October is National Women's Small Business Month, and this year is the perfect time to celebrate the tremendous contributions of women-owned businesses in America. Women-owned businesses are a vital part of the U.S. economy, providing jobs, services, and products to their local communities. Women entrepreneurs have faced numerous challenges over the years, but have persevered and continued to grow their businesses. National Women's Small Business Month is an important time to recognize the hard work and dedication of these women entrepreneurs and to celebrate their achievements. It is also a time to recognize the importance of supporting and investing in women-owned businesses and to focus on initiatives that will ensure their continued success. Let's celebrate National Women's Small Business Month by supporting and investing in women-owned businesses and their successes and recognizing their invaluable contributions to our economy.
Women in Business Statistics
Overview of statistics of women in business:
- 42% of all businesses in the U.S. are women-owned.
- Women-led businesses employ 9.4M workers and generate $1.9T in revenues annually.
- States with the most women-owned employer firms are Hawaii, Virginia, and Colorado.
- Over 1,800 new women-owned businesses are created each day in the U.S.
- 1 in 3 female entrepreneurs has experienced sexism as a business owner.
- The top priority of women-owned businesses is to get more funding and financial help.
- The average loan size for women-owned firms is 50% lower than for male-owned.
- Only 2.4% of venture capital funding goes to female founders in the U.S.
- 31% of women business owners have school-aged children at home.
In this blog post, we are featuring women small business owners. Please take the time to connect with them by stopping by their stores (physical/online), social media pages, etc.
- First up is our one and only oldest sister, Cathy Wright:
I have been a reseller for at least 40 years. Buying storage units and thrifting is fun for me. I love a good treasure hunt! I sell items at yard sales, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Mercari, Poshmark, Amazon, Depop, and Whatnot. Join me on Facebook Cathy's Online Sales and YouTube. You can also find me on Linktree.
- Rhonda Byler is the second in line of us sisters, she is also a business owner:
I have been the owner of three businesses. My husband and I owned a building business
for 30 years, a home inspection business for 30 years and we still own and
operate a self-storage business for almost 20 years. How can that be? I am only 66 years old. You guessed it, we ran more than one at a time. For a few years, we had all three
businesses going. I am the office
manager and bookkeeper. My husband is a
builder. I handled the contracts, worked
with the lenders and the customers, and kept the books for our building
business. I made the appointments and
did the books for the inspection business.
I manage the day-to-day operations and do the bookkeeping for our
storage business, Hubbards Road Self Storage, LLC. I also sell DoTerra products. I love the products and use them. Doterra has oils, vitamins, personal care
products, and more. If you are
interested, you can email me at BylerEssentials@aol.com. There is more than one way to get products at
the wholesale price.
- Kelly Flickinger, ME, is the youngest of the sisters:
Our mother and I had a party supply store for about 15 years until she retired. That was my gateway into entrepreneurship. During that time, I started a cake decorating business out of my home and did pretty well for many years. I began a reselling business in 2000 selling on eBay things I had around the house and I couldn't get enough of selling. My family teases me saying "She'd sell anything that wasn't nailed to the floor"! I sell new and gently used items such as clothing, household items, designer handbags, skincare, and electronics. I also have an Etsy shop where I sell some of my jewelry and other creations. You can find my eBay store KellyJo's Cache & my Etsy store KellyJo Designs.
- Kim & Melissa from Gen X Couture
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We are two Gen X Ladies from Georgia, dear friends and co-owners of a budding Women’s Clothing brand! We design and manufacture our items ourselves to cater to the Ladies of the 80’s ( and honestly any ladies) who like mind-blowing comfort in cool clothing.
Welcome to GenX Couture, the premier clothing brand for stylish and comfortable fashion. Our mission is to provide our customers with clothes that exude comfort and sophistication in equal measure. We strive to create luxuriously soft pieces, yet fashionable enough for any occasion—from a relaxing day at home to a night out on the town.
Our unique line of clothing features classic silhouettes combined with modern details such as eye-catching prints, intricate embroidery, and bold colors. Whether you’re looking for something casual or dressy, we have something perfect for every style preference. With GenX Couture, you can easily find your signature look!
We believe in empowering everyone through fashion; no matter who you are or what size you wear – everyone deserves to feel confident in their own skin while wearing clothes they love! That's why all of our garments come with flexible sizing options from XS-3XL so that anyone can enjoy the luxurious experience of wearing GenX Couture apparel.
Check out their website Gen X Couture, Facebook , YouTube & Instagram page.
- Jill Bauer from JustJillShop.com
JustJillShop.com started in 2021. I was a host on QVC for 25 years, but after leaving in 2019, my followers wanted to continue to shop with me. So, we started with a few items and now carry over 500 items in all categories.
I love finding other small businesses to showcase. They're the best stories!
Stop by her web page Just Jill Shop and find her on Facebook.
- Jeanette Shaver From Rodan + Fields & Scentsy
My name is Jeanette Shaver. First, a little bit about me. I retired to TX 3 years ago to help my Mom as she ages. I miss my 2 girls, their husbands, and my 4 grandkids in VA, but am blessed to have this time with my Mom.
Two of my two passions are skincare and fragrance. I began using Rodan + Fields skincare in 2015 and the results were nothing short of amazing. So it just made sense that I became a Consultant to share my love of the products and help women (and a few men) age gracefully. My other passion is fragrance of all kinds. I was a Scentsy customer for many years before deciding to become a Consultant just a few days after retiring. My favorite part about Scentsy is the huge variety of scents and products, from warmers to wax, cleaning and laundry supplies, and even items for your body and your kids. I love what I do and welcome any questions you may have. I am very low-key and pride myself on never pressuring people.
Check out her websites Rodan + Fields
To all the female entrepreneurs out there who are making a difference in the world - thank you!
Keep it sassy,
Kelly
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