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Publisher’s note 3
How WIPP educates women business owners on Federal contracting. 8
If you want a meeting, ask for one. 10
Unlocking the power of engagement and why it matters on social media. 12
What is value-driven marketing? 14
Telling your impact story: A vital tool for business success. 16
Building a self-managing company. 19
Employee ownership: A premier model for boosting business success. 22
How to keep an M & A transaction from falling apart before you reach the finish line. 25
Navigating cash flow and forecasting for business growth. 28
Investing in dreams: How strategic college savings can transform education opportunities. 30
Why (and how) successful women business owners should support and invest in other women. 32
Breaking the cycle: Why female-founded startups are still struggling to raise venture capital and what to do about it. 34
Resilient entrepreneurs: Inspiring a women backed VC fund. 37
Cover story: Luxlined—a revolution in sweater comfort and a catalyst for women’s empowerment. 40
How women founders can plan a successful exit strategy. 44
Leaders are built, not born. 46
Are your leaders scale-ready? 48
Leading culturally: Where to start. 50
Innovative leadership for a resilient workforce: Putting people first. 52
Navigating the IT maze: Empowering business leaders with tech savvy. 54
The advertising apocalypse 56
Investing in yourself: The role of personal development in business success. 58
Does offering food in the office really improve morale? 60
Three tips for incentivizing employees beyond financial rewards. 62
How to manage loss control risk for workplace safety. 63
An excerpt from Brilliant Leadership: Patterns for Creating High-Impact Teams. 64
Jessica Brooks Gourmet Haven 66
Dr. Tameka L. Payton, PhD Psychometric Solutions, LLC 68
Erika Allen Urban Growers Collective 70
Dr. Linda Dean-Duru and Dr. Krystle Dean-Duru Ashburn Children’s Dentistry 72
Gina Rivera Professional Women in Construction 74
Zoe LefflerCycl 76
What every CEO can learn from Simone Biles. 77
Navigating the emotional landscape of caregiving. 78
Ancient knowledge and modern purpose: Letting old wisdom guide modern business practices. 80
Endnote 82

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