Tory Burch Foundation

Invest in yourself and your business this summer. Over the next few months our free Business Webinar program presented by Bank of America will explore topics in leading through challenging times, preparing business taxes, optimizing sales and thought leadership. Our hourlong live and on-demand sessions can help you gear up for a strong second half of the year, find new revenue streams, and more. Register for these summer sessions to prepare your business to thrive in Q3 and Q4: https://lnkd.in/eeCxK3Kx

New federal protections mean trans and gender nonconforming employees must have their pronouns honored and receive access to the facilities consistent with their gender identity. This is the first update to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) rules on workplace harassment in 25 years. Read more on this historic decision, from The 19th: https://lnkd.in/e7i7wGax

2023 Tory Burch Fellow Ilene Chen is the founder of Power Up Foods, a brand that offers vegan and gluten-free caffeinated snacks. Learn how this #WomanOwned business reimagined caffeine without the jitters: https://lnkd.in/ejnaW-mz #ToryBurchFellow Image description: Photo of Ilene Chen standing in front of a colorful background, smiling at the camera while holding a sampling of her products.

Founders who created a business plan before launching their company were 16% more likely to succeed, according to a Harvard Business Review report. Check out our Business Plan Builder to explore three customizable templates with instructions that you can edit and save in Google Docs, Microsoft Word or Adobe: https://lnkd.in/eV35rxb9

Marketing expert Ren Peir joined our Business Webinar program to teach us about why you need a go-to-market strategy when launching a new product or service, and how to make one that will generate buzz. Her strategy includes advice on branding, sales channels, the buying journey and approaching a new market. Catch up on the full webinar, presented by Bank of America: https://lnkd.in/eUdQxCeV

At age 14 Tyla-Simone Crayton already had an entrepreneurial spirit. So, when her mom came to her with the idea to bottle and sell the sauces Crayton was making at home, she jumped in and Sienna Sauce Co. was born. Now 19 and a college freshman, the 2023 Tory Burch Foundation and Fearless Fund Woman of Color Grantee is thinking about what the next chapter for her business looks like. Watch the full interview with Fox Business Network to learn more about her journey to becoming the youngest "sauce boss": https://lnkd.in/eAv2z-3D

2020 Tory Burch Fellow Denise Woodard is the founder of Partake Foods, a snack company dedicated to creating products that are gluten-free, vegan and allergy-friendly, offering a diverse range of options that cater to various dietary needs and preferences. Learn how this #WomanOwned business is fighting food insecurity and mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs in the food and beverage industry: https://lnkd.in/eKnVy4VQ #ToryBurchFellows Image description: Partake Foods founder Denise Woodard wearing a gray PARTAKE shirt and smiling at the camera while holding an assortment of her products.

Negative reviews happen to good companies. How you handle them is what makes your business stand out. If a customer has a complaint, make things as easy for them as possible. Handling a customer's complaint well can encourage them to give you repeat business. Return customers usually spend twice what new customers do, so a strong customer experience has a major impact on your company's bottom line. Read more tools from customer experience consultant Tia A.: https://lnkd.in/ePH4a-Ms

Sweet! Congratulations to 2019 Tory Burch Fellow and Pack Up + Go founder Lillian Rafson for announcing an exciting collaboration with Captain Crunch! Between now and August 2024 you can head to your local grocery store to find a box of Cap'n Crunch and upload a photo of your receipt for a chance to be entered into their surprise vacation sweepstakes. Learn more about this opportunity from Cap'n Crunch and Pack Up + Go: https://lnkd.in/emw3YV87 #ToryBurchFellows

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