ESCAPE From Corporate America!
Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Fun, Girlie Stuff

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It's all about escaping ... and many of these women know how to do it in the coolest of fashion. Writer and creative director Anne Ream ...
Friday, July 27, 2007

10 Lessons Learned on Entrepreneurship

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Following up on our previous post, I decided to elaborate on No. 21: One key lesson learned. Here are 10 that were shared: 1. We only hav...
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Observed Characteristics of Outstanding Women in Business

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The recently published white paper Observed Characteristics of Outstanding Women in Business found that businesses run by women contribute ...
Monday, July 23, 2007

Mom Knows Best About Entrepreneurship

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After all, she is one. With a mother like his, no wonder Richard Branson became an entrepreneurial dynamo. Virgin CEO Richard Branson says...
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Friday, July 20, 2007

Why Do Women Start Businesses?

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I covered many of the reasons why women start a business in my Conference Board article which led me to create this blog but Patricia Green...
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Thursday, July 19, 2007

What Women Want

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An older article yet still relevant. Many women are still tip-toeing the balancing act. As they approach the top, the pull between work and...
Monday, July 16, 2007

Want less free time? Own a business.

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Want more passion in your life? Own a business. Want more free time? Don’t own a business. At least, that's what Sharon Linstedt say...
Friday, July 13, 2007

Boardroom, business, babies or all?

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The big house, the beautiful garden, lots of kids, a great job or business, a loving partner, ideal friends, a family to be proud of ... and...
Friday, July 06, 2007

Still Celebrating Our Freedom

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WSJ's Simona Covel gets tips from Ms. Lexy Funk, CEO of Brooklyn Industries Inc, about tips for small companies looking to outsource t...
Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Celebrating Birthday 3 and 231!

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Happy Birthday No. 3 to Escape From Corporate America (my photo)! Happy Birthday No. 231 to America (my husband's photo)! Now go ...
Monday, July 02, 2007

Good, Hearty July 4th Reading

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Happy Independence Day but we will be back with you soon because on July 4th, we have two celebrations: America's 231st birthday and Es...
Thursday, June 28, 2007

Bo Derek ... Eat Your Heart Out

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We love being a part of a Top anything list and in this case, we are delighted to have made the EmpowerWomenNow.com's Top 10 Women Entre...
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Monday, June 25, 2007

Women take over the leadership of our important institutions

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I know, I know ... I'm late getting to this so for those who are living in a cave larger than mine, this is such a joyous moment for all...
Friday, June 22, 2007

Millionaire Moms

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Are there really secrets to becoming a millionaire mom (woman entrepreneur) or is it just a case of persevering in the face of obstacles? F...
Saturday, June 16, 2007

Off-Ramps and On-Ramps

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We mentioned "Off-Ramps and On-Ramps: Keeping Talented Women on the Road to Success" in April but thought you'd find Jack Co...
Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Finally, Women's Wear for the Hard-Hat Set

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Wouldn't you think that means us? Well sort of. In case you missed this article in the WSJ May 17th by Christina Binkley, check it out...
Monday, June 11, 2007

Do You Vacation While On Vacation?

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Remember riding hip to hip with your brothers and sisters in the back of the family van, eating the snacks too soon, fighting over the music...
Tuesday, June 05, 2007

2007 Survey of Women Business Owners: Read All About It!

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I am always thrilled when someone at a BIG company gives me advance notice on important information. And that's exactly the case here. ...
Sunday, June 03, 2007

Blessed With a Genius for Publicity

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In case you didn't catch the book review in this weekend's Pursuit section of the WSJ on "Aimee Semple McPherson and the Resurr...
Saturday, June 02, 2007

When You Work For Yourself, Anything Is Possible

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Great blog post by author Laura Vanderkam on what's it's like to expect her first child and still be passionate about running her bu...
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Laurel Delaney
Chicago, Illinois, United States
When I authored "Escape From Corporate America!" published by the Conference Board in 2003, I had no idea the reaction to it would be so profound and overwhelming. My inbox was flooded with email messages from gifted women who could not say enough about their dissatisfaction at work. Apparently, I underestimated just how fed up women are with Corporate America. EFCA offers a comprehensive look at why women are leaving BIG companies for entrepreneurship. Hint: They want freedom, flexibility, recognition, more money, and opportunities to leave a legacy -- all the things they once thought they would find within corporations. Are you ready to ... "Escape From Corporate America?"
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