“Effort is one of the things that gives meaning to life. Effort means that you care about something.” – Carol Dweck
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It is no secret that when women owned-businesses blossom and grow, the economy grows too. As cited by the World Economic Forum in their article “How public-private partnerships are empowering women entrepreneurs beyond funding,”: “Research indicates that increasing women’s participation in entrepreneurship and employment could add trillions of dollars to the global gross domestic product,
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According to the World Bank Group, U.S. women-owned firms generate nearly $3 trillion and support 23 million jobs. We are a force to be reckoned with. Collectively, we drive economic growth, enhance social equity, and build stronger communities worldwide.
While the number of women operating their own business is increasing globally,
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“If you don’t see a clear path for what you want, sometimes you have to make it yourself.”
— Mindy Kaling
Happy Women’s History Month from wegg®! The National Women’s History Alliance has chosen “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating &
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Who would have thought? The world’s most useful invention, the umbrella, gets honored and celebrated with its own special day! Not only does the umbrella help keep us dry from the rain, but it also protects us from the heat of the sun. You can also use an umbrella as a fashion accessory or hang them as decoration (as shown).
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“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.”
– Mae Jemison
Celebrating and commemorating Black History Month 2025 is in full swing! This year’s theme, as lauded by the Smithsonian Institute, is “African-Americans and Labor with a focus on the various and profound ways that work of all kinds intersects with the collective experiences of Black people.”
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It’s always an honor to have our esteemed colleague, long-time small business journalist and small business advocate Rieva Lesonsky ask you to contribute to an article she is writing on trends in 2025. I [Laurel Delaney] jumped at the opportunity, so did fellow wegg® Board member and Founder/CEO of Infortal Worldwide Candice Tal – along with five other leading experts in business.
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Over 180 women entrepreneurs in Serbia were given a platform to market themselves and their crafts during the 2024 Women’s Entrepreneurship EXPO satellite event in Serbia, titled “Inclusion of women entrepreneurs into economic flows: opportunities and challenges.” The exposure and experience gained by these tradeswomen will hopefully serve as a beneficial launching pad for partnerships with the influential brands that were in attendance.
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Let’s take you back to the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s when Nell Diamond, CEO of Hill House Home’s Nap Dress became more than just a piece of clothing – it was a symbol of comfort and versatility for a world in flux.
What started as a direct-to-consumer bedding and home business in 2016 had grown into a fashion movement,
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“We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.”
‒ Brené Brown
As families and communities across the U.S. prepare for the Thanksgiving Holiday, our entire wegg® team has been reflecting on our gratitude for all the global women entrepreneurs who make our collective the thriving,
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