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Archive for October, 2009

Winning in a Man’s World, Advice for Women Who Want to Succeed

Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by .

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Men and women do not think alike. It’s genetic, it’s environmental, it’s inevitable. These differences can present tough, frustrating situations for women working in a male-dominated environment, but it is also what makes companies more successful and life more interesting. In her newest book, Winning in a Man’s World, Advice for Women Who Want to [...]

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Why November Is the Month Female Entrepreneurs Can Gain Momentum

Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by .

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VEF Momentum Connect: Bootstrapping to Success November 10, 2009, Vancouver After a short summer break, the VEF Momentum team is kicking off its 2009-2010 series of speaker and networking sessions with “VEF Momentum Connect: Bootstrapping to Success”. I’ve attended the last two networking events aimed at Young Technology Entrepreneurs and Student entrepreneurs, and I loved [...]

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Stop trying to help your customers

Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by .

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As women, we are sometimes programmed to help others.  We see problems, we know exactly what needs to be done to solve them, we run in to fix them, and all is good.  And this is a good thing most of the times.  In corporations large or small, women are often the ones who notice [...]

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E-Myth Scholar Reveals How to Survive the Rollercoaster ride of a Start-Up

Posted on 23. Oct, 2009 by .

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Like many entrepreneurs, Beverlee Rasmussen had outgrown her  place of employment and decided to venture out on her own to start, what would become a multi-million dollar award winning travel business. She would soon learn that just because you are a great travel agent doesn’t mean you automatically know how to run a travel agency [...]

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Why The Time of Women in Technology is Now

Posted on 20. Oct, 2009 by .

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Last night I attended Connect ‘09, British Columbia Innovation Council’s Premier Event for Technology Start-ups and Innovators. In the space of five hours my experience ranged from frustration through to inspiration and here’s why. On arrival I was hit by a sea of suits, which prompted the question, `Where are all the women in technology?’ [...]

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Happy`Women in Small Business’ Month Everyone

Posted on 16. Oct, 2009 by .

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Female entrepreneurs are taking the economy by storm and that’s why October is Women in Small Business Month. Women In Small Business Month “unites the tens of thousands of women entrepreneurs around the globe,” according to Erin Hurry, president and founder of Girls With Goals. “It is a special and important occasion for powerful and [...]

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Forum For Women Entrepreneurs is on a Mission

Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by .

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As Executive Director of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE), Jill Earthy is responsible for overseeing the strategic growth of the organization. From what I’ve experienced in the last few weeks of joining, I’d say she, and her small team are doing a stellar job. Formed in 2002, this non-profit organization is aimed at women [...]

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The Inherent Advantages of Female Entrepreneurs

Posted on 12. Oct, 2009 by .

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Rachel Garrett recently completed the MSc in Management at Imperial College Business School, England, where her dissertation focused on female entrepreneurship. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Rachel moved to London just under two years ago to work and attend graduate school. Since graduating with a BA in Advertising from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, Rachel has worked [...]

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6th Annual Women of Worth (WOW) Event Hits Vancouver in May 2010

Posted on 09. Oct, 2009 by .

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Our social networks were all a twitter with chatter about the 6th annual Women of Worth (WOW) Conference, that was taking place on October 24th in Vancouver. It’s now happening in May 2010. (See Christine’s personal note at the end). Founded by Vancouver entrepreneur Christine Awram, the WOW conferences are held once a year in [...]

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Big Bash for Vancouver Entrepreneurs in Celebration of Canadian Small Business Week

Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by .

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Connect, Share Ideas & Get Inspired by Like-Minded Entrepreneurs on October 21st – Open Bar, Great Food & Live Entertainment 2009 was a tough year. A lot of businesses folded and a lot of entrepreneurs dusted off their resumes and hit the streets looking for a full-time gig to tide them over. But not you. [...]

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