COVID-19 
Staying Afloat During COVID-19 As a Small Business
Here’s how to rebound from the panic and strain of COVID-19. By Jenny Hoff Surviving as a small-business owner is never easy and most entrepreneurs expect…
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Empower 
Three Reasons to Pay Attention to Diverse Women-owned Small Businesses
Texas has the largest number of women-identifying entrepreneurs in the country, but the data tells a different story. Sponsored Content, By Jane Hervey, Photos courtesy of…
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Cater to Mom Wins Small-business Grant
Cater to Mom’s Marsha Stephanson won this year’s Austin Woman small-business grant at our anniversary event. By Courtney Runn, Photos by Taylor Prinsen Last Friday, more than 400…
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The Art of the Side Hustle
Champagne Supply Co. Founders Ana Müzel Silva and Gabrielle Müzel offer insights for how to launch a successful business while maintaining a full-time job. By Sommer…
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Small-business Road Blocks
Ellen Wood, co-founder and CEO of vcfo, shares how to avoid the most common financial—and non financial—pitfalls startups make. By Sommer Brugal, Photo courtesy of Ellen…
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Picket Fences Baby & Maternity Owner Talks Infertility
The owner of Picket Fences Baby & Maternity shares her struggles with infertility. By Saba Ghaffari, Photo by Courtney Runn When Kathryn Kenjura started her part-time…
Cover Women 
Heaven on Wheels: How Leslie Stiba Founded Austlen Baby Co.
After facing her own personal daily struggle to cart around her twin daughters, their gear and a bag or two of groceries—and breaking many a stroller’s…
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Along for the Ride
Tiny Taiga Owner Blake Shanley talks business, success and the journey she took to get there. By Lydia Gregovic, Photos courtesy of Blake Shanley Perched comfortably…
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Into the Fire
Potter Samantha Heligman, owner of Settle Ceramics, shares the inspiration behind her craft. By Lauren Jones, Photos courtesy of Samantha Heligman The studio is speckled with…
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Turning Necessity into Inspiration
Jessie Collins of Hello My Tribe talks toxic-free candles with Slow North Owner Michelle Simmons. By Jessie Collins, Photos by Vanessa Cerday Photography, In collaboration with Hello…