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Strategies for Supporting and Succeeding in Women-Owned Businesses

It has been reported that the number of businesses owned by women has increased at nearly double the rate of those owned by men. According to the National Women's Business Council's (NWBC) 2023 Annual Report, women-owned firms are responsible for creating approximately half of all new businesses for the third consecutive year. As of 2023, the most recent statistics indicate that women own and operate 1.4 million enterprises with employees. As we celebrate Women's History Month and prepare for International Women's Day, it's essential to continue supporting women-owned small businesses.

Complexities of Loan Approval for an Improved Financial Future

Further analysis by the Federal Reserve exposes a disparity: women seeking financial assistance are disproportionately less likely to have their loan requests approved compared to their male counterparts. The data is revealing - financial institutions reject 22% of business loan applications overall. However, when examining the gender breakdown, a troubling trend emerges. Female entrepreneurs bear the brunt of this rejection, facing an average refusal rate of 32%, while male entrepreneurs experience a notably lower rate of 19%.

Breaking Barriers and Building Empires with Women Entrepreneurs in 2024

Women entrepreneurs continue to make significant progress in various industries. They have launched innovative startups, scaled successful businesses, and contributed significantly to economic growth. According to Luisa Zhou, women-owned businesses have grown by 114% in the last two decades. To sustain and accelerate this momentum even further, there are some potential strategies and advice that could help.

Podcast: What Fuels You? Motivation and “Doing the Impossible”

Elaine Szeto, the EVP/Chief Innovation Officer & Founder at Integro Bank, joins the Arizona Escrow & Financial host with their podcast "Practical and Positive Leadership: Behind the Mic" to talk about how you can build a positive team based on the book Doing the Impossible by Patrick Bet-David. Elaine Szeto has spent the last 24 months quickly building the team from the ground up at Integro Bank.

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Taking on Challenges and Shaping the Future

In the last two decades, the number of women entrepreneurs has increased by an impressive 114%. Recent data from 2020 indicates that 47% of women started a business, compared to 44% of men. As of 2023, there are now over 9.4 million women-owned and women CEOs businesses in the United States. This growth is a positive reflection of the increasing visibility of women CEOs and entrepreneurs in various regions.

Integro Bank Announces Women Entrepreneur & Leaders Fireside Chat CEO Club Event

Join Integro Bank this July 26th for the Women Entrepreneur & Leaders Fireside Chat CEO Club Event. It will be an opportunity for all business owners to come together with other like-minded individuals, allowing you to connect with other women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals.

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