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Since the 1940s, women have been playing an increasingly larger role in the world of business. These days, women have practically equal footing to men when it comes to business and there are a large number of female company owners and bosses.

Learn about Business Women’s Day

I think the girl who is able to earn her own living and pay her own way should be as happy as anybody on Earth. The sense of independence and security is very sweet.

Susan B. Anthony

Business Women’s Day is about honoring the increasing role that women have to play in the world of business today. While there is still some work that needs to be done for women to have a level playing field in all industries around the world, there is no denying that great leaps have been taken. This date is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge those strides and pay tribute to those that have had a massive role in making them.

There have been a number of historic dates in history relating to women’s rights, including women’s rights in the workplace. This includes recent events, such as Hillary Clinton becoming the first female to get a presidential nomination from a key political party, as well as Angela Merkel becoming the first female prime minister in Germany. There are also key historical events as well. The first women’s right convention took place in New York in 1848, and a year later Elizabeth Blackwell became the first female to graduate from medical school.

History of Business Women’s Day

In order to understand the history of business women’s day, and the importance of this date, we need to delve deeper into the history of females in the business world.

The American Business Women’s Association is a national professional association for women, established by Kansas City businessman, Hilary Bufton, Jr. On Sept. 22, 1949, Mr. Bufton and three Kansas City businesswomen incorporated the American Business Women’s Association. “It was my feeling all women were seeking and deserved equal business opportunities.” He later wrote, “They had gained tremendous business knowledge during World War II, through necessity, and I felt a new organization for all businesswomen was needed.”

This special day celebrates the contribution that women make in the business world and focuses on ways to give women more equality. The first ever Business Women’s Day was celebrated in 1983 when a joint Congressional resolution was passed.

A number of special events are held on this day, including seminars, meetings, and other events that encourage business women from around the world to network and share their experiences.

How to celebrate Business Women’s Day

You can celebrate Business Women’s Day by having the courage to break into a male-dominated industry if this is something that you have always wanted to do. There are a number of different ways that you can do this. Firstly, make sure that your voice is heard. You should not simply assume that your boss is going to notice all of the hard work and effort that you put in. Most men, by their very nature, tend to be vocal about what they want from their job, so make sure that your voice is heard and that you speak up as well. You should also make sure you do not let stereotypes get to you. There are always going to be people that stereotype others, irrespective of their walk of life. Do not let this get to you and do not take it personally. It does not matter what they think.

It is also a good idea to use Business Women’s Day to try and connect with other people that work in the same industry as you. After all, there is definitely power in numbers. Therefore, let’s say you work in engineering or you are trying to make it in this industry, why not do a bit of digging online to find forums and social media groups for your community? Linking up with other women can lead to ongoing support, opportunities, and understanding. Plus, you will make some amazing friends and acquaintances too, which is always a benefit.

Another great way for you to celebrate Business Women’s Day is to mentor other women. Women have the ability to open doors for other women. You may not think that you have reached a position in your own career whereby you are able to mentor other women, but there is almost always someone who is one step behind you and could do with your help and assistance. Use what tools and experience you have to assist other women. This could mean simply talking to interns and junior staff members at your business, going on coffee dates together, or introducing women to people who can help them to advance their careers.

You don’t need to be a woman in order to honor Business Women’s Day. In fact, men should be embracing this date as well. Supporting females in business is one of the best things that you can do in order to celebrate Business Women’s Day. it is important to promote women in the workplace, as well as actively seeking more female candidates for every position that you have open in the future. You can also award women by buying from businesses that are owned by females. There are many different ways that you can support women in the business world, and this is something that we should not only be encouraging on Business Women’s Day, but every day going forward.

You can also honor Business Women’s Day by learning more about some of the most successful and inspirational female entrepreneurs. We’ll give you a few to start off with! Let’s begin with Cher Wang, who is arguably one of the most successful female entrepreneurs in the world. She made her own wealth by spending a lot of years manufacturing cell phones for other people. She used this knowledge and experience, and the small amount of money she made in order to set-up the company HTC. This is a billion-dollar company that operates a big chunk of the smartphone market. Pretty impressive, right? We definitely recommend looking into her story.

Another female genius is Oprah Winfrey! Worth an estimated $2.7 billion, Oprah Winfrey is known as much for the money she gives away to those in need as well as the money she is worth. She is an incredibly influential figure who has used her status to give back to the world and make it a better place. She once said: “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” We believe this is the perfect saying to honor this date! There are lots of inspirational reads by Oprah, so we definitely advise checking them out. Other impressive female business women that are worth looking into include Indra Nooyi, Susan Wojcicki, Sara Blakely, and Sheryl Sandberg. These women can certainly inspire you to achieve your goals!

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