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Mentoring Women In A Global Economy

BY Susan SolovicTue Jan 24, 2012

Through the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women’s Peace Through Business program, women in the U.S. mentor women business owners in Afghanistan and Rwanda so they can develop their businesses and become even stronger advocates for peace.READ»

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CyberSynch Founder Working To Heighten Diversity In The World Of Startups

BY Susan SolovicSat Nov 5, 2011

Amos Winbush III, the founder of data-transfer and synch company CyberSynch, is challenging entrepreneurs and VCs to support increased minority participation in tech startups. READ»

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Kred Takes Target Marketing To A New Level

BY Susan SolovicSun Oct 2, 2011

Who influences you when you have to make a buying decision? A friend or family member? A fellow business owner? A celebrity hawking a particular brand? Most likely, the answer varies depending on the type of purchase you’re making. Enter Kred, a new social media app that is going turn the world of marketing on its head.READ»

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Who Was Really Celebrating National Small Business Week?

BY Susan SolovicTue May 24, 2011

Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed National Small Business Week to recognize the contributions of small businesses to the economic well-being of America. But notwithstanding the grand festivities, very few small business owners felt like participating in the soiree. Why? Because many don't feel there's much to celebrate.READ»

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Why Aren't Women Leading High-Tech Start-ups?

BY Susan SolovicWed Feb 23, 2011

In 2004, my partners and I unveiled a video news and information website for small business and people thought we were crazy. "Video on the Internet?" was what we regularly heard. But that wasn't the only challenge. There were very few technology companies led by a woman and no one thought we'd succeed.READ»

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Entrepreneurs Soaring to New Heights in International Markets

BY Susan SolovicThu Feb 10, 2011

Only a small percentage of America's small businesses are involved in exporting. British Airways is hoping to change those numbers by helping small businesses open international markets. How? By flying 250 small businesses to any destination in the world the airline flies.READ»

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Does the World Need Another Social Media Site?

BY Susan SolovicSun Dec 5, 2010

I like to consider myself a fairly early adapter in the social media arena. However, most new market entries have failed to intrigue me because they are redundant and don't offer a unique value proposition. So it makes me ask, "Does the world need another social media site?"READ»

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You're Never Too Old to Reinvent Yourself. Ask This 82 Year Old Entrepreneur

BY Susan SolovicTue Oct 5, 2010

Talk about reinventing yourself! Marjorie Alfus is someone who has successfully navigated numerous iterations of her career including scientist, lawyer, real estate, television producer, entrepreneur, mother, grandmother, and health care advocate.READ»

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Accidental Inventors: A Search for Solutions to Everyday Problems Transforms Two Women.

BY Susan SolovicThu Sep 16, 2010

Personal experiences led two women in search of answers to everyday problems. The result: Each became a successful inventor and are now encouraging others to follow their lead. READ»

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Community Farmer's Market Uses Tech Tools to Gain Competitive Advantage

BY Susan SolovicSat Aug 28, 2010

For nearly 40 years, the Belleville Farmer's Market in Belleville, IL has been delighting its customers. In recent years, the produce industry has seen dramatic changes. Now the community market faces fierce competition from big box stores and large grocery chains. In order to compete, the market is using technology tools to gain a competitive advantage. READ»

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Starting Over Means Greater Success for Dog-Trainer and Entrepreneur

BY Susan SolovicThu Jul 29, 2010

"Discontent is the first necessity of progress." -- Thomas Edison. It was discontent that inspired entrepreneur Casey Ray, to do what some small business owners might never have the courage to do. After three years of operations, he started his business over from scratch. READ»

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Turning a Part-time Passion Into a Full-Time Enterprise

BY Susan SolovicSun Jul 11, 2010

A part-time business gives you the opportunity to develop your business model and learn from your mistakes. As your business grows you reach a pivotal moment: Do you maintain the status quo or push the envelope and go full time?READ»

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Peace Through Business: U.S., Afghan, & Rwandan Women at IEEW Conference

BY Susan SolovicSat Jun 26, 2010

There’s an old saying, “When you educate a woman, you educate a nation.” Combine this with the fact that an economically sound country has a much greater capacity for peace and you have the premise behind the Institute for the Economic Empowerment of Women’s Peace Through Business program. READ»

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America's Got Talent! Entrepreneurial Talent.

BY Susan SolovicSun Jun 6, 2010

There is so much talent in all of us. Sometimes a little guidance, assistance, mentorship, or just someone to believe it us can make all the difference in the world. Mentorship and technical assistance can turn the seed of an idea into a blossoming business. READ»

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Does Fate Play a Hand in Entrepreneurial Success?

BY Susan SolovicThu May 20, 2010

Life's journey has taken you to the place you are today. For entrepreneurs, that journey often unveils opportunities which turn into entrepreneurial success stories. So would you call it fate? Intuition? Instinct? Luck? I wouldn't. I call it savvy entrepreneurial smarts. I think entrepreneurs have an uncanny ability to turn life experiences into valuable business propositions. READ»

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Show Me a Market Problem and I'll Show You a Business Opportunity!

BY Susan SolovicTue May 4, 2010

Me too businesses rarely become success stories. Wildly successful entrepreneurs see market problems as business opportunities. They understand the importance of filling a market void to create unique value and build great businesses that become market leaders not followers. READ»

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Sometimes You Have to Get Out of The Way to Allow Your Business to Succeed

BY Susan SolovicWed Apr 14, 2010

Entrepreneurs are creative, energetic visionaries and rick-takers, but sometimes they have to get out of the way to allow their businesses to succeed. READ»

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Are Social Network Profiles Putting Us at Risk for Business Discrimination?

BY Susan SolovicWed Feb 4, 2009

Are you losing business opportunities because of a social network profile page? READ»

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Best Vacation Tip for Small Business Workaholics.

BY Susan SolovicWed Dec 3, 2008

Do you actually go on vacation when you go on vacation? Typically, I don't. This Thanksgiving week my husband and I went to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. We frequently choose that holiday week for our vacation because I'm only gone for ...READ»

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A Small Business Lesson I Learned from a Spy.

BY Susan SolovicWed Nov 26, 2008

I was speechless (and for me that hardly ever happens) when I met Valerie Plame Wilson last week at a VIP reception in New York hosted by the Women's Leadership Exchange (WLE) and Aetna. You may recall, Valerie is the former CIA ...READ»