Tag Archives: United States

U.S. Financial Health Pulse: 2019 Trends Report

U.S. Financial Health Pulse: 2019 Trends Report

This report from the Financial Health Network presents findings from the second annual U.S. Financial Health Pulse, which is designed to explore how the financial health of people in America is changing over time. It explores financial health for the nation as a whole, across financial health indicators, among demographic groups, and at the level of individuals.

Unlocking the Power of Women Entrepreneurs in New York City

Unlocking the Power of Women Entrepreneurs in New York City

This report from Citi and WENYC is the result of a study to understand the state and needs of women entrepreneurs in New York City. It includes a detailed review of existing literature, an analysis of demographic data and an assessment of current services that support women entrepreneurs.

10 Million Strong: The Tipping Point for Women’s Entrepreneurship

10 Million Strong: The Tipping Point for Women’s Entrepreneurship

This annual report from the National Women’s Business Council is a synthesis of the Council’s commitment to supporting women in business by producing best-in-class, actionable research on the most relevant issues facing aspiring and current women business owners and leaders, and identifying – through research and engagement – the unique barriers and challenges of women in pursuit of business.

Private Sector Leadership in Financial Inclusion

Private Sector Leadership in Financial Inclusion

An alarming 2 billion people around the world still lack access to modern financial services. While the finance gap is most acute in the developing world, communities and businesses across the United States also lack adequate access to finance or have limited financial literacy skills. Published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship Center (CCC), Private Sector Leadership Financial Inclusion is a report that identifies several private sector and nonprofit organizations that are making important strides to address this critical finance gap worldwide.

Everyday Moments of Truth

Everyday Moments of Truth

Everyday Moments of Truth

Bain & Company surveyed more than 1,000 men and women in the US at all career levels, asking specifically about their interest in pursuing a top management position. They discovered that over time, women’s aspiration levels drop more than 60 percent, while men’s stay the same.

Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Female Clients

Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Female Clients

A critical mass of women — bolstered by rising education levels, unprecedented workforce participation and escalating income and wealth — are assuming more powerful roles in personal and family investing and decision making. This report looks at how to best empower financial advisors to grow their business among women and their families.

Women Entrepreneurs 2014: Bridging the Gender Gap in Venture Capital

Women Entrepreneurs 2014: Bridging the Gender Gap in Venture Capital

This report by Babson College found that contrary to existing perceptions, many fundable women entrepreneurs had the requisite skills and experience to lead high-growth ventures. Nonetheless, women were consistently left out of the networks of growth capital finance and appeared to lack the contacts needed to break through.

Unlocking the Full Potential of Women in the U.S. Economy

Unlocking the Full Potential of Women in the U.S. Economy

Unlocking the Full
Potential of Women in the U.S. Economy

This research from McKinsey & Company looks at how women contribute to the U.S. economy, how their work benefits individual corporations, what prevents women from making greater contributions to their companies, and what approaches can help companies unlock the full potential of women.