“The seeds of success in every nation on Earth are best planted in women and children.”
-Former President of Malawi, Joyce Banda
A few empowering byproducts that come from a woman starting her own business include self-sufficiency, financial freedom, and confident independence.
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Yet another unfortunate byproduct of the destruction and devastation that Hurricanes Helene and Milton wreaked on communities is that of harmful and lasting impacts on the small businesses in the affected areas. Many entrepreneurs had their livelihoods wiped out as a result of these disasters,
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No matter the size of their operation, business owners have a unique vantage point regarding the upcoming election. Both the presidential and local races can potentially change entrepreneurs’ practices and standard operating procedures everywhere. Amy Shoenthal writes for Forbes, “Regardless of who wins,
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— Denise Morrison, former Campbell Soup Company CEO
Guiding and molding the budding and blossomed ideas of women business owners is the touchstone of wegg®’s philosophy and practices.
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Women entrepreneurs rarely think of just themselves when they set out to start a business venture. Our mission as an organization has always been to educate women on going global so, “they can run healthier businesses and create a new future for themselves, their families,
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“Do not desire to fit in. Desire to oblige yourselves to lead.”
– Gwendolyn Brooks
August is National Black Business Month! Honoring global, and local, black-owned businesses is imperative and ever-important in 2024. Shining the spotlight on this demographic of entrepreneurs is a crucial and timely reminder that efforts are still yet to be made regarding equity and inclusion in the business world and economy.
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In a 2024 study published by Clarify Capital, researcher Emma Parker utilizes findings from the U.S. Census Bureau data collection to uncover “The Best Places in the U.S. for Women Entrepreneurs.” wegg® emphasizes and encourages the globalization of all women-owned businesses, and it is insightful to learn where women entrepreneurs are having the most success in the world.
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“Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently.”
-Marie Forleo, Entrepreneur, Writer and Philanthropist
Any entrepreneur can tell you that navigating and maintaining a work/life balance when running a global business is an ongoing challenge no matter what stage of the journey they are in.
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This Spring 2024, Auburn University’s New Venture Accelerator (NVA) launched the Women’s Entrepreneurship Collaborative (WEC), founded by Jenifer Nay (the NVA’s entrepreneur in residence), with the goal to, “empower more women to pursue entrepreneurship by providing them with training, mentoring, networking and funding opportunities.” Springboarding off the ambition and passion of college students to help their entrepreneurial spirits blossom is nothing short of an exciting endeavor.
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The wegg® team and Board of Directors is comprised of trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders. We jump at the opportunity to showcase and applaud one of our own’s work and prowess. This month, Board Member Kati Suominen published data research findings on the “Uptake,
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