6 Women Business Owners You Can Support In Tampa, Florida
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Women business owners are on the RISE in the Tampa Bay area! Ranking slightly higher than the national average, woman-owned businesses in Tampa, Florida, make up about 21% of our locally-owned businesses.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women own one in five businesses with employees. They also generate about $1.8 trillion in revenue across the nation.
Trillion— with a T!
Whether you’re investing or simply purchasing from woman-grown companies, chances are, you’ll get a good return on your investment.
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5 Women Business Owners You Can Support in Tampa, Florida
Here are a few impressive statistics about woman-owned businesses:
There are 114% more women entrepreneurs than there were 20 years ago.
64% of new women-owned businesses were started by women of color last year.
Private tech companies led by women achieve 35% higher ROI.
40% of U.S. businesses are women-owned.
What’s more impressive than these increases is that women have more opportunities to learn from their peers. I talk about it in this blog, but women face different challenges than men. Sometimes we want to talk to other women business owners.
We just get each other, you know?
I’ve always been passionate about getting people together. That’s why I started Babe Crafted.
It’s essential to surround ourselves with other women with similar goals. One of the reasons why Babe Crafted has been such a success is because we’ve all found it to be very motivating to be around other people who are enthusiastic and passionate.
We give each other peer-to-peer feedback, host monthly educational workshops, and help each other find new customers for our respective companies.
Plus, it’s fun! And it’s good business.
If you aren’t a part of Babe Crafted (you should totally join), you can support women-owned businesses in Tampa by making them your go-to option for shopping, professional services, or a fun night out!
In addition to the fabulous ladies, you’ll get to know below, check out our FULL directory of women business owners here!
In no particular order, here are 6 Tampa Bay businesses owned and operated by women.
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#1: Made Coffee by Taylor Prater
If you live in the Tampa area, you’ve definitely tasted Made Coffee.
Co-parented by Babe Crafted member Taylor Prater, these baby blue cans of nitro cold brew have become a recognizable product in the local community.
Taylor and her team have not only Made their coffee brand a local success, but they’ve branched outside of Florida all the way up to Virginia.
You can find their crafted caffeine in Publix, Sprouts, and Whole Foods!
#2: Chinca Swimwear by Jeniffer Gonzalez
Looking for a woman-owned business in Tampa that sells swimwear? Jeniffer’s Chinca Swimwear collection will make you feel right at home (or, you know, on the beach).
Not only is Chinca Swimwear fashionably appropriate year-round here in Florida, but there’s a purpose behind Jeniffer’s designs.
“More than a brand, Chinca is a friend (me, lol) who will inspire you to feel magical under your own skin, facing the waves of the sea. My purpose is to show you that real life is not perfect as we are made to believe and that your differences make you unique.”
Shop the Cinca Collection here!
#3: Brittany Ranew Real Estate by Brittany Ranew
On top of being able to tell you where to find the best roof-top bars in Tampa, our Babe Crafted real estate expert, Brittany Ranew, can point you to the best (and most profitable) places to relocate to in Florida.
Brittany believes that “...the best way to provide valuable resources to her customers is to immerse herself in the culture in which she lives and works.”
She launched a podcast called “St. Pete Soul” because she strongly feels that the heart and soul of any community are its local businesses. The podcast’s entire goal is to showcase St. Pete’s local businesses. Brittany wants to spotlight what makes St. Pete unique by telling the stories of the small business owners.
Same, Britt. Same.
Contact Brittany here for all of your Tampa home buying or selling needs.
#4: The Meet Suite by Felicia Marshall
Most women business owners in Babe Crafted work from home. But sometimes, you need a— more inspiring environment to get the job done.
Enter: Felicia Marshall and her genius idea for The Meet Suite.
This modern meeting space in Brandon, Florida, is perfect for locally-owned businesses— especially professionals and entrepreneurs.
Its light and modern design is ideal for:
Connecting and collaborating with your team through meetings
Private events
Workshops
Classes, and
A quiet space for content creation
Here are the days and hours The Meet Suite is available to you! Felicia also offers membership tiers for those who genuinely need their own office space.
#5: DiAngelo Law by Erica DiAngelo
Erica is a strong advocate for women business owners. In fact, she started her law firm, DiAngelo Law, to protect business owners. She can help you with:
Avoiding costly legal battles
Laying the foundations for business growth
Contracts
Trademark registration and Intellectual Property
Erica knows exactly what it takes to be a woman-owned business owner in Tampa. She says,
“It took some time to find a way to merge my passion for entrepreneurship and personal growth with my skill set as a lawyer, but once I moved to the Channel District in the heart of Tampa, FL, I became immersed in the flourishing startup ecosystem, and my calling was clear.”
Contact Erica here for you all legal business needs.
#6: Tax Pro of Tampa by Michelle Bradley
After you’re done with your legal business needs, talk to the Tax Pro of Tampa, Michelle Bradley!
Michelle’s office is located off Dale Mabry in South Tampa. Her boutique firm offers a one-on-one approach that you just won’t get with the big tax firms in the area. Her specialties include
Tax Preparation
Bookkeeping, and
Payroll
Of course, like the other professionals within Babe Crafted, Michelle offers a wide variety of services with a special dedication to other locally owned businesses in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and the Tampa Bay area.
Contact the Tax Pro of Tampa and get a FREE consultation!
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Disclaimer: The business owners featured in this blog are members of Babe Crafted (at the time of publishing).
