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Rapid Digital Transformation Is Underway in Emerging Markets
Laurel Delaney

Rapid Digital Transformation Is Underway in Emerging Markets

October 24, 2022
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The International Finance Corporation’s (IFC’s) Managing Director Makhtar Diop was joined by a distinctive panel of speakers to talk about how the rapid digital transformation underway in many emerging markets has the potential to have an equally transformative impact for entrepreneurs.

You can watch the video as the esteemed speakers discuss the case for designing inclusive platforms in emerging markets and what the implications mean for digitization of global e-commerce in a post-Covid world.

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A collage of blue, orange, and black doodles of symbols that represent ecommercce, online shopping, and digital marketing.
Lucy Brooks

Ecommerce Marketing is More Accessible Than Ever Before

October 3, 2022
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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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Conquer the World Ladies
Laurel Delaney

Conquer the World Ladies

June 20, 2022
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E-commerce is updating the traditional structures that often hold women back. There’s also a broad avenue opening up for female-skewed shopping, run by women for women.  Has e-commerce made it easier for women to go global?  Yes.  Because the tools are easily accessible and the women can run these businesses from home or on-the-go.

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A woman is sitting at a desk holding a smartphone and a credit card. She has headphones in and is in front of a book shelf.
Lucy Brooks

The Mobile Commerce Industry is Paramount for Retail Entrepreneurs

May 16, 2022
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“As consumer behavior continues to evolve and the retail landscape changes, retailers that embrace and implement these changes early on will be better positioned for success now and in the future.”
-Jia Wertz,“3 Mobile Commerce Trends That Are Dominating 2022”

Our society has become structured around the widespread use of smartphones more and more each year.

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A map of Africa on a globe
Lucy Brooks

Closing the Gender Gap in E-Commerce in Africa

April 18, 2022
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“Prior to COVID-19, women were beginning to thrive online. Action now can reverse the pandemic’s impacts and ensure that women entrepreneurs can lead the future of Africa’s digital economy.”
-Alexa Roscoe and Anne Njambi Kabugi, International Finance Corporation

Brookings has released their Foresight Africa 2022 Report,

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Expanding Global Market Access
Laurel Delaney

Expanding Global Market Access to Women-Owned Businesses and Women Entrepreneurs

March 29, 2021
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The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in partnership with West Blue Consulting, United Parcel Services (UPS) and Trade Law Center (TRALAC), has unveiled a digital trade solutions platform, tagged ‘eTradeHubs portal’ that will expand market access to men and women alike in Africa,

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E-commerce levels the playing field
Laurel Delaney

wegg® Knows That E-commerce Levels the Playing Field for Women Entrepreneurs Who Aspire to Go Global

October 12, 2020
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In their comprehensive diagnostic toolkit, “Women-Owned Businesses in Cross-Border E-Commerce,” the authors (listed in the Acknowledgement section of report) say that e-commerce, which covers both physical goods ordered online and digital goods and services delivered over internet platforms, offers an increasingly important avenue for the growth and internationalization of women-owned MSMEs.

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wegginar® 6/3/20 with Indulgence Spa Products founder, Miranda
Laurel Delaney

Answers to Questions From Our June 3, 2020, wegginar® with Miranda Isaakidis, Founder and CEO, Indulgence Spa Products

June 22, 2020
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Below are answers to questions from our “Building a Successful E-Commerce Business and a Great Legacy During a Crisis” wegginar® on June 3, 2020 with Miranda Isaakidis (pictured far right), founder and CEO, Indulgence Spa Products.

W = wegg®
M = Miranda

W: Did you pivot your e-commerce business during the COVID-19 crisis in terms of marketing or product offering? 

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12 Questions for Web Globalization Expert and wegg® Specialist John Yunker
Laurel Delaney

12 Questions for Web Globalization Expert and wegg® Specialist John Yunker, Byte Level Research During Our weggchat® 5/1/19

May 13, 2019
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Here is an excerpt from our hashtag #weggchat (follow @weggtoday) held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Central time.

Learn How to Expand Your Global Reach Online

Our weggchat™ guest is John Yunker, co-founder Byte Level Research and wegg® Specialist.  

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wegg workshop on March 13, 2019
Laurel Delaney

wegg® workshop 3/13: Experiential Learning on Going Global with Kiesque CEO Jacqueline Smith

February 25, 2019
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We are so excited about our next wegg workshop® March 13th and hosted by Associated Bank (525 West Monroe Street, 15th Floor) from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Central time.

Here’s why we cannot contain our enthusiasm.

Experiential learning/wegg®Kiesque CEO and founder Jacqueline Smith will be sharing her experience running a global small business and expect all attendees (that is why seating is limited!) to engage in a conversation.  

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