Advice & insights for women in business. The views and opinions expressed on the ‘Women Owned Wednesday’ Key4Women podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of KeyCorp. All credit products are subject to credit approval. KeyBank is Member FDIC.
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How to Elevate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work in Your Workplace
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In this episode, Key4Women Director Barb Smith is joined by Nitra Rucker, KeyBank's Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Engagement Manager. They talk about what Key is doing to support DE&I in the workplace and in the communities we serve. You'll also hear about some of the ways you can support your employees and colleagues. And to help you furth…
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Identify and Mitigate the Risks That Can Threaten Your Retirement
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In this episode, Key4Women Director Barb Smith talks with Gretchen Miller, Senior Client Experience Manager, and Tina Myers, Senior Financial Planner with our Key Private Bank team. They'll identify the risks, including volatility, inflation and long-term care, that could impact the savings you've worked a lifetime to accrue. Not a Key4Women member…
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The Importance of Starting Retirement Planning Early for Women
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In this episode, Key4Women Director Barb Smith is joined by Nancy Anderson and Racquel Tibbetts, Regional Financial Planning Strategists with Key Private Bank. Together, they’ll explore the importance of early retirement planning for women and the actions you can take to define your retirement goals and plan. Not a Key4Women member? Visit key.com/w…
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So, what does it take to become a certified women-owned business? Why is this certification important? And how can you use this certification to your advantage? Key4Women Director Barb Smith uncovers the answers to these questions and more in the latest episode of our Women-Owned Wednesday podcast. You’ll hear from Sheila Mixon, executive director,…
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A Look Back on the Progress of Women in Business
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This year marks an exciting milestone for Key4Women® – our 15th anniversary. Since 2005, we have helped business women reach their financial goals with access to capital, advocacy, connections, and empowerment. We’ve supported women in their efforts to bridge both the gender and economic gaps they face. And we couldn’t be prouder of the success sto…
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Helping Close the Gender Gap Through Fiscal Confidence and Education
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While progress has been made, the gender wage gap isn’t going away any time soon. According to The World Economic Forum,* gender parity will take more than 200 years from now to achieve. That’s why it’s more important than ever for women to master their finances now. Research and education can help you take steps to bridge the gap. From knowing you…
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Human-Centered Design: Making Your Customer the Focal Point of Your Business
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Companies that solicit feedback and advice from their customers – and apply it to their business – are more successful. According to research by Deloitte*, client-centric companies are 60% more profitable than companies not focused on the customer. At the heart of this customer focus is human-centered design (HCD). HCD is a process that starts with…
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Breaking Down the Access to Capital Barriers for Women-Owned Businesses
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Whether it’s for the start-up or growth phase, most businesses need to borrow money. For women trying to launch, scale, or grow their business, access to capital continues to be a hurdle. In fact, only 31% of women who sought funding for their business were successful, according to a recent survey by SCORE. But don’t let that stark statistic deter …
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Cybersecurity Strategy: Shifting the Odds in Your Favor
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We’ve all seen the cyber-attack headlines. When large corporations, retailers and service providers suffer a data breach, it exposes them to costly customer, legal and business ramifications. Incidents of cyber-attacks are expected to rise in 2019 and, regardless of the size of your business, you are at risk. The good news is, there are immediate a…
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