What do women and whiskey have in common with going global? Plenty. Because our next on-the-ground WEGG event takes place at the famous KOVAL Distillery in Chicago on Tuesday, September 19 from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Central time where Dr.
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Why is it easier than ever now to take your business global? Does exporting present challenges for women business owners and entrepreneurs? What factors influence a woman business owner to go global? Is there an organization that fosters global growth for businesses in a simple,
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Women are leading the charge in taking their businesses global and the United States is a frontrunner with other nations following suit.
Our friend and colleague Rieva Lesonsky, CEO and cofounder, GrowBiz Media says:
I’ve [Rieva Lesonky] seen this firsthand over the past three years as I traveled to Brazil,
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It’s official! Women Entrepreneurs GROW Global (WEGG) has been launched and is committed to helping women-owned and women-led businesses increase their access to knowledge about exporting their products or services, grow their revenue, create jobs, and make an even more impactful contribution to their families and the economy.
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We are thrilled, honored and humbled to make the prestigious Top 20 list of resources for women entrepreneurs in 2015.
Here’s what StarterPad said about Women Entrepreneurs GROW Global (WEGG):
As the name suggests,
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The Obama Administration is committed to boosting global trade for women entrepreneurs and business owners. They also want to create new export opportunities for them. Here’s why:
- Pay more. Average pay at women-owned exporters is approximately 1.6 times higher than average pay at non-exporting female-owned businesses.
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Supporting women to be entrepreneurial, not to mention globally entrepreneurial, helps reduce poverty for women, their families and their communities.
A big thanks to reporter Sandra Guy (@SandraGuy) at the Chicago Sun-Times for the wonderful interview she did with Laurel Delaney: The Sitdown: Laurel Delaney see plenty of sparkle for Chicago exports.
Be sure to read the the first part of the interview that starts with We are converting …
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The world is no longer flat but truly a valuable place for everyone to conduct business. And WEConnect International, a non-profit organization that helps women business owners succeed in the global marketplace, is helping to facilitate the opportunity.
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