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

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

Lessons Learned From Three Visionary Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide

Three women share their keys to global success:

  1. Georgette Moschbacher, CEO and president of Borghese, a worldwide cosmetic company.
  2. Linda Rottenberg, CEO and co-founder of Endeavor, pioneering the field of high-impact entrepreneurship, the global phenomenon of using high-growth business to transform economies.
  3. Leila Valez, co-founder and CEO of Beleza Natural, a chain of Brazilian beauty institutes and provider of hair-care products which is taking Brazil by storm.

Learn their lessons here.

Illustration credit:  Borghese

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

Happiness Through Individual Global Initiative

Happiness through individual initiative — better known as entrepreneurship — is something the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton is very familiar with.  After all, did you know:

When Kate was five, her mother, like many aspiring entrepreneurs, saw a niche that could be filled to help others in her situation. As described on the website of the family business, PartyPieces.co.uk, “Carole Middleton founded Party Pieces in 1987 after finding it difficult to source fun, simple party products for her children’s parties.”

Read the entire article:  The Entrepreneurs’ Princess

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

Worldly Women Entrepreneurs: Get Energized!

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

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

 

World’s Largest Entrepreneurial Community

A virtual global marketplace just for entrepreneurs:  EFactor

  • Join a network of thousands of like-minded entrepreneurs
  • Learn from mentors and experts
  • Find investors and promote your start-up
  • Take advantage of exclusive special offers and deals

About EFactor

Illustration credit here.

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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