With Labor Day 2026 upon us, the wegg team has been reflecting on more than 10 years of tireless hard work, and the incredible, ever-growing organization that work has built. What began as a simple blog in 2008 has evolved into a trusted global resource for women entrepreneurs,
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The case for women’s participation in international trade isn’t just about fairness. It’s about economics.
Export-sector jobs tend to pay more and offer greater stability than jobs in domestic-only industries. That alone would be reason enough to open more doors for women exporters.
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“Set seemingly impossible goals and then iterate your way towards them.”
– Melanie Perkins, Co-Founder and CEO of Canva
In today’s uncertain economy and amid rising living costs, many people have turned to side gigs as a way to supplement their income.
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Entrepreneurship means being your own boss, and women are doing just that at the highest rates in history. As a trusted resource to women taking their enterprises global, wegg® is in awe of this upward trend. As Black Enterprise reported last week,
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Going global is the way of the world, and international success is a fiscal cheatcode for startups. wegg® knows that intercontinental relevance and a diverse commercial portfolio can extend a business’ lifespan. A country across the world has been lauded for their population’s widespread success in this arena.
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Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, contributing to employment, economic growth, and innovation – and women entrepreneurs play a major role in keeping that backbone strong. Women entrepreneurs power up the world. Their influence extends beyond the United States. According to the 2024/2025 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Women’s Entrepreneurship Report,
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Happy International Women’s Day 2026 from Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global! At wegg, we celebrate women’s achievements every day. Our mantra – together we are faster, stronger, bolder and more global than ever – reflects our commitment to unity and progress. We drive global growth,
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Empowering women is one of the smartest economic strategies the world is ignoring. We know this to be true through more than a decade of work at Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global.
Data shows that closing the gender gap in work could add $12 trillion to global GDP by 2025.
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“The success of every woman should be an inspiration to another. We should raise each other up.”
– Serena Williams
Happy Black History Month from wegg®! This year is the centennial celebration of this month of recognition,
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