Top 30 Entrepreneurship and Business Blogs by Women

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Millions of women write blogs but only a small fraction write blogs about business. The majority of blogs on topics relating to business and entrepreneurship are written by men yet women are starting small businesses at twice the rate of our male counterparts. While there are many great business blogs written by both men and women, women often have a different perspective on entrepreneurship and business. For this reason She Takes On The World wants to recognize outstanding entrepreneurship and business blogs by women. These 30 women mean business:

Susan GuneliusWomen On Business -Reading Women On Business is a like having your own personal mentor. It is written by powerhouse entrepreneur and author, Susan Gunelius, along with other guest contributors.

lindasmithLinda’s Business Blog -Linda Smith is a content Queen and I love her style of writing. I have learned a lot from her posts since I started reading her blog last year and I’m sure you will too.

sabrina parsonsMommy CEO -Sabrina Parsons writes about business and life as a mom and CEO. If you want to learn about running a company and work-life balance, she is who you want to learn from. Read part 1 and part 2 of my interview with Sabrina.

bossladiesThe Boss of You -Co-written by successful entrepreneur duo, Lauren Bacon and Emira Mears, The Boss of You is all about learning to run a business doing what you love. The Boss of You is also a book, published by Seal Press.

yvonne divitaLipsticking -Lipsticking is always a great read. Owner and author, Yvonne DiVita, is an expert on publishing and marketing. She was one of the first women to reach out to me when I started She Takes On The World (then called Taking On the World in 4 Inch Heels). Thanks Yvonne! This blog has come a long way since then.

laura westJoyful Business Blog -Laura West fuses smart business practices with the law of attraction in her unique approach to starting a small business and breaking through personal barriers.

toby bloombergDiva Marketing Blog -Pro marketer and owner of Bloomberg Marketing, Toby Bloomberg navigates marketing in the 21st century with charm. I love her fun approach to marketing online.

kelly king andersonStartup Princess -Founded by Kelly King Anderson, Startup Princess is a network of business women and features a wide variety of articles. The Startup & Grow section is particularly useful for women entrepreneurs.

laurel delaneyEscape from Corporate America -If you dream of being an entrepreneur but need a push, you have to read this blog by global small business consultant and author, Laurel Delaney.

liz straussSuccessful Blog -Liz Strauss delves into one of the most important parts of building a business –building a base of loyal customers. This woman has heart and is known for responding to the thousands of comments left by her readers.

laura riesRies’ Pieces -Laura Ries, co-founder of the consulting company Ries & Ries, is a power marketer, branding strategist and bestselling author. She explores branding strategies of top companies.

leigh householderAdvergirl -If you don’t already have Advergirl by Leigh Householder in your Google Reader, add it! Leigh discusses branding, social media, and marketing. I guarantee you will have at least a few “AHA” moments.

simone brummelhuisThe Next Women -This online business magazine, founded by Simone Brummelhuis, features businesses that are led by women and profiles a “Female Internet Hero” each month. It’s always nice to read stories about women making it big and getting recognized.

denise lee yohnBrand as Business Bites -Branding expert, Denise Lee Yohn, is a sought after consultant and public speaker. She will help you build a power brand from the ground up.

coree silveraMarket Like a Chick -Pro marketer, Coree Silvera, tells it like it is and examines marketing from a female perspective. She focuses on internet marketing but also writes about business and interviews top women in the marketing industry.

Shawn DriscollLead the Way -Shawn Driscoll uses her blog to coach entrepreneurs on how to overcome challenges that prevent business growth. Shawn gets you to ask yourself important questions that will help you be more successful.

kelly watsonWomenwise Marketing -Kelly Watson is a marketing consultant and copywriter who coaches businesswomen on finding the right way to market themselves both online and offline.

cecilia edwardsCecilia Edwards’ Blog -Cecilia is a former rocket scientist (yes, rock scientist!) turned value creation expert, consulting with entrepreneurs around the world. She writes about strategies that will get your business results.

pam slimEscape from Cubicle Nation -Pam Slim is certified as a master coach and shares her expertise on making the transition from corporate worker to thriving entrepreneur. Pam’s passion shines through her posts.

Michele MillerWonder Branding -Marketing goddess, Michele Miller, shares her views on female consumerism and how to connect to your female customers. She is an author, international speaker, and partner in an advertising consulting firm that works with major brands across North America.

ali brownAli Brown’s Blog -Ali Brown shares her secrets to success. She is a successful entrepreneur and on a mission to help women make all their dreams come true through entrepreneurship.

beth harteThe Harte of Marketing -Beth Harte is a professor and speaker with over 15 years of marketing and communications experience. She is not afraid to speak her mind and share her opinions, which are usually spot-on!

carrie wilkersonThe Barefoot Executive’s Blog -Carrie Wilkerson has built several successful businesses and now coaches others to do the same. Her blog is a must read for work-from-home women.

nina kaufmanMaking It Legal -Award-winning business attorney, Nina Kaufman, helps entrepreneurs to navigate through all sorts of legal barriers and issues you may face as you grow your business.

wendy piersallSparkplugging -Wendy Piersall is the founder and main author at Sparkplugging, a must-read for solopreneurs. She is a passionate expert on blogging, new media, and starting micro-businesses.

erica brooksA Woman in Business -Erica Brooks, a small business owner and mom of two, shares her experiences and business resources to help women start, manage and market a small business.

kami_watson_huyseCommunication Overtones -Kami Watson Huyse is a public relations expert and founder of the agency, My PR Pro. She writes about marketing, public relations, and social media for businesses.

lynn terryClickNewz -Lynn Terry is a full-time internet marketer who has started or been involved with many successful online businesses. She posts daily about creative strategies and tips to help you grow your online business.

ardath albeeMarketing Interactions -Ardath Albee is a customer service and marketing expert who uses her blog to connect “the process and the people.” She is the CEO of her marketing company, Marketing Interactions.

Do you have any favorite business blogs by women that you don’t see on this list? Tell us in a comment below.

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Natalie MacNeil is a media producer and consultant, specializing in online media and marketing. She is a passionate entrepreneur and founder of She Takes on the World. For more information, visit NatalieMacNeil.com.

23 Comments

  • August 12, 2009 | Permalink |

    What an amazing list of blogs and business women! Thank you for including WomenOnBusiness.com!
    Susan Gunelius´s last blog ..Use ‘the wisdom of crowds’ at your workMy ComLuv Profile

  • August 12, 2009 | Permalink |

    Thanks for the honor of being included with some of the best women who are blogging. Of course there are 30 zillion more wonderful women .. guess that’s for your next award series ;-)
    By the way I love the name of your site.
    Toby´s last blog ..Digital Networking Turns Pink Slips to Pay ChecksMy ComLuv Profile

  • August 12, 2009 | Permalink |

    Sweet! You beat me to the punch…I was putting together my list of favorite ladies in marketing & business too. We share a few of the same picks (which means these ladies really know their business!) but I’ve also found a couple women here that I must add right away. Great job, Natalie!

    Thanks for including Market Like A Chick in this awesome list of talented women in business! :)
    Coree Silvera´s last blog ..10 Must Have Wordpress Plugins For The Non-TechyMy ComLuv Profile

  • August 12, 2009 | Permalink |

    Natalie, we’re delighted & honoured to be included in this list of stellar bloggers! Thanks so much for including us. Like Coree, I found some favourites of mine in the list as well as some new names I’m excited to discover.

  • August 12, 2009 | Permalink |

    Thanks Natalie! What a great bunch of women to be included with!
    Sabrina Parsons´s last blog ..The truth always winsMy ComLuv Profile

  • August 12, 2009 | Permalink |

    Thanks so much for including me with all these outstanding women bloggers.

    Just one thing. I’m the CEO of my firm, Marketing Interactions. I haven’t worked for Einsof for over 2 years.

    Ardath
    Ardath Albee´s last blog ..Putting Customer Value to Work – Free WebinarMy ComLuv Profile

  • August 12, 2009 | Permalink |

    This is a fantastic list! I’m already following many of these women: Ali Brown, Laura West, Liz Strauss, Carrie Wilkerson, Lynn Terry, and Pam Slim. However, there were several in your list that I wasn’t familiar with and will definitely follow.
    Merlyn Sanchez´s last blog ..Vote for SMART Business Owners BlogMy ComLuv Profile

  • August 13, 2009 | Permalink |

    Thank you all for the comments. I also think lists like this are wonderful because they introduce you to new bloggers that you may not have known about before. All of you are such fabulous women!

  • August 13, 2009 | Permalink |

    Wow! I had no idea I was in such great company! I’ll definitely have to check these out.
    Carma´s last blog ..Tweets on 2009-08-12My ComLuv Profile

  • August 13, 2009 | Permalink |

    Oh! I forgot to ask. Do you know if any of these women have more than one business blog? I have two, myself.
    Carma´s last blog ..Tweets on 2009-08-12My ComLuv Profile

  • August 14, 2009 | Permalink |

    Another really great one is http://mogulette.blogspot.com
    Joanne Tombrakos´s last blog ..Pink Slip Advice #10, The Last In The SeriesMy ComLuv Profile

  • August 15, 2009 | Permalink |

    We are thrilled to be included among such a prestigious group of talented women entrepreneurial bloggers! Thank you ever so much.

    I am sure the list will continue to grow each year to ensure no gifted woman blogger is ever left out.

    Best wishes for continued success,
    Laurel Delaney

    The Official Escape From Corporate America Blog
    http://www.EscapeFromCorporateAmerica.com

    Chicago, IL
    U.S.A.

  • August 18, 2009 | Permalink |

    This list made my day! Great job, Natalie – my Google Reader thanks you!

  • August 18, 2009 | Permalink |

    Thank you all! The response has been incredible on this post.

    @Carma: I’m not sure how many blogs each woman has but I imagine some have more than one. I know Susan Gunelius writes for several sites and blogs and will be writing the upcoming Blogging for Dummies book.

    To everyone who has asked about growing this list, I would love to see this list grow for next year and make it an annual thing. Also, last year the She Takes On The World Women of the Year awards were a great success and that will be happening again in December.

    Thanks for the support, comments, and tweets :)

  • August 25, 2009 | Permalink |

    Natalie, this is a wonderful list with many of my very favorite women bloggers.

    Others to add:
    - Andrea Learned http://learnedonwomen.com/
    - Susan Abbott http://arc.typepad.com/customercrossroads/
    - Ann Handley http://www.annhandley.com/

    Best,
    CB
    C.B. Whittemore´s last blog ..Retailers: "Act Vertical" and Survive RecessionMy ComLuv Profile

  • September 2, 2009 | Permalink |

    I write the Small Business Blog weekly on AllBusiness.com, http://www.allbusiness.com/business-planning-structures/starting-a-business/3882-1.html, nd will soon be launching a blog (written by 4 women) at http://www.smallbizdaily.com.

  • October 10, 2009 | Permalink |

    Fantastic list – this will be a great resource in the future!

    I would also like to suggest http://www.womengrowbusiness.com/ – edited by Jill Foster, which has daily articles written by over a dozen women entrepreneurs. It brings together many different voices from various types of businesses. Lots of great stuff in there!

    Cheers!
    Jen
    (for full disclosure, I’m one of the many contributing writers)

  • October 10, 2009 | Permalink |

    These are great blogs my some very smart people. One you should add to your list is Women Grow Business (www.womengrowbusiness.com) with its Editor, Jill Foster. Many if the people on this list have guest blogged there. She was just at the GrowSmartBiz conference and did a great job promoting female entrepreneurship.

    -Steve
    Steve Fisher´s last blog ..Welcome to Rules for Business.My ComLuv Profile

  • Natalie MacNeil
    October 10, 2009 | Permalink |

    Thanks to everyone for the comments and recommendations. I am working on another list to include these recommendations. It’s great to connect with so many fantastic bloggers.

  • October 31, 2009 | Permalink |

    I love the way you gave recognition to great women blogger especially those who do well in business.

    maybe it’s natural for women to be successful and yet never hesitate to share knowledge and expertise for free. I salute everyone who made it to this amazing list.

    I myself has been taking baby steps in running my own business and I really appreciate seeing a list like this for reference.
    carol´s last blog ..Expert-preneur SystemMy ComLuv Profile

  • November 8, 2009 | Permalink |

    Thanks Natalie for this highly edifying and educational list. I’m inspired and motivated as a male feminist championing the empowerment of women worldwide from Nigeria. You are wonderful.
    Sulaiman Dave Bola-Babs´s last blog ..Presenting “Tai Solarin In A Nutshell”.My ComLuv Profile

  • November 8, 2009 | Permalink |

    Thanks Carol! I think it’s wonderful that successful women share their experiences and help other women. Congratulations on starting your own business and good luck!

    Sulaiman, thank you. We need men to champion the empowerment of women worldwide, especially in places where women are still seen as second class citizens.

  • November 16, 2009 | Permalink |

    This is fantastic, Thank u guys!

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