Author Archives: Kathleen McShane

As the assistant administrator for the Office of Women's Business Ownership, Kathleen McShane is responsible for overseeing Women’s Business Centers throughout the country. These centers offer counseling, training and mentorship to women who want to launch or expand their business. The SBA official also provides advice, assistance and support to promote, coordinate, and monitor the efforts of the federal government to establish, preserve and strengthen women-owned business. Prior to joining the SBA, she was CEO and founder of Ladies Launch Club, a company that provided guidance to women who wanted to launch a business.

Mentoring: the Missing Link to Small Business Growth and Survival

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As a former small business owner and entrepreneur, I know first-hand the support, resources and access to networks and financing that entrepreneurs need. While there are many businesses that experience success, the fact remains that only half of all small businesses survive more than five years (source: SBA Office of Advocacy); and about 10-12 percent of all employee-based firms close each year. There is growing evidence, however, that connecting a business…

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