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Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day on November 19 and honor all the amazing women entrepreneurs around the world! This holiday was designed to recognize female business owners, who have achieved huge successes despite often facing greater challenges than their male counterparts. It also serves as an inspirational reminder that anything is possible for women in business if you are willing to put in the hard work and dedication.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Women's Business Ownership Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United States enacted the Women's Business Ownership Act, crucial for eliminating barriers to women in business and pushing towards equality.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Woman-led Unicorn Company</div><div class='timeline-text'>Theranos, a health technology company led by CEO Elizabeth Holmes, reached over $1 billion in value, becoming the first known unicorn business headed by a woman.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Women in Tech Startups</div><div class='timeline-text'>Startups led by women in the tech industry began making significant strides, encouraging the spirit of entrepreneurship among women.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Woman CEO in a Top Tech Company</div><div class='timeline-text'>Marissa Mayer became the CEO of Yahoo!, a major tech giant, marking a milestone in women's representation at the corporate level.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Women's Entrepreneurship Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Women's Entrepreneurship Day was celebrated on November 19, to inspire women globally and promote their businesses.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sharp Rise in Women Entrepreneurs</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 saw a sharp rise in the number of new businesses started by women around the world.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Support a woman entrepreneur</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find a woman entrepreneur that you admire and make a monetary contribution to their business, or buy a product or service they offer. Even the smallest of donations can help.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share a story</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to share on social media or in conversations about female entrepreneurs and the amazing work they do. Sharing inspiring stories is one of the best ways to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend an event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for conferences, seminars, workshops, or other events where female entrepreneurs are present and network with them. This is a great way to show your support and learn more about their journey.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for volunteer opportunities at female entrepreneurship organizations, such as mentoring programs or workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs. Give back to the community by helping others get the resources they need to succeed.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a celebration</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up your friends and host an event to celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day. Have speakers come in to talk about their own experiences, or put together activities that will engage the attendees in the spirit of celebrating women entrepreneurs.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrates female entrepreneurship</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Women's Entrepreneurship Day is an important celebration of the many incredible women entrepreneurs around the world. We are encouraged to recognize and support them as they create businesses, pursue innovative ideas, and help their communities prosper.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Encourages Women to Pursue Their Dreams</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Women's Entrepreneurship Day also serves to inspire other women to pursue their own entrepreneurial dreams no matter what obstacles may stand in their way. By celebrating the success stories of other successful female entrepreneurs, we can all be reminded that anything is possible!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raises Awareness of Global Issues</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By shining a spotlight on female entrepreneurs, we can also raise awareness of various global issues such as gender inequality, poverty and access to education & resources. It's a powerful reminder that we can all contribute to making a positive difference in the world.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Businesses Owned By Women Generate Over $1.8 Trillion</h3><p class='facts-content'>Female entrepreneurs aren't just surviving the business world, they're thriving in it. Women-owned businesses generate over $1.8 trillion a year, demonstrating their significant economic influence..</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Around 40% of US Businesses are Owned by Women</h3><p class='facts-content'>In recent years, the number of women who own businesses in the United States has increased dramatically, with women now owning approximately 40% of all US businesses.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Over 114% Increase in Women-Owned Firms Since 2000</h3><p class='facts-content'>Between 2000 and 2020, the number of women-owned firms in the United States has increased by over 114%, an impressive and encouraging growth rate.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Close to One-Third of All Global Businesses are Owned by Women</h3><p class='facts-content'>Around the world, women are breaking barriers and stepping into ownership roles. Almost one-third of all businesses globally are owned by women.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Women Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries Account for 32% of All Entrepreneurs</h3><p class='facts-content'>In developing nations, women entrepreneurs are playing a significant role in driving economic growth, making up 32% of all entrepreneurs.</p></div></div>
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