Need a little inspiration today? Check out StartUpNation's story about their selection of the top 200 leading moms in business for 2009. The contending business moms were selected by visitors who viewed their profiles and websites and voted for their favorites. More than 620,000 votes were cast.
The top vote getter was Yana Berlin, whose business is Fabulously40 and Beyond, a social networking site for women in their 40s and up. Here's an excerpt from her winning profile:
"I think any woman that has a family, career and children is a super hero. Women over forty tend to be everything for everyone and often forget to take time for themselves. I took it upon myself to create a social network for women forty and beyond." More
After the contest, the StartupNation staff noticed some clear trends that stood out among the top business moms:
- Moms want to make a difference
- Running a business is a family affair
- Flexibility despite difficulty
- Home is where the money is
- Social media and e-mail marketing work
Read more here: StartupNation's 2009 top 200 leading moms in business
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