Small businesses play a vital role in the U.S. economy as incubators for innovation and employment growth. About 97 percent of U.S. companies are small businesses, but their combined revenues are 66 percent of the nation’s total business revenues.
And a new business is risky, with about 50 percent still in operation after five years.
So what should new business owners do to grow their companies? Margot Dorfman, CEO of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce has keen insights. As an experienced business owner herself and the co-founder and leader of the national Chamber group, Dorfman understands how to generate business growth














