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Five Key Lessons from Thriving Women-Owned Businesses

Based on findings from a recent study, Professor Patricia Greene outlines five lessons from women-owned businesses that are achieving success despite current economic conditions. The study of women-owned businesses was done by NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business), Chase, and the Center for Women’s Business Research. The study also points to positive signs of growth for small…

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UK View Of Small Business And Entrepreneurship

The ISBE (Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship) conference just ended in Liverpool and I’d consider the conference quite a success.  The conference was held in the city’s Novas Contemporary Urban Centre, a venue designed as a hub for local employment and training.  The site was terrific.  It was such a pleasure to be at…