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For women entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania, the road to success is filled with resources and opportunities designed to help you thrive. Whether you're just starting or looking to expand your business, taking advantage of local support services, financial wellness counseling, and networking opportunities can be key to achieving long-term success.

Whether you’re considering launching a boutique, a tech startup, or a local service, New Jersey offers a range of opportunities and resources to help you succeed. Here are a few key factors to keep in mind as you begin your entrepreneurial journey in the Garden State.

From bustling cities like Syracuse and Rochester to serene upstate communities, New York State offers a diverse and supportive environment for entrepreneurs. If you’re a woman ready to take the plunge into business ownership, here are a few key things to consider to get yourself READY for success.

Start, sustain, and grow successful businesses with support from Visions' InnovateHER. By investing in women’s entrepreneurial potential, we can enhance economic inclusivity and create a diverse and thriving business environment. This InnovateHER resource guide offers links to national, state, and regional services for certification, networking, and more.

We support diverse women entrepreneurs with the resources, mentorship, and collaborative networks needed to start, sustain, and grow successful businesses across Visions' three-state footprint. Our InnovateHER blog provides insight, resources, and practical ideas from our Financial Wellness Officers in NJ, NY, and PA.

Are you being charged per transaction? As a business owner, you have enough to worry about. You work hard for your money and shouldn’t be paying any extra or unnecessary costs. Instead, save yourself the expense and the hassle by finding a financial institution that has little to no fees.

Let's be honest: money can be complicated That's why we created MoneyTalks, a financial blog series featuring stories from our employees on a range of topics, from budgeting to credit building to home buying and more.

They told me it wasn't going to happen overnight – and they were right. I looked for quick solutions everywhere: cashing in retirement savings to keep my car on the road, borrowing money from family to make ends meet. But I wasn't fixing the ditch, I was digging myself deeper...

Lessons From My Elders I won't always be young. I'm not jaded by the notion that I have a lot of years ahead of me, and many lessons to learn. But eventually, I won't be able to work the same 40 hours per week (plus the occasional side gig) to support my family and cover my heal…

Lessons From My Elders I won't always be young. I'm not jaded by the notion that I have a lot of years ahead of me, and many lessons to learn. But eventually, I won't be able to work the same 40 hours per week (plus the occasional side gig) to support my family and cover my heal…

How to Make the Most of College Internships As a college student, I've taken advantage of numerous internships at my university and local businesses. They can be a great way to familiarize yourself with a company, industry, job responsibilities, and can even grow your network.…

Cash Income: Dos and Don'ts of Cash Management My first jobs were in cafes and restaurants. Depending on the gig and the season, income was inconsistent week to week and month to month, generally less in payroll and more in tips. At times, I was earning 100% cash...