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America: World’s Innovator and a Country Without Limits

Published May 21, 2012 Country specific , Economic growth , Enlighten Me! Leave a Comment
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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

How Women Around the World Access Small Loans to Start or GROW a Business

Published May 14, 2012 Economic growth , Enlighten Me! , Finance , Gender challenges , global women entrepreneurs , Inspiration , Sustainability practices , World entrepreneurship Leave a Comment
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In the article below, this question was posed to Jane Wurwand, founder of Dermalogica, a multi-million dollar business with offices in over 50 countries around the world:

If you were counseling a young entrepreneur just starting their business today, what is the most important thing you would tell them?

The most important element is to ask yourself if this is something that you really want. You have to really, really want it. You have to be willing to endure opposition, rejection and failure. This opposition only sharpens your love, if it really is the real thing. You have to be in it for the long haul. If you …

Read the entire interview here.

The key message in article:  Women worldwide should have their own money.

So Ms. Wurwand decided, “Why not give women around the world access to small loans to start or grow their own businesses in order to gain economic stability?  Voila:  joinFITE was born!

Illustration credit here.

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney

ALEAP: Totally Devoted to Women Entrepreneurs

Published April 22, 2012 Country specific , Economic growth , Education , Enlighten Me! , global women entrepreneurs Leave a Comment
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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

Change Your Attitude and Thinking; Enter New Industries and Countries

Published March 13, 2012 Country specific , Economic growth , Enlighten Me! , global women entrepreneurs Leave a Comment
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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

Worldly Women Entrepreneurs: Get Energized!

Published March 5, 2012 Economic growth , Education , Enlighten Me! , Gender challenges , global women entrepreneurs , Inspiration , World entrepreneurship Leave a Comment
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This article is part of the eJournal USA issue “Enterprising Women, Thriving Societies.“  I was asked by the U.S. Department of State to write the lead article, “Women Entrepreneurs Energize Economies.”

Women-owned companies are rising the fastest in the world’s emerging economies — particularly in Brazil, India, Vietnam and the Philippines. In fact, in many developing economies the rate of female entrepreneurship surpasses that in the world’s most industrialized countries, according to Joel Kotkin, a professor of urban studies at Chapman University in California.

I trust it will inspire all individuals — men and women alike — to pursue their dream of starting a business.  There’s even a section tips on how to start a business — don’t miss it!

Immediate download: PDF version (6.5 MB)

Photo credit:  Women exercise in gym in Bogota, Columbia, part of the fitness chain started by Gigiola Aycardi.

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney

International Partnerships Matter

Published February 16, 2012 Country specific , Economic growth , Social Entrepreneurship , Sustainability practices , World entrepreneurship 1 Comment
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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

Zimbabwe Female Entrepreneurs Face Funding Challenges

Published January 23, 2012 Country specific , Economic growth , Finance , Gender challenges , global women entrepreneurs Leave a Comment
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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

When It Comes to Giving, Measure What Matters

Published January 13, 2012 Economic growth , Enlighten Me! , Finance , Gender challenges , Social Entrepreneurship , World entrepreneurship Leave a Comment
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When giving money, give to nonprofits that measure what matters to you.  That’s advice from Mary Ellen Iskenderian (pictured), President and CEO, Women’s World Banking.

Watch video here:  big think interview

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney

Women Are Essential to the Revival of the U.S. Economy

Published January 8, 2012 Economic growth , Gender challenges Leave a Comment
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As Kay Koplovitz (pictured) points out:

Women hold 80 % the purchasing power for consumer goods in the U.S., a sector accounting for a critical 70% of the U.S. economy. So we already know that women are essential to the revival of the U.S. economy.

Women are also a rising powerhouse in building the economy as founders of high growth companies.  Find out why by reading the entire article:

Women:  The Emerging Market in High Growth Businesses

Illustration credit here.

Posted by:  Laurel Delaney

Make a Difference For Women in Conflict-Stricken Countries

Published December 15, 2011 Economic growth , Education , Enlighten Me! , Gender challenges , Inspiration , Social Entrepreneurship , Sustainability practices , Training (entrepreneurial) Leave a Comment
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Are you running a business?  Then you might want to offer your skills to emerging entrepreneurs the world over.  Find out about the difference Bpeace (Bpeace blog) is making in our businesses and the lives of many Afghans — leading to peace building in Afghanistan.

Learn more here.

Photo credit here (related to Bpeace)

Posted by: Laurel Delaney

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