Comments on: Christine Gatti Chosen As National Finalist For Women Entrepreneurs http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/ Colorado Womens Network Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:08:29 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Renata http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/comment-page-1/#comment-574 Renata Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:45:56 +0000 http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/#comment-574 In the best of times, women entrepreneurs are hard-pressed to find start-up capital. The number of venture-backed, women-led companies stands at only 6 percent, and in the third quarter venture capital funding to all start-ups fell by 23 percent. Some $4 billion was invested in companies led by a woman chief executive officer last year, and in the last three years the percentage of venture-backed, women-led companies has increased from 2 percent to 6 percent, according to VentureOne, a research firm specializing in venture capital research. The outlook this year is uncertain, given the struggling economy. During the year's third quarter, venture capital investing in all start-up businesses fell 23 percent, according to an October PricewaterhouseCoopers MoneyTree Survey with VentureOne. Women will need to due their due diligence and pursue other creative financing measures. Doing their research on unconventional ways of funding their companies will lead with hard work to the financing they need. In the best of times, women entrepreneurs are hard-pressed to find start-up capital. The number of venture-backed, women-led companies stands at only 6 percent, and in the third quarter venture capital funding to all start-ups fell by 23 percent.

Some $4 billion was invested in companies led by a woman chief executive officer last year, and in the last three years the percentage of venture-backed, women-led companies has increased from 2 percent to 6 percent, according to VentureOne, a research firm specializing in venture capital research.

The outlook this year is uncertain, given the struggling economy. During the year's third quarter, venture capital investing in all start-up businesses fell 23 percent, according to an October PricewaterhouseCoopers MoneyTree Survey with VentureOne.

Women will need to due their due diligence and pursue other creative financing measures. Doing their research on unconventional ways of funding their companies will lead with hard work to the financing they need.

]]> By: sirisha p http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/comment-page-1/#comment-573 sirisha p Sun, 03 Jun 2007 05:00:34 +0000 http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/#comment-573 By: anu http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/comment-page-1/#comment-575 anu Sat, 02 Jun 2007 07:24:18 +0000 http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/#comment-575 By: Xanny http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/comment-page-1/#comment-572 Xanny Sat, 02 Jun 2007 06:55:00 +0000 http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/#comment-572 Contrary to what you see on late-night television, there are no grants for individuals. The Grants that are available are, for Rural Community Development, not for personal use. If you want to open your own business, you're on your own. Contrary to what you see on late-night television, there are no grants for individuals.

The Grants that are available are, for Rural Community Development, not for personal use.

If you want to open your own business, you're on your own.

]]> By: ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/comment-page-1/#comment-571 ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 19:47:51 +0000 http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/#comment-571 profit motive trumps all "isms". (send me your business plan, and we'll talk). profit motive trumps all "isms".

(send me your business plan, and we'll talk).

]]> By: emily http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/comment-page-1/#comment-570 emily Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:25:02 +0000 http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/#comment-570 Yes, they definitely have better lives because they are allowed to approach their employment in more non-traditional ways and don't have to worry about the glass ceiling. Depends on the business though. Being a small business owner, especially in retail, can be VERY stressful and you often end up putting in long hours. Every success is YOURS and every failure is YOURS. If it doesn't work out, it is a lot harder to bounce back from but overall can be a very rewarding experience. Yes, they definitely have better lives because they are allowed to approach their employment in more non-traditional ways and don't have to worry about the glass ceiling. Depends on the business though. Being a small business owner, especially in retail, can be VERY stressful and you often end up putting in long hours. Every success is YOURS and every failure is YOURS. If it doesn't work out, it is a lot harder to bounce back from but overall can be a very rewarding experience.

]]> By: ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/comment-page-1/#comment-569 ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:40:13 +0000 http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/#comment-569 More women are starting new businesses in 1st world nations than are men today. And, 3rd world entrepreneurship hinges on "cottage industries". All cottage industry is dominated by women initially but tend to be plundered or taken away from women by men or local governments when they become profitable. More women are starting new businesses in 1st world nations than are men today. And, 3rd world entrepreneurship hinges on "cottage industries". All cottage industry is dominated by women initially but tend to be plundered or taken away from women by men or local governments when they become profitable.

]]> By: Ace of Spades http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/comment-page-1/#comment-568 Ace of Spades Thu, 31 May 2007 15:21:23 +0000 http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/#comment-568 They frown on that there. Its a very backwards country. So there arent to many. They frown on that there. Its a very backwards country. So there arent to many.

]]> By: shoba a http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/comment-page-1/#comment-567 shoba a Thu, 31 May 2007 14:58:51 +0000 http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/#comment-567 Aurora International is an international website for women in business, including entrepreneurs. Rediff has a section profiling 21 top Indian women entrepreneurs. There is also a Federation of Indian Women Entrepreneurs. They would be an interesting place to start, I would think! Best wishes :-) Aurora International is an international website for women in business, including entrepreneurs.

Rediff has a section profiling 21 top Indian women entrepreneurs.

There is also a Federation of Indian Women Entrepreneurs. They would be an interesting place to start, I would think!

Best wishes :-)

]]> By: Demain8 http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/comment-page-1/#comment-566 Demain8 Thu, 31 May 2007 10:03:00 +0000 http://www.coloradowomensnetwork.org/2007/05/christine-gatti-chosen-as-national-finalist-for-women-entrepreneurs/#comment-566 good video good video

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