tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75166212024-03-16T14:25:09.235-05:00ESCAPE From Corporate America!More and more women are abandoning big companies to strike out on their own. This blog chronicles the reasons why.Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.comBlogger1351125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-3858596700005392902024-03-16T14:24:00.000-05:002024-03-16T14:24:28.574-05:00May the Angels Protect You<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbUKLoT-3R-eNM8PHJJsbUJAvcJ2BrlBbII6WSoX9-hkPUPY9ecLcWC-X4D2xIaQVhMXoQzLjAufeEQxCMuzNOowuWpgd5ukCUWXgUbhGROh2FkwHLcSwJH3_cGUP50_BExhwAb5qG1QXoCwvp8yVzUH4MDR_J55EGaurxJK2NuXECvUJNKJm/s5712/IMG_5497.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbUKLoT-3R-eNM8PHJJsbUJAvcJ2BrlBbII6WSoX9-hkPUPY9ecLcWC-X4D2xIaQVhMXoQzLjAufeEQxCMuzNOowuWpgd5ukCUWXgUbhGROh2FkwHLcSwJH3_cGUP50_BExhwAb5qG1QXoCwvp8yVzUH4MDR_J55EGaurxJK2NuXECvUJNKJm/s320/IMG_5497.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8JwB1G7km-974ZOsicS9eh_RYNhqvTx2o3A2M_aqIiDkcDyG0zYIxIM7veZ3jBL0vcvJSEY_kn8LoRG2KlGRl5fXhK21ppwVs6zDvTqAkDE_WFHFM644p69x3lZK1-zPYT_mHftY6SUa858ryB-WLz-KowEl-j6_sTyzMfL_xGmjQ5RmJtS1/s5712/IMG_5475.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8JwB1G7km-974ZOsicS9eh_RYNhqvTx2o3A2M_aqIiDkcDyG0zYIxIM7veZ3jBL0vcvJSEY_kn8LoRG2KlGRl5fXhK21ppwVs6zDvTqAkDE_WFHFM644p69x3lZK1-zPYT_mHftY6SUa858ryB-WLz-KowEl-j6_sTyzMfL_xGmjQ5RmJtS1/s320/IMG_5475.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuff59gRuMH19jsSV8YSytf36m4-9hosAi7kz0gIOoBDc6aeJPTIz6OG4zm1WxTpNpWYHyTkwqVDt66tW_t8vqI1eUu19YZhaVMkifSme2UBkZpydNwZADxI-CAVnaTilH3W4pJWbWrUsZRl0IBZ6uK0zXnq74HryPCoJUmsg-a0ZzW9ivqk_r/s5712/IMG_5467.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuff59gRuMH19jsSV8YSytf36m4-9hosAi7kz0gIOoBDc6aeJPTIz6OG4zm1WxTpNpWYHyTkwqVDt66tW_t8vqI1eUu19YZhaVMkifSme2UBkZpydNwZADxI-CAVnaTilH3W4pJWbWrUsZRl0IBZ6uK0zXnq74HryPCoJUmsg-a0ZzW9ivqk_r/s320/IMG_5467.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTiuXe2Eixp2HAOIZ5dpjcK7izL-dHBsixLdYOMqMp9f6ukuQw-U2M6nt4tz4eFhNxLr1D5P1b8bZERji3eylx29isvp1Hu49inTunA8ZY3qReta5ExnkNcj9OkeuvVadWRj50D4AyASpWR1zTcw0IpRtjMGXFc3K4cF-bygfJ7xrNn9EjIhm/s5712/IMG_5470.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKTiuXe2Eixp2HAOIZ5dpjcK7izL-dHBsixLdYOMqMp9f6ukuQw-U2M6nt4tz4eFhNxLr1D5P1b8bZERji3eylx29isvp1Hu49inTunA8ZY3qReta5ExnkNcj9OkeuvVadWRj50D4AyASpWR1zTcw0IpRtjMGXFc3K4cF-bygfJ7xrNn9EjIhm/s320/IMG_5470.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbH1bXfTrmzCqEhjBK6qkv9mDYaR8k4V2ZafPjPoWrL6UeQOXbUK6QYrYI8AYB2QvtZO_IqILBXcdhdDyr54z7CxwcQr42ngYCN0i-D2iiRYsxEA7GqM6PLNsqvu8yb1BDcCDtrzvKDU_Ij9c0No5b8LFrjOJxhE5Y4YtaDG-wn72QvPFbofe/s5712/IMG_5487.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbH1bXfTrmzCqEhjBK6qkv9mDYaR8k4V2ZafPjPoWrL6UeQOXbUK6QYrYI8AYB2QvtZO_IqILBXcdhdDyr54z7CxwcQr42ngYCN0i-D2iiRYsxEA7GqM6PLNsqvu8yb1BDcCDtrzvKDU_Ij9c0No5b8LFrjOJxhE5Y4YtaDG-wn72QvPFbofe/s320/IMG_5487.jpeg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved.<br /></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table>“May your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you, the angels protect you, and heaven accept you.” – Irish Blessing (photos of Chicago and the dyeing of the Chicago River green, 3/16/24) <p></p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-30862199482536257302024-03-09T12:45:00.001-06:002024-03-09T12:45:39.341-06:00The Day After International Women's Day 2024<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdQBPlzyec3nuXTUKotB59NtbJ_tr9s1Tj5ROwKx0DlLv3ArMJqwepugxssDqi_6ob1UKwtg9neek_CtuJIa8E-T8kiXXKwDUQ1TpGjJ0ZAzqA-7Z4OxScLLwwvRERKp8OwpHmfl5svs2TLXgHr1DWMdKlmTV4ic0gtvfDT2fy8Wq9cjJFjSJ/s1024/The%20Day%20After%20International%20Women's%20Day%202024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdQBPlzyec3nuXTUKotB59NtbJ_tr9s1Tj5ROwKx0DlLv3ArMJqwepugxssDqi_6ob1UKwtg9neek_CtuJIa8E-T8kiXXKwDUQ1TpGjJ0ZAzqA-7Z4OxScLLwwvRERKp8OwpHmfl5svs2TLXgHr1DWMdKlmTV4ic0gtvfDT2fy8Wq9cjJFjSJ/s320/The%20Day%20After%20International%20Women's%20Day%202024.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: right;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table>"I am continually inspired by the intelligence and relentlessness of today’s young women <b>warriors.</b> They are keeping us all on the leading edge of modern feminism." – Marlo Thomas, Actor and Activist</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-8997787444362835972024-03-02T15:04:00.000-06:002024-03-02T15:04:46.142-06:00Celebrating Courageous Women<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VvkPO3xPkWvqZP2NLCuGyB10ZBsHnh9Ya_5TCkzDMIScQUN68Ff3aIe9gESo9lnKVE_Wmotch6UMIw93o04Hw946IyImkuEalSDL6IH1nHMei2XW6AGrTxnig1a7Ka7BTGiSLkygjnjsayU-Y-0hrWpGbxxlDuAeLNKYwOzTOocFmE93JhHu/s1342/Celebrating%20Courageous%20Women.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1342" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8VvkPO3xPkWvqZP2NLCuGyB10ZBsHnh9Ya_5TCkzDMIScQUN68Ff3aIe9gESo9lnKVE_Wmotch6UMIw93o04Hw946IyImkuEalSDL6IH1nHMei2XW6AGrTxnig1a7Ka7BTGiSLkygjnjsayU-Y-0hrWpGbxxlDuAeLNKYwOzTOocFmE93JhHu/s320/Celebrating%20Courageous%20Women.png" width="286" /></a></div>Throughout history, the vision and achievements of courageous women have strengthened the United States and opened the doors of opportunity wider for all of us. <p></p><p></p><blockquote>Though their stories too often go untold, all of us stand on the shoulders of these sung and unsung trailblazers — from the women who took a stand as suffragists, abolitionists, and labor leaders to pioneering scientists and engineers, groundbreaking artists, proud public servants, and brave members of our Armed Forces.</blockquote><p></p><p>Let's put our hands together and <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/02/29/a-proclamation-on-womens-history-month-2024/" target="_blank">applaud all that you, my dear women readers, have accomplished</a>.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-6245947535996247152024-02-24T14:42:00.003-06:002024-02-24T14:42:39.110-06:00Small Business Ideas for Women Entrepreneurs<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgPj9_Alv1_5v65IFdbO4hkI1oJ0SvU-CFRseCt6WOrUAavnMt3vEd09xhZN3iJkM7kK6PhJP6oxfqWBMCm8FbQGKPXN1qLZFYhJnQlSj3E2m6T3qSumOr7sGrO2lIFa6bHof-0Ko0DkmsAlhNZ7ne-cpKdG2pS37EoaP9rHT9i7oxUvXgP9K/s7188/Small%20Business%20Ideas%20for%20Women%20Entrepreneurs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4797" data-original-width="7188" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgPj9_Alv1_5v65IFdbO4hkI1oJ0SvU-CFRseCt6WOrUAavnMt3vEd09xhZN3iJkM7kK6PhJP6oxfqWBMCm8FbQGKPXN1qLZFYhJnQlSj3E2m6T3qSumOr7sGrO2lIFa6bHof-0Ko0DkmsAlhNZ7ne-cpKdG2pS37EoaP9rHT9i7oxUvXgP9K/s320/Small%20Business%20Ideas%20for%20Women%20Entrepreneurs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Considering personal passions and market demand is crucial when determining what is the best business for a woman to start, allowing for a venture that aligns with both expertise and interest. <p></p><p>That said, women entrepreneurs are rewriting the narrative of small business by bringing their creativity, passion, and unique perspectives to the table. From e-commerce ventures to niche service providers, women thrive in industries ranging from fashion and beauty to technology and sustainability.</p><p><a href="https://seller.alibaba.com/businessblogs/px0029x2u-small-business-ideas-for-women-in-2024" target="_blank">Here is a list of small business ideas for women</a> that answer the question of how to make money from home as a woman entrepreneur. Many require little to no start-up costs.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-49704495915733741692024-02-17T14:32:00.004-06:002024-02-17T14:32:55.336-06:00K-Tec Systems Founder Cathy Koch Goes to Washington<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmuJv1uDYlNjs1b0CZFkMSAg_tdT_uGisEnKH4-Cqjy-5O9sy03B514Sm0e1rhzMeDK0ArmnRNF62EkEcMO1D8WIjZXypFw_RluvGsBz_I-M2q7hhK7mYYQ4vdPyuTmYI_czbP7FoyElyfQ1PilKvhpWCnXPZ8zimTqY_VAOyeyj6_uQzC8G5/s6000/Cathy%20Koch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJmuJv1uDYlNjs1b0CZFkMSAg_tdT_uGisEnKH4-Cqjy-5O9sy03B514Sm0e1rhzMeDK0ArmnRNF62EkEcMO1D8WIjZXypFw_RluvGsBz_I-M2q7hhK7mYYQ4vdPyuTmYI_czbP7FoyElyfQ1PilKvhpWCnXPZ8zimTqY_VAOyeyj6_uQzC8G5/s320/Cathy%20Koch.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>We are big fans of Cathy Koch (pictured) and were thrilled to hear she went from her business K-Tec Systems in Ferndale to the nation’s capital to advise the United States Senate and the federal government about the obstacles facing women entrepreneurs.<p></p><p><a href="https://www.dbusiness.com/from-the-magazine/ms-koch-goes-to-washington/" target="_blank">Read her full story</a> and discover the challenges she faced while growing her business and how she overcame them.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-65470734868895168612024-02-10T14:58:00.001-06:002024-02-10T14:58:55.676-06:00Unprecedented Opportunities Await the Bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfru8Hygk-7O_SEaWULcCz-PWCBXljto0vu6169T-2z7uaNsmMxkT-D0bK1RNZNlYgpwIT_ht2YUHmN1svz0T50fstz4bWa4lHejQ6vodYIq10tarmNwyfarMoTHk6iO1orLj1mpA3oMkPSiX9aj_ME0L2-nAGBQPdquAbO8jeFY01QLswqrME/s4032/Unprecedented%20Opportunities%20Await%20the%20Bold%20in%20the%20Year%20of%20the%20Wood%20Dragon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfru8Hygk-7O_SEaWULcCz-PWCBXljto0vu6169T-2z7uaNsmMxkT-D0bK1RNZNlYgpwIT_ht2YUHmN1svz0T50fstz4bWa4lHejQ6vodYIq10tarmNwyfarMoTHk6iO1orLj1mpA3oMkPSiX9aj_ME0L2-nAGBQPdquAbO8jeFY01QLswqrME/s320/Unprecedented%20Opportunities%20Await%20the%20Bold%20in%20the%20Year%20of%20the%20Wood%20Dragon.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Happy Lunar New Year of the Dragon, or to be more precise, the <a href="https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3245039/year-dragon-2024-predictions-personalities-and-wood-elements-meaning-next-lunar-new-year" target="_blank">Year of the Wood Dragon</a>. <p></p><p>Wood represents vitality and creativity, while the dragon is related to success, intelligence and honor in Chinese culture.</p><p></p><blockquote>This combination makes people born in the Year of the Wood Dragon full of energy and drive. They dream of changing the world and are good at coming up with innovative ideas and implementing them. They are perfectionists and will not give up on their goals easily.</blockquote><p></p><p><a href="https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3245039/year-dragon-2024-predictions-personalities-and-wood-elements-meaning-next-lunar-new-year" target="_blank">The Year of the Wood Dragon</a> is believed to be able to foster growth, progress and abundance, and this year will be good to build a solid foundation for something new with long-term potential. The last Year of the Wood Dragon was 60 years ago, in 1964, the year the Beatles took the world by storm!</p><p>Are you a dragon? If so or even if you aren't, this will be a year for unprecedented opportunities for those who are bold, driven, creative, and full of energy. Play off the strong vibes. Go after what you want.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-56479979836701782592024-02-03T17:17:00.002-06:002024-02-03T17:19:02.016-06:00Take It Global and Unleash Your Full Business Potential<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYIthfaYhaxc4WBeb0Yr3Ov_7cAF8hW_Pq1-OZ63Q_J2XmuR5gpJa66ADxAPDCVnIFeYs7LS7vUGCpga63kbbRfGxDSVWc5F5N2svBEMDBggJGwtGZmHeDIR0gVV1mDT4TFzBdbJINwtiHwylcm9NlxREjf8ReMj3OxRvzs5nZNpF1UmTWACm/s2000/Delaney10FactorsGlobalSuccess-wegg%C2%AE2.2.24.jpg" style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvYIthfaYhaxc4WBeb0Yr3Ov_7cAF8hW_Pq1-OZ63Q_J2XmuR5gpJa66ADxAPDCVnIFeYs7LS7vUGCpga63kbbRfGxDSVWc5F5N2svBEMDBggJGwtGZmHeDIR0gVV1mDT4TFzBdbJINwtiHwylcm9NlxREjf8ReMj3OxRvzs5nZNpF1UmTWACm/w256-h640/Delaney10FactorsGlobalSuccess-wegg%C2%AE2.2.24.jpg" width="256" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">©2024 Laurel Delaney. All rights reserved.</td></tr></tbody></table>"If you have the courage and mindset to go global, and you are ready, I ask you to throw out your local playbook and expand your business outside your local market. The world is wide open. Make it your market, look outward, and you will unleash your full potential." – Laurel J. Delaney, founder and president of <a href="https://womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org" target="_blank">Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global</a>®.<p></p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-90436227599926490972024-01-27T15:26:00.002-06:002024-01-27T15:26:52.853-06:00Expand the Visibility of Female Founders<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QAjixKmk8fucJzdyo_46PiN1LKvaoiFtxolvA1S5fyxXvTj3eu1s6mEyW3W5zWGnDJbcjko-OGxeRHZtiEALd1trLuAgaqrovQpU0SuK-hgtf3-Q_peTdDlnjMc8ZvG_SVMFdhDCeadyqnQ1-UQn11-SNLC7chKViUF_MxeaVmWsfjX6Fw8r/s1040/Expand%20the%20Visibility%20of%20Female%20Founders.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="693" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_QAjixKmk8fucJzdyo_46PiN1LKvaoiFtxolvA1S5fyxXvTj3eu1s6mEyW3W5zWGnDJbcjko-OGxeRHZtiEALd1trLuAgaqrovQpU0SuK-hgtf3-Q_peTdDlnjMc8ZvG_SVMFdhDCeadyqnQ1-UQn11-SNLC7chKViUF_MxeaVmWsfjX6Fw8r/s320/Expand%20the%20Visibility%20of%20Female%20Founders.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>How much does culture and society play a role in keeping female entrepreneurs behind and what can we do to change this?<p></p><p>According to <a href="https://entreprenista.com" target="_blank">Entreprenista</a> Founders Stephanie Cartin and Courtney Spritzer, in order to change this, we need to expand the visibility of successful women founders – which is the driving force behind our Entreprenista 100 awards. Telling these stories and highlighting these women will inspire the next generation.</p><p></p><blockquote>We also need to rethink how we portray entrepreneurs and leaders – emphasizing qualities like creativity, empathy and collaboration rather than outdated masculine stereotypes. Founders in our community are making billions of dollars in revenue collectively, and they’re wearing pink while they do it. </blockquote><p><a href="https://www.girltalkhq.com/how-to-champion-the-fastest-growing-entrepreneurial-demographic-in-the-u-s-women-small-business-owners/" target="_blank">Learn more from Cartin and Spritzer</a> – their biggest piece of advice to women considering entrepreneurship and what the perfect plan might reveal. </p><p></p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-9798291201218731662024-01-20T15:08:00.000-06:002024-01-20T15:08:39.378-06:00Redefining Recognition and Celebrating Female Founders For Their True Worth<p><a href="https://medriva.com/business/redefining-recognition-shifting-the-focus-from-appearance-to-achievement-for-female-founders/" target="_blank"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZDOaX58zZxBTejJumnMZHf0mCQ_-EfDa36E7BPlQ9xJif-HChbncam6aKWulspP9N_CE5TtquhyphenhyphenDP-NX2fcLHydV3evF3ZyHGGCu-8xmebFUKa4GSv7O0Ki7UCFlZf46KrqbltA30zNZY5NZLF0EsVGhz-MwGDbESoqJr-GEBQZlv5Th3oTN/s1040/Redefining%20Recognition%20and%20Celebrating%20Female%20Founders%20For%20Their%20True%20Worth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="695" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPZDOaX58zZxBTejJumnMZHf0mCQ_-EfDa36E7BPlQ9xJif-HChbncam6aKWulspP9N_CE5TtquhyphenhyphenDP-NX2fcLHydV3evF3ZyHGGCu-8xmebFUKa4GSv7O0Ki7UCFlZf46KrqbltA30zNZY5NZLF0EsVGhz-MwGDbESoqJr-GEBQZlv5Th3oTN/s320/Redefining%20Recognition%20and%20Celebrating%20Female%20Founders%20For%20Their%20True%20Worth.jpg" width="214" /></a></div>Changing the way we talk about female founders is a small but significant step towards creating a more inclusive and respectful business environment. <p></p><p>By focusing on their accomplishments and expertise, we can help ensure that their professional achievements are recognized and appreciated, rather than overshadowed by irrelevant comments about their appearance. </p><p><a href="https://medriva.com/business/redefining-recognition-shifting-the-focus-from-appearance-to-achievement-for-female-founders/" target="_blank">Let’s redefine recognition and celebrate female founders</a> for their true worth – their talent, determination, and the remarkable contributions they make to our world.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-16989619543954123422024-01-13T16:17:00.002-06:002024-01-14T10:54:29.270-06:00Making the Leap to Entrepreneurship<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzirU5NiU8rfFSOOLdaSkBvLCRrznpAvWgkyyqL4FI6IlrujhtKbWP1ee7NjULN1s96pa-TPMd1ePUE1AFOspQjogcFcEwsLnHaPMfc3bcY62alp26W_jzpYxa8u8SqgxkIZ7GLzqsX1jquIUQx_krCowB3gE5-SDW7m_pqucSe_i47DAL6iv/s6016/Making%20the%20Leap%20to%20Entrepreneurship.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6016" data-original-width="4016" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzirU5NiU8rfFSOOLdaSkBvLCRrznpAvWgkyyqL4FI6IlrujhtKbWP1ee7NjULN1s96pa-TPMd1ePUE1AFOspQjogcFcEwsLnHaPMfc3bcY62alp26W_jzpYxa8u8SqgxkIZ7GLzqsX1jquIUQx_krCowB3gE5-SDW7m_pqucSe_i47DAL6iv/s320/Making%20the%20Leap%20to%20Entrepreneurship.jpg" width="214" /></a></div>After working in bookkeeping and office management for a variety of businesses and nonprofits over the years, Kristin Cole of <a href="https://www.kcolebookkeeping.com/services" target="_blank">kCole Bookkeeping and Small Business Consulting</a> finally made the leap into entrepreneurship by opening her own small business.<p></p><p>Cole knows from experience that giving up a regular paycheck and benefits to become self-employed is just one of the leaps of faith that entrepreneurs must take when they step out on their own. “If you don’t have a background in this sort of thing, it can feel really overwhelming – not knowing what you don’t know,” she said.</p><p>She offers a handful of suggestions for aspiring female entrepreneurs, one being, "Pull in extra help. Life – especially as an entrepreneur – can be overwhelming. Businesspeople recognize when they need assistance, whether it’s by hiring a professional to help with the books or by making use of free resources like the Small Business Development Center or <a href="https://womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org" target="_blank">free webinars</a>."</p><p>Learn more how Kristin Cole of kCole Bookkeeping and Small Business Consulting helps<a href="https://volumeone.org/sites/startup/articles/2024/01/13/333631-helping-entrepreneurs-with-their-unkowns" target="_blank"> entrepreneurs with the unknowns they face.</a></p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-55926903585918762202024-01-06T16:42:00.000-06:002024-01-06T16:42:18.900-06:00Women's Entrepreneurial Landscape Is Changing While They Fight for their Dreams<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYXMg-kCrdSvPKgf1YThFwcn4nGE3dvTnWXqJmE2Qov8U7tAi6QMfdx37t0uDozD_avkxoE5Wi5Rs2Hlol7w4TmkTTaf2QCbyOMeWubxDhq15bYu6M41c2P8XVXFDKW8LH74haNenFeco3NkxCF630ar_GYroJG9uGvxEQiBxvqCjoEtIRp1x/s2000/Women's%20Entrepreneurial%20Landscape%20Is%20Changing%20While%20They%20Fight%20for%20their%20Dreams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlYXMg-kCrdSvPKgf1YThFwcn4nGE3dvTnWXqJmE2Qov8U7tAi6QMfdx37t0uDozD_avkxoE5Wi5Rs2Hlol7w4TmkTTaf2QCbyOMeWubxDhq15bYu6M41c2P8XVXFDKW8LH74haNenFeco3NkxCF630ar_GYroJG9uGvxEQiBxvqCjoEtIRp1x/s320/Women's%20Entrepreneurial%20Landscape%20Is%20Changing%20While%20They%20Fight%20for%20their%20Dreams.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>While women have historically faced additional challenges, some female founders say the landscape is changing for the better. <p></p><p>According to a report from Gusto, more women are starting their own businesses, accounting for nearly half of new entrepreneurs in recent years.</p><p></p><blockquote>In 2020, women made up 47% of new business owners, a significant jump from 29% in 2019, the report showed. That figure has held near that level — at 49% in 2021 and 47% in 2022 — signaling a stable trend rather than a one-off surge, the report said.</blockquote><p></p><p>Learn how women are fighting for their dreams and making them reality <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/05/female-founders-say-it-is-an-amazing-time-for-women-to-be-in-business.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-88194172292734110422023-12-30T14:35:00.001-06:002023-12-30T14:35:19.135-06:00Happy 2024 From Escape From Corporate America<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tkvMzf4T84AxxsNttih9gSI8Pyos6aX5pRr5lwGhyFNE21s1XwAj652v0dYtewyCo7NxigjEbUddTkMXKMYNwbNmQ2bF6nTHAYVZ-yRwiRW73Ize69b3r5xRxUOYjVQNbsTW9WmWYStLXkOxEfSI-WVNpQevZ6Ajced5BfR9obNgVC7h-Z47/s1024/Happy2024fromEscape%20From%20Corporate%20America.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tkvMzf4T84AxxsNttih9gSI8Pyos6aX5pRr5lwGhyFNE21s1XwAj652v0dYtewyCo7NxigjEbUddTkMXKMYNwbNmQ2bF6nTHAYVZ-yRwiRW73Ize69b3r5xRxUOYjVQNbsTW9WmWYStLXkOxEfSI-WVNpQevZ6Ajced5BfR9obNgVC7h-Z47/s320/Happy2024fromEscape%20From%20Corporate%20America.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: right;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">©2023 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table>Happy 2024 from Escape From Corporate America! <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwells/2023/11/16/6-reasons-2024-is-the-best-time-to-start-a-business/" target="_blank">Discover six reasons why 2024</a> is the best time to start a business. <i>Go for it! </i> <p></p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-22230329267894072622023-12-23T15:17:00.001-06:002023-12-23T15:17:12.150-06:00Love, Light and Laughter<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdoVffGTPBhsyJKak3mddBZIM6FU02MKWPtcmJQLaee38Gj3fMYsDVgsyDgozhK4le03dO3eC6dTQfGR9T0PAOXa1JxMk1i-iktTgWwvjf8DONHZhmJ9umSiySdkHz_R5Y3wUjKN9aNutrHH2q6Fv1Q5gsz8WL91GBr8t6fWtL55rJrgS8Qpu0/s1024/Merry%20Christmas%20from%20Escape%20From%20Corporate%20America.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdoVffGTPBhsyJKak3mddBZIM6FU02MKWPtcmJQLaee38Gj3fMYsDVgsyDgozhK4le03dO3eC6dTQfGR9T0PAOXa1JxMk1i-iktTgWwvjf8DONHZhmJ9umSiySdkHz_R5Y3wUjKN9aNutrHH2q6Fv1Q5gsz8WL91GBr8t6fWtL55rJrgS8Qpu0/s320/Merry%20Christmas%20from%20Escape%20From%20Corporate%20America.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: right;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">©2023 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table>"Merry Christmas! Wishing you love, light, and laughter for good memories this holiday season." – Laurel J. Delaney</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-84343089150308721492023-12-16T15:10:00.000-06:002023-12-16T15:10:05.078-06:00How to Succeed as a Woman Founder<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-XxRJ1_4OFIdTuLXhj1SH2UuNRV8GEtZmxNH-49Bg1TgtMOE6x_WFkx8M-TqmoklCKk9nDHSkqX3rtEsvdnPfFSQ32U8Oo4FHDLr8BfGOoKZZK2OtFmlnpWNhYgQLvVOLN6MCAmxa7GG_y28Lv-6COiJ5rltdcXOUHcdWEn5UXbA1pV4siX2n/s3000/How%20to%20Succeed%20as%20a%20Woman%20Founder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-XxRJ1_4OFIdTuLXhj1SH2UuNRV8GEtZmxNH-49Bg1TgtMOE6x_WFkx8M-TqmoklCKk9nDHSkqX3rtEsvdnPfFSQ32U8Oo4FHDLr8BfGOoKZZK2OtFmlnpWNhYgQLvVOLN6MCAmxa7GG_y28Lv-6COiJ5rltdcXOUHcdWEn5UXbA1pV4siX2n/s320/How%20to%20Succeed%20as%20a%20Woman%20Founder.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>How to succeed as a woman founder? The founders of SoulCycle, Poppi, Halfdays, and more offer their best 5 pieces of advice for female entrepreneurs – from what to read — and what not to read — and how to use social media.<p></p><p>Topics discussed ranged from what to do if a male VC laughs you out of the room (in this case, go your own way and get a loan to start your business) to how to fix your company's Target display.</p><p><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/advice-women-entrepreneurs-soulcycle-poppi-halfdays-founders-social-media-2023-12" target="_blank">They've got you covered</a>.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-80323415957086483892023-12-09T15:42:00.000-06:002023-12-09T15:42:15.355-06:00The Woman Who Keeps On Giving<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OjU984l5gXbaL-rumm9mXoI4XR4c3-gnuxFEP1AnBgPPMBKtT1RT9EOLmM5tG9YwEkERtGADcMo55EDsABx8XSNhD9SHZzE0JfzQ1Bm-MNgm23ljMusD72XhHfi_MGScYBY2Uq1tPHJfTgqkCQnTW_YJoLM84-FeQHoKcl4MvNnyaKykK57k/s4471/The%20Woman%20Who%20Keeps%20On%20Giving.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3357" data-original-width="4471" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OjU984l5gXbaL-rumm9mXoI4XR4c3-gnuxFEP1AnBgPPMBKtT1RT9EOLmM5tG9YwEkERtGADcMo55EDsABx8XSNhD9SHZzE0JfzQ1Bm-MNgm23ljMusD72XhHfi_MGScYBY2Uq1tPHJfTgqkCQnTW_YJoLM84-FeQHoKcl4MvNnyaKykK57k/s320/The%20Woman%20Who%20Keeps%20On%20Giving.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>MacKenzie Scott, a woman who keeps on giving, is well known for her philanthropic behaviors and surprise donations to organizations. <p></p><p></p><blockquote>Scott helped build tech giant Amazon with her then-husband Jeff Bezos. The couple divorced in 2019. She currently has a net worth of $33.7 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.</blockquote><p></p><p>Scott recently announced $2.15 billion in donations over the past year on her website, Yield Giving. She said in the post that the nonprofit donated to 360 organizations, “every one of whom could use more allies.”</p><p>The <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/07/business/mackenzie-scott-donated-usd2-15-billion-to-hundreds-of-charities-this-past-year/index.html" target="_blank">causes are always wide-ranging</a>. One organization who is hopeful in receiving a gift from Ms. Scott is <a href="https://womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org" target="_blank">Women Entrepreneurs Grow Global®</a>, an under-the-radar nonprofit who has been around since 2015 and educates women on how to grow their business through global expansion. To date, they have served more than 40,000 women.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-60169682333739428922023-12-02T13:40:00.002-06:002023-12-02T13:44:39.483-06:00Reshaping Early-Stage Venture Capital (VC) to Better Serve Women Entrepreneurs<p><a href="https://twitter.com/melindagates" target="_blank"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCWZ7CUOG00-VbD05GlqnUv3c2MY1JcZB5pAFy6BG-JmH2VA3lI58lpJDAAQI_JWodale2cS9d6R4DLz5I1k3VChcPbFcUCS-IB6ST8SZyUKZPQrrb227Df75GZpL9gulGD-QI6-3OkhyekwUVoa6D9yHLRE3Pr1xQ7lvvdpRDWLHdR1eAYKR/s1218/Reshaping%20Early-Stage%20Venture%20Capital%20(VC)%20to%20Better%20Serve%20Women%20Entrepreneurs.%20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1218" data-original-width="1206" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCWZ7CUOG00-VbD05GlqnUv3c2MY1JcZB5pAFy6BG-JmH2VA3lI58lpJDAAQI_JWodale2cS9d6R4DLz5I1k3VChcPbFcUCS-IB6ST8SZyUKZPQrrb227Df75GZpL9gulGD-QI6-3OkhyekwUVoa6D9yHLRE3Pr1xQ7lvvdpRDWLHdR1eAYKR/s320/Reshaping%20Early-Stage%20Venture%20Capital%20(VC)%20to%20Better%20Serve%20Women%20Entrepreneurs.%20.png" width="317" /></a></div><a href="https://twitter.com/melindagates" target="_blank">Melinda Gates</a> is trying to change the face of power in venture capital (VC) to better serve women entrepreneurs.<p></p><p></p><blockquote>Given that VCs cater to a select few, fail on about 80%, and need home runs to pay for the failures, the question looms: can Gates make a dent and leave a legacy?</blockquote><p></p><p>Discover the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/dileeprao/2023/11/28/empowering-women-entrepreneurs-5-strategies-for-melinda-french-gates-to-transform-vc/" target="_blank">five challenges and potential solutions</a>.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-75405965885425097632023-11-25T13:28:00.002-06:002023-11-25T13:28:00.134-06:00Make Time For Yourself This Holiday Season<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFM_6Vu6HSDikaAl5uGiXqgDnB_PfM4RPoUk5Td2DgQX0kaBml-ee4lTq9uwi4R4xgwsD9qRLbGO1cxe3HURCO8dtosnB7fjr8IP_sXU_1ietgLt0z7hNlIZB0OzkMcNQLugydbkZm9gZDwkpVS83wzl40Hh8s-XMJiwxlA3dJadQkDvkU3uMB/s1434/Make%20Time%20For%20Yourself%20This%20Holiday%20Season.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1434" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFM_6Vu6HSDikaAl5uGiXqgDnB_PfM4RPoUk5Td2DgQX0kaBml-ee4lTq9uwi4R4xgwsD9qRLbGO1cxe3HURCO8dtosnB7fjr8IP_sXU_1ietgLt0z7hNlIZB0OzkMcNQLugydbkZm9gZDwkpVS83wzl40Hh8s-XMJiwxlA3dJadQkDvkU3uMB/s320/Make%20Time%20For%20Yourself%20This%20Holiday%20Season.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Take (or make) time for yourself. Planning or relaxing must be part of your daily list of to-dos, and what better time to start than the holidays?<p></p><p>Here are <a href="https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/5-things-every-entrepreneur-should-do-this-holiday-season/439699" target="_blank">five things every entrepreneur should do</a> this holiday season. Practice these habits, and you'll notice a change in 2024.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-9021270585305794882023-11-18T13:28:00.000-06:002023-11-18T13:28:02.093-06:005 Secrets to Building a Billion Dollar Brand<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7IMHwPXc_IVrz2g9wgX0RGECctrkZr98npPS-THiuES-gk7yfXalpY6-gw5sip_eiou_iMFnl5WNxfQB-3vWKtoA1vWOfbxGcNiqw2MitDt3JJf2FgGvYL2A58KH2Nf1W0QRE33Ek39hSLwwGOZKMMMs6XThh4NsuMYvdbpLtRAg6VnRQw880/s1560/5%20Secrets%20to%20Building%20a%20Billion%20Dollar%20Brand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="1560" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7IMHwPXc_IVrz2g9wgX0RGECctrkZr98npPS-THiuES-gk7yfXalpY6-gw5sip_eiou_iMFnl5WNxfQB-3vWKtoA1vWOfbxGcNiqw2MitDt3JJf2FgGvYL2A58KH2Nf1W0QRE33Ek39hSLwwGOZKMMMs6XThh4NsuMYvdbpLtRAg6VnRQw880/s320/5%20Secrets%20to%20Building%20a%20Billion%20Dollar%20Brand.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Remember Kathy Ireland? She skyrocketed to fame as a model at the age of 16, is now the CEO of Kathy Ireland Worldwide — a global empire worth over $2 billion. She is now one of the biggest names in business. <p></p><p>Here are <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/05/kathy-irelands-secrets-to-building-a-billion-dollar-brand.html">her top 5 tips</a> for building a billion dollar brand.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-36262029863267090682023-11-11T13:43:00.003-06:002023-11-11T13:43:42.664-06:00AI Is Not a Replacement for Human Labor<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLXJoDwi1QX1LtNOvW44nqasXkFo0jXUCzik25aGvrMTMqGrQ3jEg40QnDfWK2SaII3qXY6535e0gY9mqe3Op3ZuFnpxiW4aCip7qUWlJmD7wEDqkSDt-a36e2ltAx-hdegni-Ia5kfBlcLfir8qGmNFTeNRO-zcbJxEiFVZcNuUiSfByqTpg/s1800/AI%20Is%20Not%20a%20Replacement%20for%20Human%20Labor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLXJoDwi1QX1LtNOvW44nqasXkFo0jXUCzik25aGvrMTMqGrQ3jEg40QnDfWK2SaII3qXY6535e0gY9mqe3Op3ZuFnpxiW4aCip7qUWlJmD7wEDqkSDt-a36e2ltAx-hdegni-Ia5kfBlcLfir8qGmNFTeNRO-zcbJxEiFVZcNuUiSfByqTpg/s320/AI%20Is%20Not%20a%20Replacement%20for%20Human%20Labor.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>After the release of ChatGPT 3.5 last November, we’re still very much in the early stages of people working out what’s possible with the technology. <a href="https://www.under30ceo.com/why-entrepreneurs-still-need-to-leverage-people-even-with-ai/" target="_blank">Everyone wants to know how far it can be taken</a>.<p></p><p>Could AI become a new form of entrepreneurship?</p><p></p><blockquote>Historically, business leaders would leverage a combination of people and capital to push their enterprises forward. In the last twenty years, that’s expanded to “networks” but in the future, it could involve AI, too.</blockquote><p></p><p>While some engineers believe AI might be conscious, most agree that it can’t and doesn’t view morality through the same lens as people. As such, it is up to humans to make the best choice for the direction in which to send a business.</p><p><a href="https://www.under30ceo.com/why-entrepreneurs-still-need-to-leverage-people-even-with-ai/" target="_blank">AI is not a replacement for human labor</a>. It's an enhancement.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-5073546474329915682023-11-04T15:20:00.000-05:002023-11-04T15:20:09.062-05:00Women's Representation in the Workforce Is Not Keeping Pace<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgCUtwtQ0vxglpyzkU9Zz6324-AX2SgiiLBdiZU1358ZbEmSt2SQjiQ6c-n6ahTUb28KVnDVmOufeUacGf6CijmdEyivATPA-TdIuBN8QR4wmRd0trbqTlPG_CMaTzdwBirYVq-VL7Z_M4WrzdLaQrRM1hf3p2NrTULA1PVXV9TgDaqjc2-XA/s5797/Women's%20Representation%20in%20the%20Workforce%20Is%20Not%20Keeping%20Pace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3870" data-original-width="5797" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQgCUtwtQ0vxglpyzkU9Zz6324-AX2SgiiLBdiZU1358ZbEmSt2SQjiQ6c-n6ahTUb28KVnDVmOufeUacGf6CijmdEyivATPA-TdIuBN8QR4wmRd0trbqTlPG_CMaTzdwBirYVq-VL7Z_M4WrzdLaQrRM1hf3p2NrTULA1PVXV9TgDaqjc2-XA/s320/Women's%20Representation%20in%20the%20Workforce%20Is%20Not%20Keeping%20Pace.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Here's a look at the common myths about women’s workplace experiences and career advancement, the specific biases and barriers faced by Asian, Black, Latina, and LGBTQ+ women and women with disabilities, and clear solutions that organizations can implement to make meaningful progress toward gender equality. That’s according to the latest <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace" target="_blank">Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey</a>, in partnership with LeanIn.Org, it's ninth year.<p></p><p><a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace" target="_blank">Upshot</a>: Women are more ambitious than ever, and workplace flexibility is fueling them. Yet despite some hard-fought gains, women’s representation is not keeping pace.</p><p>Hence, why more and more women are starting their own businesses. Controlling your destiny is a good thing.</p><p><br /></p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-87712428603365620932023-10-28T11:53:00.001-05:002023-10-28T11:53:32.529-05:00Education Around Intellectual Property<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsa8A9K8nRzhknxmpoRrBuafRUoOePeY4-TeG-OKWS4uFgjOVnTxlA0w2m8NYtRqUjALpG0uAKmohJ3DKVoYg-uWAOrlIw_ruDQIXT4_4_tGhKTZa8wM32FmD3JhMqxwLZVdFqqSN-Y96p6EBX6O8gPlq2RCS-7qwtBsNYWpZJQuZ3K3yPG9D6/s8192/Education%20Around%20Intellectual%20Property.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5461" data-original-width="8192" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsa8A9K8nRzhknxmpoRrBuafRUoOePeY4-TeG-OKWS4uFgjOVnTxlA0w2m8NYtRqUjALpG0uAKmohJ3DKVoYg-uWAOrlIw_ruDQIXT4_4_tGhKTZa8wM32FmD3JhMqxwLZVdFqqSN-Y96p6EBX6O8gPlq2RCS-7qwtBsNYWpZJQuZ3K3yPG9D6/s320/Education%20Around%20Intellectual%20Property.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The USPTO supports women entrepreneurs and promotes education around intellectual property. <p></p><p>Please visit the <a href="https://www.uspto.gov/initiatives/we" target="_blank">Empowering Women's Entrepreneurship webpage</a> for upcoming events, mentorship opportunities, resources, and tools available through the USPTO. </p><p>The last program they offered, "<a href="https://www.uspto.gov/subscription-center/2023/women-entrepreneurs-what-you-should-know-about-protecting-and-promoting-0" target="_blank">Women Entrepreneurs: Protect and promote your brand</a>," was in collaboration with the Farley Center in Evanston, Illinois.</p><p>Be sure to <a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USPTO/subscriber/new?topic_id=USPTO_12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sign up to receive emails about startup resources</a> and FREE events.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-14313286292291039992023-10-21T17:36:00.001-05:002023-10-21T17:36:30.859-05:00Make Some Extra Cash With a Side Gig<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDXFZJyCfW6eHQQi08wmyCl71yTIcL37_eu6zlXCBgfXz5zBuZ6llBs8mGkyjyDb5NRwErmEuGoBD3IljfhgOT8juopr8h0CnxRrmQbNslWdHlrq7v3o8duXCDzBJYQnL2q1xLzBNN00mfr-PkI0CB3y1nii6B4CbEt5ytXPr9qfH1n57SeMSb/s4368/Make%20Some%20Extra%20Cash%20With%20a%20Side%20Gig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4368" data-original-width="2912" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDXFZJyCfW6eHQQi08wmyCl71yTIcL37_eu6zlXCBgfXz5zBuZ6llBs8mGkyjyDb5NRwErmEuGoBD3IljfhgOT8juopr8h0CnxRrmQbNslWdHlrq7v3o8duXCDzBJYQnL2q1xLzBNN00mfr-PkI0CB3y1nii6B4CbEt5ytXPr9qfH1n57SeMSb/s320/Make%20Some%20Extra%20Cash%20With%20a%20Side%20Gig.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Some people have side gigs – ways to make extra cash – that are even more lucrative than their main jobs. Take <a href="https://pinkychongconsulting.com">Pinky Chong</a>, for example. <p></p><p>She’s a physical therapist by trade, but she makes $8,000 a month on the side by selling luxury items from brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Gucci and Hermes. She has made her extra cash by selling these items on sites like eBay, Poshmark, Mercari and Facebook Groups. </p><p><a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/8-000-month-side-gig-160102846.html">Find out how Chong got started</a> and how you can, too.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-10832509337081667262023-10-14T13:05:00.000-05:002023-10-14T13:05:19.651-05:00Interested In Learning What It Takes to Go Global?<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjTAU_KGhL99HS1XYMFDR8VLBxlrbPZiNpNh25J38DP2goIEfkkc6jjtQlnbyQuXLOfxdpMnPFIEDufNIu5o3ztW0-7XbTJBPP-cKnhuuf3YzHdR78ktj3ljokeE4Lty4ZVJmj4Hb977FBhUdjzSpipeG3pyPydNEHngVMEx4GfJIKThnFTc3/s640/GSBF10.20.23.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="530" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjTAU_KGhL99HS1XYMFDR8VLBxlrbPZiNpNh25J38DP2goIEfkkc6jjtQlnbyQuXLOfxdpMnPFIEDufNIu5o3ztW0-7XbTJBPP-cKnhuuf3YzHdR78ktj3ljokeE4Lty4ZVJmj4Hb977FBhUdjzSpipeG3pyPydNEHngVMEx4GfJIKThnFTc3/w333-h400/GSBF10.20.23.png" width="333" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>©2023 Global TradeSource, Ltd. All rights reserved.</i></td></tr></tbody></table>Feel free to join us (I, Laurel Delaney, will be attending) for the <a href="https://bit.ly/3PyjTv0">8th Annual Global Small Business Forum</a>: <i>Navigate Turbulence in the Global Marketplace!</i> You can join virtually or in person in Chicago on Friday, October 20, from 8:00-11:30 AM CT.</p><p>Sponsored by Associated Bank. Hosted by Foley & Lardner. </p><p>Hear from business owners who know what it takes to go global successfully. As a fellow woman entrepreneur, I know the benefits to expanding a business globally – now you can discover them, too.</p><p>To learn more and to register, visit: <a href="https://bit.ly/3PyjTv0">https://bit.ly/3PyjTv0</a>. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/laureldelaney_navigateturbulenceintheglobalmarketplace-activity-7112837770120753152-9Qsz" target="_blank">Specifics can also be found here</a>. Hope to see you there!</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-58745842612834157142023-10-07T17:47:00.003-05:002023-10-07T17:47:48.635-05:00Reviving An Old School Brand<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVKfvO6Qwdhk7DSfcBZidEZxrp4OpktUdQKpKfk7Cf7JuL-IzwMkODw1VEDw4CcB4mQZSb7x7E9k6ry1rdW5GXw4eibd9FIrd5Ls9JhsLxu3NY2-xvb_3FS5mQwcNc4-HvXonmDMgeBmSTYwzSmZbDqwdEiq-5KfYcNGNa3ih7Xg9x2OvC0Aqz/s1024/Reviving%20An%20Old%20School%20Brand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVKfvO6Qwdhk7DSfcBZidEZxrp4OpktUdQKpKfk7Cf7JuL-IzwMkODw1VEDw4CcB4mQZSb7x7E9k6ry1rdW5GXw4eibd9FIrd5Ls9JhsLxu3NY2-xvb_3FS5mQwcNc4-HvXonmDMgeBmSTYwzSmZbDqwdEiq-5KfYcNGNa3ih7Xg9x2OvC0Aqz/s320/Reviving%20An%20Old%20School%20Brand.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>For 15 years María Obregón, who lives in Northern Chile, has been selling Avon beauty products, turning her work into a family business in which she has been joined by her husband and even the youngest of her children. "Avon for me means freedom," she says with unconcealed delight. "It means independence. It means fulfilling myself as a woman, as a person."<p></p><p></p><blockquote>Recent months have been difficult for Avon and its Brazilian owners, Natura & Co. The conglomerate, which sold its luxury brand Aesop to the French firm L'Oréal for over $2.5 billion, may soon take the same route with another brand, The Body Shop. Natura acquired The Body Shop in 2017 to exploit growing demand for ecological beauty products. But today its priority is to return to maximum profits and spending discipline, prompting a consolidation of assets and interests, reports Reuters.</blockquote><p></p><p>Avon's challenge as a traditional brand is to be relevant to younger women. <a href="https://worldcrunch.com/business-finance/avon-digital-strategy" target="_blank">Read on to learn more</a>.</p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7516621.post-27685873739288617782023-09-30T13:55:00.000-05:002023-09-30T13:55:17.158-05:00Spontaneous Fits of Joy<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAMoahZvS5FjE68fC2Ni6tqXOimVX8r-V4IWHw_kpB3qKhD7K6qESqJY1dHDFNXwBN-TEfCnpXXEWkdUzZK8wU-95BYEQkrk_tQdvVpFiFkqoc4UNXMv41NkuQHXvlbWyl_TA2BjuhwXyxB5ak-KB0vptLpuX-e2BN2ScMYPWZCRLponuZqW7/s1024/Practice%20spontaneous%20fits%20of%20joy.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFAMoahZvS5FjE68fC2Ni6tqXOimVX8r-V4IWHw_kpB3qKhD7K6qESqJY1dHDFNXwBN-TEfCnpXXEWkdUzZK8wU-95BYEQkrk_tQdvVpFiFkqoc4UNXMv41NkuQHXvlbWyl_TA2BjuhwXyxB5ak-KB0vptLpuX-e2BN2ScMYPWZCRLponuZqW7/w400-h400/Practice%20spontaneous%20fits%20of%20joy.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: right;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">©2023 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>Laurel Delaneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09992369484811644891noreply@blogger.com0