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Laurel Delaney

Nasty Gal's Sophia Amoruso Puts Her Big Global Girl Shoes On

  • Posted by Laurel Delaney
  • Categories e-commerce, Enlighten Me!, global women entrepreneurs, International business
  • Date June 4, 2016
June 4, 2016
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NastyGal's ophiaAmorusoPutsHerBigGlobalGirlShoesOn

I wrote about 32-year old Sophia Amoruso (pictured above), founder of Nasty Gal, in my book, “Exporting:  The Definitive Guide to Selling Abroad Profitably.”  Back then (2012), Nasty Gal made about $100 million in revenues.  She has become a fashion phenom by overseeing a nascent but growing e-commerce site,

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Laurel Delaney

Businesswomen Know How to Rock Our World

  • Posted by Laurel Delaney
  • Categories Enlighten Me!, global women entrepreneurs, Inspiration, World entrepreneurship
  • Date April 6, 2013
April 6, 2013
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Over at Small Business Trends, Susan Payton writes about several inspiring women entrepreneurs who rock our world.

Read:  Women Rock the World

And if you like that, then you will most certainly like:

6 Secrets of Women Entrepreneurs Who Built $10 Million Companies

Elite women-owned businesses — those earning $10 million in revenue annually — are growing in numbers almost 50% faster than $10 million business in general and nearly 100% faster than all women-owned businesses,

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Laurel Delaney

Ideal Country for Women Starting a Business?

  • Posted by Laurel Delaney
  • Categories Country specific, Economic growth, Gender challenges, global women entrepreneurs, World entrepreneurship
  • Date November 24, 2012
November 24, 2012
0

According to “India is Great For Women Entrepreneurs, Bad For Women.  How Is This Possible?,” Amit Midha, Dell’s Chairman For Global Emerging Markets says:

“We have found the ideal country for a woman starting a business in 2012 could well be India.”

How can this be?

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Laurel Delaney

Which Countries Support Women?

  • Posted by Laurel Delaney
  • Categories Country specific, Gender challenges, Research
  • Date November 18, 2012
November 18, 2012
0

To do well as a woman professionally, it might be prudent to situate yourself in a country that treats you well and supports your ambitions.

Earlier in the year, Forbes released its list of the ten best countries for women (not necessarily for women starting a business). 

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Laurel Delaney

Where in the World Are Women Rising Fastest?

  • Posted by Laurel Delaney
  • Categories Economic growth, Enlighten Me!, Gender challenges
  • Date November 8, 2011
November 8, 2011
0

Where are women entrepreneurs rising fastest?  Forget the advanced country of the United States!  It’s Sao Paulo (related article here), Manila and Mumbai where women are leapfrogging to business ownership.  What are they selling?  Think simplistically:  mangoes and home-made blouses.

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Laurel Delaney

Women Are the Key to Establishing Strong Communities Worldwide

  • Posted by Laurel Delaney
  • Categories Economic growth, Education, Research, Social Entrepreneurship
  • Date May 27, 2010
May 27, 2010
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According to studies published by the International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) and the World Bank, women are the key stakeholders for establishing strong, stable communities.

As such, their companies and countries in turn make important global partners in creating efficient and functioning economies.

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Laurel Delaney

How to Avoid Dumb Mistakes in China

  • Posted by Laurel Delaney
  • Categories Education, global branding, International business, Marketing
  • Date December 1, 2009
December 1, 2009
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What a powerful, practical learning lesson:  “Three Dumb Things Foreign Companies Do In China.”

1.  Failing to localize your advertising.

2.  Trying to be trendy.

3.  Not making things big.

Chinese like things big.

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Laurel Delaney

Invest In Women To Improve Our World

  • Posted by Laurel Delaney
  • Categories Announcement, Education, Inspiration
  • Date June 15, 2009
June 15, 2009
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MelanneVerveerHillaryClinton

Hillary Clinton named Melanne Verveer (pictured) as our Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues.

This is a new position, and hopefully Melanne will have the resources and support she needs to carry out her duties and represent our nation to the world on behalf of women and girls.

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