Alicia Chen
67 posts
Alicia writes about entrepreneurship and business building for WMN Magazine. She explores starting ventures, scaling side hustles, and the practical tools and resources that turn ideas into profitable businesses.
How Women-Led Businesses Are Redefining Social Impact (And Why It’s a Growth Strategy)
Social impact isn't a CSR checkbox anymore — for women entrepreneurs, it's a proven growth strategy. Here's how to build it into your business from the ground up.
The Client Boundary Revolution: Why Saying “No” is Your Best Business Move
Learn how to set client boundaries that protect your business, improve profitability, and actually attract better clients—not repel them.
Why Equity Compensation Is the Hidden Gap in Women-Owned Businesses—And How to Close It
Women-founded companies often fail to structure competitive equity packages, leading to dilution of founder stakes and loss of top talent. Learn how to build a defensible cap table, maintain founder control, and compete on equity when you can't compete on salary.
The Consultant’s Contract: How to Write Scope Clauses That Stick (And Keep Clients From Drowning You)
Scope creep costs agencies $1,000-$5,000 monthly. Learn how to write airtight contracts, set revision limits, and charge for scope changes without losing clients.
The Founder’s Dilemma: When to Step Back and Delegate Your Core Competencies
Delegation isn't just a management skill—it's the survival strategy separating scaling founders from burnt-out ones. Learn how to release your core competencies and reclaim strategic thinking.
How to Negotiate a Raise: The Data-Driven Framework
Stop leaving money on the table. Here's the research-backed framework for negotiating raises, from preparation to follow-through.
Master Delegation: How to Scale Your Business Without Doing Everything Yourself
The businesses that scale fastest are run by leaders who stopped trying to do everything. Here is the framework for delegating effectively.
Managing Business Finances Without an MBA: Accounting & Cash Flow Basics for Women Founders
Most women founders don't understand their business finances because nobody taught them — and accounting feels deliberately opaque. Here's the MBA-free guide you actually need.
The Strategic Guide to Negotiating Your Salary
Learn the strategic tactics for salary negotiation — from research and anchoring through handling objections and closing. Avoid the common mistakes women make and secure what you're worth.
The AI Tools That Actually Move the Needle for Women Entrepreneurs
AI tools have closed the resource gap for bootstrapped founders. Here's exactly which tools are worth the investment — and how to build a stack that runs your business more efficiently.