The Old Girls' Network: Insider Advice for Women Building Businesses in a Man's World

by Sharon Whiteley, Kathy Elliott, Connie Duckworth

Why is it that 95 percent of all investor financing for new businesses goes to men? Women certainly don't lack viable business ideas or the leadership skills to make them soar, but-as the authors,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 073820806X
• ISBN13: 9780738208060
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Basic Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A Must Read for Women Business Owners

Don't be fooled by the title of this book. This is not another "networking" book or a simple "how to start a small business" book. It is also not a feminist propaganda disguised within a business development manual. If you are serious about starting, expanding, or reinventing your business consider reading this book. If you are a woman, definitely read this book! From page one, the angels (read the book to understand why I refer to them as angels) who wrote this book make some basic assumptions: the reader is interested in paving a way in the business world, the reader has the drive to make their dreams come true, and the reader has passion, vision, a pioneering spirit, and the tenacity to make it happen. But be prepared for lots of hard work. This isn't a read me and set me on the bookshelf type of book. The toolkit provided in the appendix (58 pages) includes checklists, to dos, and touch questions that need to be addressed. The Digging Deeper sections in each chapter provide expanded definitions of important concepts and the Summaries at the end of each chapter provide an easy way to review the important points. Thanks to all that made this book a reality! It has a permanent place on my desk as I move my business to the next step and is already highlighted and dog-eared.

A book every woman business owner should read.

This book is jam packed with advice on every page. The inspirational stories give insight on "how it is done" as well as showcase highly successful women entrepreneurs; the tool kit provides a useful blueprint to follow right down to sample legal forms; and the down to earth style makes it easy for women just starting a business to easily follow along. That is not to say seasoned women business owners will not benefit from reading the book to take their business to the next level with the "how to's" spelled out for you.

The Good Old Girls' Network

Ok..Close your eyes. What would the world look like if women had access to capital markets and economic empowerment? It would look far different and we know it. Now close your eyes and cultivate that business concept that stops you working for a paycheck and gets you into that morphic, entrepreneurial state. Please feel free to move forward and change the world with confidence. Why? Because these authors, these mentors, these thoughtful women have shown up and delivered a superior "play by play" manual. This manual includes all the tools and examples you will need to get started, stay strong, and finish first. Make no mistake, these women are out to change the economic environment for all women. What legacy will you leave the women in your life? Buy the book, and cultivate your dream to life!

Why Not Me!

Two weeks after picking up The Old Girls' Network my new photography business was in full swing! The first chapter provided me with the validation I needed to move from thought to action. I have my Business Certificate, secured my company name, opened a small business account and am preparing a full array of my products to be displayed in the main branch of the bank for the holidays. My 6 new retail distributors will realize more sales as a result of this opportunity. I am now experiencing entrepreneurial mania. My passion has exploded into raw enthusiasm and my ideas for new products are endless. The Old Girls' Network has become my daily resource, a partner if you will, in my new venture. I need the business savvy detailed in the book which provides the balance for both sides of my brain. I need to stay on target with my vision and business statements. And, everyday that I have to put myself out to the world for either acceptance or rejection, I need to remind myself - Why Not Me!Whether you are considering your own venture, are already in your own business or are deep into a career in corporate America, you must have passion and you must have your own Vision and Business Plans. I recommend this book to every woman I know.

An Essential Read

This is a must read for anyone. Whether you are starting your own business, want to learn about raising capital or are interested in the stories from many amazing women who are interviewed, this is a wonderful book!