Women entrepreneurs are causing quite the scene, and it’s not just here in America. Their ideas and businesses have so much potential, in fact, that Google recently launched the Women Entrepreneurs on the Web (WEOW) initiative. The program is currently targeted at International women entrepreneurs, helping them to grow the online presence of their business. As part of the … [Read more...] about International Women Entrepreneurs find a voice through Google
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10,000 Women: an international women initiative
Besides sharing information about women in business, I am passionate about international everything. I grew up moving around the globe with my family, and was never able to get rid of the travel bug. In college, I became interested in social innovation and entrepreneurship and found ways to be involved with every club that knew anything about it. So naturally, when I came … [Read more...] about 10,000 Women: an international women initiative
Growth rates in women-owned businesses
The good news is rolling in. Women in business are growing their teams, revenues, and awards cabinets. Over the past 15 years revenues are up 58 percent and women-owned businesses exceed the growth rates of all but the biggest publicly traded firms. A recent study released earlier this week outlines how women owned businesses have grown over the past 15 years. The study … [Read more...] about Growth rates in women-owned businesses
Behind Every Great Company: A Great Woman
Not many people know who the CEO’s of the major corporations are, and even less know how many of them are women. Here are some examples of women leading some big name brands. FORTUNE has created a list of the fifty most powerful women in business for the year 2011 and here are a few selections from that list. The number six most powerful woman in business is the leader of Avon … [Read more...] about Behind Every Great Company: A Great Woman
Lessons from the Networking Trenches
I realized this month, during a conversation with one of my closest friends, that I’ve unknowingly surrounded myself with people who compliment me. I’ve been lucky enough to meet these women (and men, too) at school, various jobs, and through friends and family. Without even trying, I’ve created a network of professionals who have been willing to mentor me and support me where … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Networking Trenches