Showing posts with label Geri Stengel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Geri Stengel. Show all posts

Monday, November 22, 2021

Addressing Gaps Between Men and Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide

For 23 years, the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) has provided data to guide policymakers' decisions. The latest GEM report focusing on women offers insights into many aspects of entrepreneurship.

With an estimated 274 million women involved in business startups worldwide, they are a force that can drive post-pandemic recovery globally, according to 2020/21 Women's Entrepreneurship Report: Thriving through Crisis.

Read on to discover the key findings on the report from Geri Stengel, Forbes contributor and president of Ventureneer.

Monday, July 31, 2017

The Ultimate Secret to Success That Women Must Share

What do you get when you problem solve with a group of women entrepreneurs? Well I know just the organization that has the answer.  Keep reading.

Geri Stengel, contributor at Forbes, gives us a bird's eye view into what members of the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) found.
  • 77% of members do business with each other.
  • 67% of members’ businesses have grown since joining the group.
  • With growing businesses, 75% pay themselves over six figures annually.
“Entrepreneurs learn best from each other,” said Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., President of our WPO.  And that’s why you join a peer advisory group.

Learn more ...

Monday, January 20, 2014

Article of Interest: Breakout Year for Women Entrepreneurs (2014)

WPO:  http://www.womenpresidentsorg.com
Below we feature an article that lists eleven reasons why 2014 will be the breakout year for women entrepreneurs - brought to you by Forbes contributor Geri Stengel, a serial entrepreneur and nonprofit board member.

Note:  The Women Presidents' Organization is mentioned and Dr. Marsha Firestone quoted in No. 7.  Excerpt follows:
Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) provides peer advisory groups to support women entrepreneurs. Also known as “mastermind” and “CEO” roundtables, peer advisory groups bring the heads of companies together to problem-solve and brainstorm their day-to-day challenges and opportunities under the guidance of a trained facilitator. “Entrepreneurs learn best from one another rather than academic courses,” said Marsha Firestone, president and founder of WPO.
Read the entire article:  11 Reasons 2014 Will Be A Breakout Year For Women Entrepreneurs - Forbes

Screenshot courtesy:  Women Presidents' Organization

Monday, November 11, 2013

Article of Interest: Dare To Grow Your Business BIG

Geri Stengel over at Forbes gives ten ways women can dare to grow their businesses big, that is, if they haven't already.  The ten ways are based on Becky Blalock's own experience rising to the top of the male-dominated information technology industry.

One tip:
3.) Never stop learning

Every entrepreneur I know has built a successful business on the many varieties of learning available. Admitting that you don’t know everything — and never will — is key to growth. Seek outside counsel from mentors and advisors, participate in a peer advisory group, such as Women Presidents’ Organization, listen, read business books and publications, and attend professional development training, etc.
Read:  10 Ways Women Can Dare to Grow Their Businesses Big

Photo courtesy:  Ken Teegardin

Monday, April 08, 2013

News of Interest: WPO Featured in Forbes

WPO Founder Dr. Marsha Firestone is quoted in Geri Stengel's Forbes article, "6 Secrets of Women Entrepreneurs Who Built $10 Million Companies:"
1.) Participate in peer advisory groups: “Entrepreneurs learn best from one another rather than academic courses,” said Marsha Firestone, President and Founder of Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO), a peer advisory group for women presidents of multimillion-dollar companies.
Read the entire article here.