Solution to U.S. Economic Recovery: Business Ownership
Posted: March 16, 2009, 02:13 PM by Leslie Grossman
There seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel - or at least a twinkle of hope. And we're determined to turn it into a starry night! Much like Santa's workshop a week or so before Christmas, the elves - or should I say the entrepreneurs - are busy at work. What are they doing? Coming up with new ideas for doing business differently. Uncovering new revenue streams. Exploring ways to work with their competitors. Wow, exciting times are afoot! Nothing like a recession to get the creative juices flowing. In addition, corporate layoffs have lead to a new stream of entrepreneurs. New business ideas have been unleashed by the very people who have lost their jobs and have realized that they have to take responsibility for their own survival...and perhaps even their "thrival".
Yes, some of these very ideas will not only help people and families get through these tough times, but will perhaps produce exciting new businesses, themselves producing more jobs and creating a new economic stimulus. That's why it's more important than ever, that the government be there to foster small business. At WLE we've decided that no matter how tough it is for us this year, we must be there to continue to provide resources to not only the established small business owners, but the new business owners and the "thinking about becoming" business owners. So like other entrepreneurs, we are moving forward, even with our own challenges, to think out of the box. We will be there this year to help all 3 kinds of entrepreneurs in 9 areas of the country. Starting with our business Off-Site just outside Syracuse, NY (Turning Stone Lodge on April 17), continuing at our conference on May 5th in Twin Cities, MN, then on to Ft. Lauderdale and 6 more cities in '09. Six of our conferences will be held at IKEA stores, a champion to small business.
We will keep doing valuable teleseminars to help all the entrepreneurs out there and offering more resources on our website. Visit www.womensleadershipexchange.com regularly to see the latest we have to support you. All you have to do is "show up"!
Reader Comments
Posted: May 12, 2009, 08:05 PM by Betty-Ann Heggie
Entrepeneurship is a natural space for women- our innovative, fluid approach and our gift of service is the basis of a successful business. All we need to do now is help the recession go away by saying, "What recession??" Ann Pardo says wonderful things about you Leslie- hope we can meet one day... Stillettos forever, Betty-Ann
Posted: May 12, 2009, 08:04 PM by Betty-Ann Heggie
Entrepeneurship is a natural space for women- our innovative, fluid approach and our gift of service is the basis of a successful business. All we need to do now is help the recession go away by saying, "What recession??" Ann Pardo says wonderful things about you Leslie- hope we can meet one day... Stillettos forever, Betty-Ann
Posted: March 17, 2009, 07:41 AM by Chris Brown
Leslie:
You're so right, entrepreneurship with the right attitude will go a long way to helping us not only survive, but actually thrive in the coming months and years ahead. Women's Leadership Exchange is one example of an organization that is helping others to succeed. Thanks so much for your work and your mentorship!
Chris
Posted: March 16, 2009, 04:32 PM by Lynne Goldberg
Bravo Leslie for bringing up this wonderful point. The bottom line is that these are challenging times, and the truth is there has never been a storm that hasn't ended...never! As we acknowledge what is and move towards what we desire, these times just might be the best of all times to manifest new ideas, concepts, businesses! What I do know for sure is that the more we focus on what's wrong, the more "wrong" people, circumstances, situations, etc will show up. It's Law! The more we move towards what's good and positive and what the possibilities are, we start to get those creative juices flowing and use our brains for much more. If we're not part of the solution, we're part of the problem. Let's ALL be part of the solution. I'm looking so forward to presenting my workshop for everyone at the WLE business/spa in Syracusde from 4/17-20 and meeting all the wonderful new friends I intend to make! I think I have to cut a CD of the song "Ain't No Stopping Us Now" to bring!
Lynne Goldberg
Posted: March 16, 2009, 02:13 AM by Margaret Graziano
Democratic or Republican government is not indicative of small business success. Small business success depends on the attitude of the person running the business and their ability to shift as the market conditions shift.
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