ZenBusiness

We are honored to announce that Shanaz Hemmati, COO & Co-Founder of ZenBusiness, has been named to Inc. Magazine 2025 #FemaleFounders500! Shanaz’s journey—from immigrating to the U.S. at 16 to building and scaling companies—has been defined by action and impact. At ZenBusiness, she has led key initiatives that make entrepreneurship more accessible, championed DEI efforts that brought nearly 50% female representation to leadership, and helped hundreds of thousands of small business owners start and grow their businesses. This recognition comes at the perfect time—during Women’s History Month—a moment to celebrate the women driving change, opening doors, and shaping the future. Congratulations to all the inspiring women on this year’s FemaleFounders 500 list! Learn more about Shanaz: https://lnkd.in/dS-8ubHG Check out the full list of honorees: https://lnkd.in/d_2CzDy #FemaleFounders500 #WomenInLeadership #Entrepreneurship #WomensHistoryMonth #ZenBusiness

We’re proud to welcome Lynn Atchison to our Board of Directors. Lynn’s extensive financial expertise and leadership will be instrumental in driving our next phase of strategic growth. Her experience guiding high-growth companies makes her a perfect fit as we continue to empower small business owners with the tools and resources they need to succeed. Read more about her appointment here: https://lnkd.in/eypmVp-k Welcome to the team, Lynn!

Continuous learning and support make all the difference in building a successful business, and the Dallas Mavericks Mavs Business Assist Program is a perfect example of how education fuels growth. Programs like this provide small business owners with the tools, knowledge, and connections to strengthen their foundations and scale their businesses with confidence. At ZenBusiness, we believe in empowering entrepreneurs with the resources they need—not just to start, but to build and sustain success. That’s why we’re proud to support initiatives that offer hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world opportunities like the MBA Finals Pitch Competition. Vanity Scott , we’re truly grateful that you recognize our support—it’s a privilege to be part of your journey. Seeing small business owners like you take what you’ve learned and apply it to your growth is exactly why we do what we do. Wishing you continued success as you build your business and inspire others along the way! Keep us posted!

???????????????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ?????????????????? ??????’?? ???????? ????????????—???????? ????????. Companies that invest in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are more innovative, reach wider markets, and drive stronger financial performance. So how can leaders ensure that DEI remains a core part of their business strategy? Join Shanaz Hemmati, COO & Co-Founder of ZenBusiness, and Leah Williams, CEO of digitalundivided, for an engaging conversation on: - How DEI fuels innovation, market expansion, and revenue growth - The data-backed case for making DEI a long-term business strategy - Practical ways leaders and entrepreneurs can build diverse, high-performing teams DEI isn’t just about doing the right thing—it’s about building a business that lasts. Date: March 12, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM ET Where: LinkedIn Live Register now, and drop your questions in the comments—we might answer them live!

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????????: ?????? ?????? ?????? – ?????????? ???????????????? ???????????? ???????? ???????? ???????????????? What does it really take to go from aspiring entrepreneur to successful CEO? For many small business owners, the hardest part isn’t just getting started—it’s maintaining momentum after landing those first few customers. Chase Hood, founder of Leaders in Training (wearelitedu.com), joins ZenBusiness CEO Ross Buhrdorf for an open conversation on entrepreneurship, leadership, and the journey of building a business. They’ll tackle big questions like: - How do you turn student ambition into real-world business success? - Where’s the balance between launching the right way and getting an MVP to market fast? - Once you’ve got your first customers, how do you keep the momentum going? Don’t miss this chance to hear Ross’s insights on navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Join the conversation! A big thank you to the Dallas Mavericks Business Assist program, powered by ZenBusiness, for helping 100 diverse entrepreneurs in DFW build successful businesses—it's how we met Chase and why we’re excited to share his story. Join the conversation! Replay will be available anytime on LinkedIn and YouTube!

Running a Business Alone? It Doesn’t Have to Feel That Way. Starting and growing a business comes with its share of challenges—but trying to figure it all out on your own makes it even harder. At ZenBusiness, we believe entrepreneurship shouldn’t be a solo journey. Having the right guidance, mentors, and support can make all the difference in turning ambition into success. That’s why we’re excited for today’s Ask Our CEO session, where Chase Hood, founder of Leaders in Training and a ZenBusiness customer, sits down with our CEO, Ross Buhrdorf, to discuss what it really takes to build a successful business. They’ll cover: - The importance of finding the right people to lean on - How to maintain momentum after landing your first customers - The balance between launching the right way and getting an MVP to market Live today – don’t miss it! #AskOurCEO #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #MentorshipMatters #MavsBusinessAssist #AMA #Solopreneurs #StartaBusiness

We are hosting a great session with our CEO Ross Buhrdorf and small business owner (and ZenBusiness customer!) Chase Hood. Register to watch this live event!