Behind The Leaf helps minority women see small business ownership as a viable opportunity for economic advancement by offering educational products, workshops, and networking events so that they can access resources and connect with mentors who understand & empower.
MISSION
What would happen if we removed fear and educated our women about Scaling their businesses?
Fear and ignorance, hold women back from opportunities, perpetuates gender inequality, and limits overall economic growth in rural & urban communities.
Women-owned firms (51% or more) account for 31% of all privately held firms and contribute 14% of employment in the United States. If we want to elevate our communities, keep our residents employed and give stable households to our children, more women need to start businesses.
CORE BELIEFS
Women entrepreneur need custom support + education to scale
Capital access is contingent upon investment readiness
Community creates economies of scale
OUTCOMES
Increase # of financially sustainable women-owned businesses
Increase # of investment ready business owned by women
Increase growth of business
INDICATORS
$ and % of revenue increase
# and $ of follow on investment
Pre + Post business growth rate measured by jobs created
To date, small businesses make up 99.7 percent of U.S. employer firms. There is no data about which minority group owns the most small businesses. However, we know that when women have access to capital supported by a basic understanding of the resources available to her; there is a positive ripple effect on the community.
WHO GAINS THE MOST VALUE
Women in Misalignment by way of education, experience, and current earnings
Women with 3-7+ years in business, positive revenue, US-based, growth capital needs
Women Decision makers, focused on growth