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Mar 22 2021
By
Sierra P.
History isn’t just something that has happened in the past – it’s also about what’s happening now, in this moment. Across the globe, women are leading in the field of business – whether they be top executives, CEOs, or solo entrepreneurs following their ambitions. Check out what EVPL’s Business Central has to offer, for an extra dose of inspiration, grit, and sense of community.
Books at EVPL
- Girls Who Run the World: 31 CEOs who Mean Business
- What better way to celebrate Women’s History Month than to inspire, empower, and connect young girls with their awesome contemporaries? Great for all ages, this book introduces you to current CEOs, featuring profiles including each individual’s inspirations, successes, and aspirations for the future.
- The Conquer Kit: A Creative Business Planner for Women Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneur Natalie MacNeil makes business planning sensible, accessible, creative, and heartfelt in this interactive guide for aspiring business creators.
- Earning It: Hard-Won Lessons from Trailblazing Women at the Top of the Business World
- Discover the tenacity, techniques, and stories of women who encountered the proverbial glass ceiling and flew above it.
- Dear Madam President: An Open Letter to the Women who will Run the World
- Addressed to the future first female president of the United States, and written for all women ready to change the way the world views them, this book demonstrates how femininity is just as imperative in leadership as masculinity.
- Yes, You Can Do This: How Women Start Up, Scale Up, and Build the Life They Want
- Dedicated to providing resources and support for those women who don’t fit the perfect CEO mold, this book helps readers transform roadblocks into opportunities.
- Launching While Female: Smashing the System that Holds Women Entrepreneurs Back
- Learn how to secure funding for your goals and find success despite a system designed to exclude women and minorities.
- So You Want to Start A Business: The 7 Step Guide to Create, Start and Grow Your Own Business
- Ingrid Thompson uses this book to balance out aspiring entrepreneurs’ passion for their business idea with the practical knowledge and solid foundations that ensure success.
Databases at EVPL
- Want to know just how many women-owned businesses there are in the Evansville area? Check out the databases A to Z and Gale DemographicsNow, where you can search for businesses by industry and even specify to only show those that are owned by women. Go support a local businesswoman near you!
Web Resources
- Junior League of Evansville – Women’s Conference
- A long-standing pillar of volunteerism for social justice and reform to achieve public good, the Evansville chapter of the American Junior League is hosting its annual Women’s Conference on April 8th, 2021. Due to COVID-19, this will be a virtual event, focused on empowering and supporting women in every stage of their leadership journey. Click here for more information or to register.
- Ted Talks – “Women In Business”
- This curated series highlights some of the best TED talks by women, about women. Organized into unique sections, each category has a diverse selection of presentations perfect for highlighting the challenges, triumphs, and stories of women across the world.
- Fairygodboss
- What if GlassDoor and LinkedIn were designed specifically for women and empowering women? Look no further than Fairygodboss – this online platform specializes in job networking, resources, and company ratings and reviews. Dedicated to ensuring each woman gets paid what they’re worth, works in a respectful environment, and achieves their personal career goals, this community is always ready to welcome new members.
Inspired to start your own business? Set up a one-on-one appointment with EVPL’s Business Librarian today!
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