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Saturday, February 23, 2019

Tips, Tools and Resources from the Escape From Corporate America Blog

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We feature a ton of resources, articles and opportunities here on our Escape From Corporate America blog to help women entrepreneurs grow ...
Saturday, February 16, 2019

Women Run the World

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I don't care what this article below says; women still and will continue to run the world.  We have our challenges but we know how to ...
Saturday, February 09, 2019

Sometimes You Just Have to Chill

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©2019 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved. With Chicago's record-breaking low temperatures, it's a good time to hunker down ...
Saturday, February 02, 2019

Let's Put Power in the Hands of Female Entrepreneurs

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According to Mr. Robert Sauer, a professor at University of London, Royal Holloway and Jerusalem Institute for Market Studies, and writte...
Saturday, January 26, 2019

Which Countries Are Leading the Way with Female Entrepreneurs?

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To create a list of the countries with the most female business owners, the CEOWORLD magazine reviewed the data from Mastercard’s Index o...
Saturday, January 19, 2019

Sometimes You Just Have to Declare a Snow Day and Rest

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Instead of working nonstop, sometimes you just need to declare a snow day.  That's what I did this morning in Chicago.  He...
Saturday, January 12, 2019

Online Business Tools to Simplify and Innovate More Efficiently

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Finding tools and resources specific to small business owners helps simplify and innovate more efficiently.  Here are a few, including thi...
Saturday, January 05, 2019

Lessons From 4 Insanely Great and Successful Women Entrepreneurs

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Below is an interview I conducted for Enterprising Women Magazine featuring [photo L-R] AJ Goehle , Kim Robinson , Sandy Marsico and Cha...
Saturday, December 29, 2018

Happy New Year Escape From Corporate America Friends!

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©2018 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved. Be strong, fierce and independent in 2019!  Hugs and Happy New Year from your Escape From...
Sunday, December 23, 2018

Happy Holidays from the Escape From Corporate America Team!

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©2018 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved.
Saturday, December 15, 2018

Two Holiday Tips For Women

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Two holidays tips -- one an article and another a site that features only women-owned or women-led businesses. 15 (Mostly) Local Holiday...
Saturday, December 08, 2018

Focus on Female Founders

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Beer maker Constellation Brands plans to invest $100 million over the next ten years in businesses led or founded by women. Why?  Because ...
Saturday, December 01, 2018

Women Entrepreneurs Are Stepping Up to the Plate With Personal Investments in Startups

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While raising money is still hard for almost every entrepreneur, there's a growing sense that it's getting easier for women at lon...
Saturday, November 24, 2018

Joy to Your World from Escape From Corporate America

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©2018 Laurel J. Delaney.  All rights reserved. "This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that...
Saturday, November 17, 2018

Why You Should Start a Business in 2019 No Matter What

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Starting a business isn't easy and it isn't a decision you should jump into blindly. You'll need savings and a solid plan to m...
Saturday, November 10, 2018

State of Women: The Bad, the Ugly, and the Good

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Below is a snapshot of a big and complex story on women’s rights and the women’s movement. It doesn’t come close to capturing the full b...
Saturday, November 03, 2018

How SHE Got it Right

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According to the latest State of Women-owned Businesses report from American Express , four in 10 businesses in the U.S. are now majority-...
Saturday, October 27, 2018

A National Conversation on Board Diversity in Chicago 11/15

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Where can you find all of the following individuals -- 4 CEOs and 40 corporate board directors -- in one place at one time?  At the 2020 W...
Saturday, October 20, 2018

5 Ways to Handle Bias as a Female Entrepreneur

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How do you blow bias right out the window?  It's easier said than done but below are some pointers.  Remember, you never know when bia...
Saturday, October 13, 2018

36 Chicago Resources for Women Entrepreneurs

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As a sweet home Chicago kind of gal (born and raised in Chicago), I found the list below of Chicago resources for female entrepreneurs pre...
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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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