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WBE/MWBE Facts Not Fear
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Latest News
President’s Message | October 2025
Dear NAWBO Sisters and Community Leaders, We are off and running this season with incredible momentum and great news! Our members continue to make strides in their businesses—reaching milestones they once only imagined. It’s inspiring to see how women across [...]
The Hidden Cost of Perfection
Why It Hurts Team Building and MoraleA thriving company culture isn’t built on perfection but on progress, adaptability, trust, and intentional team building. When leadership sets impossible standards for team building, employees don’t rise to the challenge; they retreat, fearing [...]
President’s Message | September 2025
Hello NAWBO Community,This year, our focus is clear: listening to you, acting on your feedback, and creating spaces where women in business can thrive together. The 2024–2025 Member Survey gave us valuable insight into what you need most—mentorship, meaningful networking, [...]
Effects of Tariffs and Changing Fees for the Courier Industry
The courier industry is facing new challenges as UPS and FedEx implement higher fees and adjust to recent U.S.–Canada tariff changes. UPS has added a 2% fee for credit card payments and $25 fees for check or wire transfers, while [...]
6 Marketing Moves That Power Your Business Exit Strategy
The courier industry is facing new challenges as UPS and FedEx implement higher fees and adjust to recent U.S.–Canada tariff changes. UPS has added a 2% fee for credit card payments and $25 fees for check or wire transfers, while [...]
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