Women Are Breaking Barriers in Global Entrepreneurship

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Women leaders are making their mark on the global stage, breaking barriers and transforming global entrepreneurship.  Why just take a look at all the successful global women entrepreneurs highlighted at Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®! 

As gender equality gains momentum, global women leaders are dismantling stereotypes, reshaping industries, and forging new paths to success. 

Over the years, the entrepreneurship landscape has been predominantly dominated by men, with women facing numerous obstacles and biases. However, a new wave of visionary women leaders is challenging the status quo, leaving an indelible impact on both local and global economies. 

From founding disruptive startups to leading multinational corporations, these trailblazers are proving that gender is no impediment to success. Their journeys have exemplified resilience, authenticity, and a commitment to using their influence for positive change.

The Current State of Entrepreneurship

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In early 2018, Global Strategy Group and Public Opinion Strategies conducted a national online survey of 2,165 business owners.  This sample included:

• 764 first year startups
• 1133 startups that were fewer than five years old
• 1032 businesses that were more than five years old

Discover the key findings in the report, Breaking Barriers:  The Voice of Entrepreneurs with the ©2018 Ewing Kauffman Foundation.

Today in Global Small Business: How to Build a Global Footprint

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What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners:

• Meet the startup CEOs going global with EY.
• China pushes forward a new initiative to help small companies go global.
• How to build a global footprint.
• Pour yourself a cup of tea and then sign up for a WEGGinar™, How a Wicked Road Trip to Minturn, Colorado Inspired a Thriving Global Design Business, held on Wednesday, April 4 at 11:00 a.m. Central time and presented by Julia Knight, founder of Julia Knight Collection.  Julia has created a thriving global design business and you'll hear how she did it. The WEGGinar™ is free of charge thanks to the generous support from IBM, UPS and Bank of America but you must sign up to attend: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8918865979114339587.
• Breaking the barriers of expansion for SMBs and it starts with going global.
• Is there a secret to achieving success with a business?  No.  There isn't.  But you can glean some insights from others who have come before you.