I collect news stories about our sisters abroad and their challenges as well as their successes. Here are some of the the highlights that I felt you would enjoy.

Barriers still exist in accessing credit - Research
Ghana News - Accra,Ghana
Dr Egyir said it was the core objective of the study to document the current situation of barriers to access of micro finance to rural women entrepreneurs …
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Locals in new book
Terrace Standard - BC, Canada
FOUR LOCAL women were recognized for their success in business as part of a book celebrating women entrepreneurs around the province. …
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IFC supports African women entrepreneurs
Afrique en ligne - Angers,France
This includes the creation of several debt and equity funds for women-owned businesses, evidence that investors are eager to tap into this emerging market. …
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Starting a Company: From Idea to Reality
PRLog.Org (press release) - Bucuresti,Romania
The National Association of Women Business Owners, Central Jersey Chapter (NAWBOCJ) is a network of women entrepreneurs who provide each other with …
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Nigeria: Oceanic MD, Others Bag Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award
AllAfrica.com - Washington,USA
… Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS), Mrs. Mercy T. Iyortyer, were at the weekend presented with the award of the women entrepreneur of the year. …
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Tamkeen empowerment strategy opens doors for US and Arab women …
Zawya (press release) - United Arab Emirates
For women entrepreneurs too, Tamkeen has opened new doors by making instruments of finance available through its loans initiatives with Shamil Bank …
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Latina entrepreneur raises the roof of success
Fort Worth Business Press - Fort Worth,TX,USA
“There are not a lot of Latina entrepreneurs out there. That’s one of the reasons I have to step out and show women in general that you can do it,” she said …
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More women needed for capital market- DG/SEC
Ceylon Daily News - Ceylon,Sri Lanka
“We will be targeting women entrepreneurs and expect to attract women in the grass root level for the capital market,” he said. “SEC is planning to attract …
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Female-Powered Green Revolution
By Karla Maquiling
EchoStore, the first sustainable lifestyle store in the Philippines, is the brainchild of marketing expert Chit Juan, writer-artist and wellness advocate Jeannie Javelosa, and coffee entrepreneur Reena Francisco. …
PinoyCentric.com - http://pinoycentric.com/

Chilean Entrepreneur is the European Winner of the 2nd Annual …
By sashok(sashok)
Start-up specializing in the commercialization of eco-friendly salmon skin leather is awarded one of the most prestigious awards for women entrepreneurs by Cartier and the Women’s Forum. London, UK (PRWEB) October 26, 2008 — Laura …
Internet Business - http://internetbusinesshub.blogspot.com/

Canadian Women in Business Shattering Glass Ceiling
By Audie
CIBC World Markets’ five-year projection of the creation of 260000 new businesses across Canada is breathing new life in the hearts of our nation’s entrepreneurs. And Canadian women are poised to be major players in this trend with the …
The Marrek Group - http://blog.marrek.com/

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