Women In Business

Women business owners mentor teens

Capital Solutions Bancorp — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Today's economy is very different from what business owners grew to know just one year ago. It's become increasingly difficult to obtain financing for a new business or to help fund growth plans.

Many experts tout the importance of having a solid business plan and strategic goals set for a small business to help ensure long-term success. Women-owned businesses in many areas of the country are managing through the economic storm and being recognized for their achievements.

Women-owned businesses continue to prosper

Capital Solutions Bancorp — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

While the ongoing recession is wreaking havoc on the cash flow cycle of many small businesses, some women-owned businesses are seeing success and giving back to worthy causes.

Wells Fargo, a financial services company, and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) together have recognized a number of small businesses with women at the helm for their achievements.

National Small Business Week wraps up with awards

Capital Solutions Bancorp — Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The week dedicated to celebrating small businesses - often touted as the 'backbone of the economy' - wrapped up with festivities and awards in the nation's capital from May 17-19.

An SBA-sponsored event doled out a number of honors recognizing the significant achievements of small businesses located around the country.

Many of the companies recognized were minority-owned businesses.

Jeanna Sellmeyer, an Oklahoma native of Venezuelan descent, achieved the National Small Business Person of the Year Award for her Oklahoma City-based ASSET Group, Inc.

Women business owners debate healthcare

Capital Solutions Bancorp — Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The credit crunch has brought to light the difficulties small business owners are having accessing new lines of credit and business loans, but given ongoing cash flow difficulties it also shines the spotlight on another important topic.

Women in business receive accolades

Capital Solutions Bancorp — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

During this tough economy, women in business have proven to be resilient and ready to take the reins of floundering companies.

They have long been shattering corporate glass ceilings and throughout the recession have emerged as key players in helping companies weather the financial storm.