The Women Presidents Organization, an association of women whose companies earn $2 million or more annually, made sustainability the keystone of their annual conference this year by recognizing several women whose commitment to protecting the planet has been not only inspiring but profitable. Of the many entrepreneurs recognized, my favorite was Susan V. Daywitt, CEO of SLM-Facility [...]
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The Big Green Declaration for change believes EVERYONE should adopt a new business model based on sustainability. But I focus on women specifically. Why? I believe women are uniquely suited to transform the adversity we face into advantage. Women have the resilience needed to move beyond crisis-induced paralysis to “full speed ahead.” Our ability to collaborate, network, [...]
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Despite global fears about the economic meltdown, some business leaders think they’ve found a solution that will get the economy moving again: women business owners. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, released the results of a study supporting the claims starting to come from many quarters that [...]
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Yes, the economy is in the tank. Yes, the environment seems on the brink of collapse. Yes, people are scared of what the future holds. Yes, things will get worse before they get better. So what? I’m not the oldest kid on the block, but I’m definitely old enough to remember that we’ve had bad times before. And you know [...]
Monday, April 27, 2009
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