As inflation, supply-chain management, and the labor shortage have unfolded in the last several years, the world economy has rapidly shifted concurrently. All of these factors come to a head at one point: globalization. The globalization faction of business looks different now than ever before.
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We are proud to celebrate the 9th annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, which takes place this Friday, November 19th, 2022! The entire month of November is nationally recognized as Entrepreneur Month, with National Entrepreneurs Day falling on November 16th this year. Especially acknowledging the exceptional contributions that women entrepreneurs make to their businesses and the world around them is a priority every day here at wegg®.
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The lasting positive changes that small-business owners have on their communities and the global economy are undeniable and critical to our ever-evolving society. An Entrepreneur article entitled, “4 Ways Small Companies Can Contribute to Global Change,” states that, “Small businesses have contributed positively to the growth and development of economies in many ways.
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Last week, October 11th, 2022 marked the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl Child. This annual commemorative day serves as a celebration of the powerful, strong, and inspirational girls across the world that become change-making and barrier-breaking women. It is also a yearly call to action for world leaders,
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“Communications is at the heart of eCommerce and community.”
-Meg Whitman, Former President and CEO of Hewlett-Packard
For many consumers, eCommerce is a part of our daily lives, from ordering a household item through Amazon to purchasing a gift from a small business on Etsy.
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“Entrepreneurship is that way sometimes: things don’t go according to plan, and you may fail- more than once- but all it takes is that one time you ask for help when you need it, or that creative idea, or that final approval, that can change your life,
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“Nothing will work unless you do.”
-Maya Angelou
As we celebrate the labor of all workers today, we would like to give a special acknowledgment to the dedicated and passionate women entrepreneurs that make up our community. Their tireless hard work and resilience are examples of labor that enriches and sustains themselves,
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“The ability to participate in the digital economy isn’t just life-changing for low-income women, it can also benefit economies. Digitalization of small and medium businesses could add anywhere between $158-216 billion to India’s GDP by 2024.”
-World Economic Forum
wegg is always at the forefront of educating women entrepreneurs on cutting-edge business strategies and new financial evolutions that the global economy and currencies shift towards.
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“Emergency funds can meet immediate needs, but for enduring economic self-sufficiency to be achieved, individuals must be given the tools and training to provide for themselves.”
–UN Women, “In the aftermath of crisis, rural Bangladeshi women pursue economic security”
The global crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 Cyclone Amphan are two of the catastrophes that have devastated the livelihood of women in Bangladesh over the past several years.
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“It is not enough to be good, or even the best, at what you do. It is how you face uncertainty and true difficulties that build your resilience. How you pick yourself up and move forward will define your resilience.”
-Candice Tal, wegg® Board Member
Meet wegg® Board Member Candice Tal!
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