Big ideas, bold starts: stories from women founders

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If you’re thinking about starting a small business, you might find yourself asking questions like: Is this the right time? Will anyone care about my idea? Can I really do this on my own? These are all valid questions — and ones many entrepreneurs ask before taking the leap.

The good news? There’s never been a better time to get started. Whether you’re launching a side hustle, testing an idea for the summer, or dreaming up your next full-time venture, tools that used to require entire overseas data teams are now available to solo founders. You can use AI to brainstorm product names, generate content, or automate customer service. And with affordable platforms to help you build and manage your website, launch an email list, or start selling online, the barrier to entry has never been lower.

To celebrate Small Business Week, we’re spotlighting five inspiring women from our Powered by Namecheap program. Each of them tackled a common startup challenge — proving that with creativity, persistence, and a willingness to begin, you don’t need permission to pursue your ideas.