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The Revenue Ceiling Nobody Talks About: Why Do 90% of Women Entrepreneurs Never Break the Six-Figure Mark?
Women are starting businesses at record rates. In fact, women now own more than 14 million businesses in the United States and are responsible for nearly half of all new business formations generating approximately $2.7 trillion annually. Yet despite this remarkable growth, the majority of women-owned businesses never generate six figures in annual revenue. (Experian) The question is not whether women can build successful businesses. The real question is: Why do so many women
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
10 hours ago6 min read


Women, Confidence & the Legacy of Wealth: Reclaiming the Returns of Unpaid Labor
Lessons from pioneering economist Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander National Financial Literacy Month is often framed around budgeting, saving, and debt reduction. But this year calls for a more powerful conversation—one that moves beyond managing money to multiplying it. Because the real wealth gap isn’t just about income. It’s about who is investing—and who isn’t. And when we look closer, we find a familiar pattern—one that pioneering economist Dr. Sadie Alexander identified n
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Apr 175 min read


The Unconscious Behavior Costing Women Entrepreneurs Billions in Revenue
This Women's History Month marks the fastest growing segment of new business startups led by women entrepreneurs. This Women’s History Month marks a period in history where women are launching businesses at record rates. Since the 2020 pandemic, more than 2.5 million women have stepped away from traditional employment with many turning to entrepreneurship—seeking flexibility, autonomy, and financial control. Today, more than 40% of women are the sole or primary breadwinner in
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Mar 86 min read


Reframing Galentine’s Day: From Brunch to Balance Sheets
Why We Should Raise Girls Who Want to Be Accredited Investors When a young girl is asked the familiar question— “What do you want to be when you grow up?” —the answers are usually predictable. A doctor. A teacher. An entrepreneur. Rarely does anyone imagine her saying, “I want to grow up to be an accredited investor.” Yet that answer might be one of the most honest, forward-thinking responses she could give. History shows that despite legal and social barriers, women have c
Dr. V. Brooks Dunbar
Mar 54 min read
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