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America: World’s Innovator and a Country Without Limits

Rich Karlgaard (more interesting bio here), publisher of Forbes, writes in The Wall Street Journal that our future is more than Facebook.

He goes on further to say:

… social media is already passé in Silicon Valley—America’s innovation engine is now focused on transportation, energy and manufacturing.

Who knew?

And he poses an intriguing question:  Will America own the global economy in the 21st century or else become a dude ranch for rich Chinese and Brazilians?

Learn the answer here.  But what do you think ladies — agree or disagree?  Perhaps women will own the global economy in the 21st century!

Posted by: Laurel Delaney

ALEAP: Totally Devoted to Women Entrepreneurs


ALEAP, the Association of Lady Entrepreneurs of Andhra Pradesh (ALEAP) was established with an aim to bring women entrepreneurs trying to help each other and work in collaboration for welfare maximization.

It was established in December 1993 and today holds the recognition of being one of India’s premier institutions of women entrepreneurs totally devoted to the development of entrepreneurship among women.

Learn more about ALEAP here.

Logo credit here.

Posted by: Laurel Delaney

Women Entrepreneurs in India: Here’s How to Grow Your Global Online Presence

Women entrepreneurs in India:  Google+ is calling you!  They have launched the WeOW (Women Entrepreneurship On Web) program which is divided into five different circles (refer below).

Entrepreneurs can choose which circle to get into.  Some might need only one or all five.  The following are the five circles which have helped women entrepreneurs to launch a website, collaborate and optimize their global online presence.

  1. Building an online presence: creating a website, a YouTube channel, and a business page on a social network like Google+
  2. Collaborating effectively: tools like Gmail, Calendar and Docs
  3. Connecting with customers: hosting Google+ Hangouts, creating and distributing targeted offers and discounts
  4. Promoting your organization: online product demos, creating viral videos on YouTube, advertising through AdWords and AdSense
  5. Tracking and optimizing your online presence: Google Analytics, Google Alerts, ripples on Google+, the +1 button, webmaster tools

Ready to join? Go here.

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney

Good Earth: Delivering to Almost Any City in the World

Luxury retail from Mubai, India:  Good Earth.

When it comes to everyday living, Anita Lal (pictured), founder and Creative Director of Good Earth, believes in detail and true luxury.

Good Earth provides fine tableware and glasses, luxurious bed linen, cushions and pillows, pure authentic skincare and home fragrances along with a line of apparel based on natural hand spun fabrics, using traditional craft skills.

Sample Anita’s wares here.

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney

Change Your Attitude and Thinking; Enter New Industries and Countries

Women who want to succeed in business must expand their business horizons and that means daring to venture into new industries and new markets.

That’s according to Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor (pictured left), the wife of the Bernama (Malaysia) Prime Minister.

She goes on further to say:

“If women entrepreneurs continue to remain in traditional businesses, they must find a niche within a market to ensure continuous demand for their products.”

Learn more here.

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney

She Takes It Global: Chef Bel Coelho

Chef Bel Coelho (pictured) and the restaurateur Cristiano Almeida (business partners) started Dui Restaurante in 2009.  It is a restaurant located in Brazil with an inspired but down-to-earth menu that the world enjoys.

The tasting menu ranges from 10 to 12 dishes and changes regularly.  The idea is that the guests surrender themselves to the chef’s menu and have a unique gastronomic experience.

Check out their photos and videos here.  See why they are one of the world’s 50 best restaurants.

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney

 

International Partnerships Matter

Here is a look at a sustainable route out of poverty.

Indego Africa, a nonprofit social enterprise, connects for-profit cooperatives of women artisans in Rwanda with export markets for their goods and provides training to help them run their businesses more effectively.

Bottom line:  Indego Africa markets the handmade accessories and home décor items that their partner cooperatives produce on its e-commerce site and to US brands and retail chains.  A collaboration with Nicole Miller was a real sales boost for the women artisans.

If Indego Africa does their job right, at some point these women artisans won’t need Indego Africa (or Nicole Miller) anymore.

Learn more here.  Click to ACTION here.

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney

One Zimbabwean Woman: Crushing Rocks For a Living

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Women in Best Export Case Studies

Review the advice, success stories and defining moments from several successful Australian women in export.

Read these case studies.

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney

Zimbabwe Female Entrepreneurs Face Funding Challenges

When it comes to obtaining credit from financial institutions, the perception is quite dismal from Zimbabwe women entrepreneurs a recent survey shows.

Yet, according to the study “An Analysis of the Enabling Environment and Potential for Women’s Empowerment” by Dr. Charity Manyeruke on behalf of the Women Alliance of Business Associations in Zimbabwe (Wabaz), a significant segment of female entrepreneurs have not attempted to obtain funding from financial institutions.

The negative perception might be getting in the way of at least attempting to make things happen.  Even so, it’s still challenging to get funding.

•  Based on the study, 34 percent of the female entrepreneurs who undertook the survey consider obtaining credit from commercial banks as “very difficult.”

Learn more here.  Related article here.

Illustration credit:  Dr. Manyeruke’s book

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney

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