Starting a business can be an exciting, yet challenging, journey. People start businesses for different reasons - to solve challenges, to challenge themselves, or to build financial freedom.

The number of new women-owned businesses is growing twice as fast as their male counterparts, according to Kauffman Foundation. But what challenges do women face when starting a business?

You don’t have to start a million-dollar business overnight. Start with a commitment to show up each day.

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