for 80 hours a week. My career continued and I worked my way up to up to being the only female executive on the management team. Here are a few lessons I’ve learned along the way.

By: Rebekah Iliff

Entrepreneurship is a hot topic these days. Countless articles and books have been written about it, entire university curricula have been built upon its precepts and success stories touting billionaires who went from “zero to hero” infiltrate our newsfeeds and status updates.

By: Barbara Swenson

Goals help you map out events so that you can achieve what you want in life and business. They can also give you focus, which increases your chances for success. When you achieve one of your business goals, it empowers you, giving you the momentum to become more successful. Momentum is a key element for women achieving their business goals. It keeps you moving toward your objective.

By: Cher Zevala

Whether you want to start your first business or need to grow your current venture, applying for a loan the first time around can certainly be a daunting process, particularly when women are unfortunately often still looked down upon in the area of finance.