Category Archives: Business

International Womens’ Day

8 March 2011 marked the 100th celebration of International Women’s Day. The occasion would be more remarkable, perhaps, if the strides made by women in all aspects of life over the past 100 years were greater and less transitory. Nevertheless, … Continue reading

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Economic Outlook

The New Entrepreneur reports that Women business owners are more optimistic about  the economy than they were six months ago.   While the survey did not give specific reasons for the increased confidence, it’s a good start.

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Why Are Women-Owned Firms Smaller Than Men-Owned Ones?

By SHARON G. HADARY Originally published in the Wall Street Journal The phenomenal growth of women-owned businesses has made headlines for three decades—women consistently have been launching new enterprises at twice the rate of men, and their growth rates of … Continue reading

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Leadership Learning Groups

Fusion Works Leadership Learning Groups are now forming to help you grow your business in powerful and collaborative ways. Please join us for a free introductory session at one of the Fusion Works Open Houses and you’ll receive a copy … Continue reading

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Networking can be enriching for female entrepreneurs

The interaction with other female business owners is one way to get around the entrenched, old-boy groups to grow sales, but it goes beyond building relationships. Women need to leverage their networks, one expert says. For the first eight years … Continue reading

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Grants for Women

The numbers do not lie, more women then men start-up new businesses and successfully run existing small businesses every year. In fact they have a nearly 75% better chance of succeeding in their business ventures then men do. One of … Continue reading

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Networking

I remember one Mother’s Day, my brother and I asked my mom, “why isn’t there a Kids Day?” She told us, “Every day is kids day.” I think of that story whenever I hear someone wondering why there are still … Continue reading

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Women Start Businesses in Record Numbers in 2009

The United States has produced many women making it to the top and becoming successful leaders. This is despite the fact that the environment these women grew up in might not have facilitated their direct access to the business world … Continue reading

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Rationale

When other kids were playing games, Susan Griffiths and Hayley Keane were playing the game of business. Both Susan and Hayley are serial entrepreneurs with over 18 years of experience, who have a passion for assisting women business owners with … Continue reading

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Grants for Women

Women’s Business Grants are numerous, but many women are not aware of all of the offerings available to them. Some of the business grants that are available are just for women. There are so many options not only for just … Continue reading

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