Key4Women^®

Get ready to be inspired. All her life, Susan L. Taylor has been eager to face new challenges. She accepted a position at Essence Magazine with no journalism experience, and now heads an organization devoted to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty among African Americans. Ms. Taylor talks about her career experiences, the challenges for women in the workplace and the value of trusting your instincts.

In March 2019, we surveyed our members comprised of women business leaders and owners. We asked them about the importance of networking and mentoring to their business. To no surprise, 68% of the women surveyed say networking is ‘very important’ to the success of their business. But how do they grow their network, who do they turn to for advice, and what do they look for in a mentor?

Even the most involved and engaged business owner may struggle to do every necessary task. Read on to learn when hiring a business consultant makes sense.