| Have you been inspired to start your own business? What goals do you hope to achieve as an entrepreneur or a leader? According to 2024 Statistics from the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Advocacy, women own more than 12 million small businesses across the country and employ over 10.7 million workers. These businesses contribute massively to the economy, producing nearly 2 trillion in total sales annually. In an effort to provide a tool for women business leaders and future owners in both the Greater Lansing area and around the state, Foster Swift has launched a monthly podcast: Businesswomen Talking. Hosted by business attorneys, Amanda Dernovshek and Lindsey Mead, this podcast discusses a number of legal topics that can pose hinderances for business owners such as succession planning, IP protection and entity selection/organization. Each episode features a special guest, a local businesswomen leader or owner sharing their personal experiences such as how they got started, difficulties they have faced along the way and other insight. The first two episodes are available on our YouTube page and at the following landing page: Businesswomen Talking Podcast | Episodes and Resources | Women Owned Certifications: Foster Swift along with other resources. More episodes will be released in the coming months. |