Monthly Archives: June 2009

A visit to In Good Company Workplaces

By Flavie | Published: June 26, 2009
A few months ago I found out about a unique coworking space in New York City. In Good Company caters exclusively to women business owners and provides them not only with an extremely convenient and elegant working environment, but also with valuable support and collaboration opportunities. I visited the space last April during a trip to [...]
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Microloans work best when business skills are taught to receivers

By Flavie | Published: June 25, 2009
A recent New York Times article looking at several examples of microcredit programs around the world notes that their efficiency is increased when business skills are also taught to the receivers. Small business owners thrive when povided with basic entrepreneurship skills and networking opportunities, which allow them to discover new approaches and ideas.
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Local currencies: help businesses, connect residents

By Flavie | Published: June 16, 2009
An article in Yes! magazine’s summer issue presents local currencies as a way to limit the effects of the recession by stimulating local economies. Local currencies such as the Chiemgauer in Germany or BerkShares in Massachussetts force cash to be spent in local businesses, thereby maximizing the use of profits and reconnecting citizens with their [...]
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Microcredit institution moving to the West

By Flavie | Published: June 10, 2009
The Internet-based lending program Kiva will now turn to the United States to fight poverty after serving third world countries for the past four years. Its president Kemal Shah said access to credit has become more difficult for small business owners because of the economic crisis, particularly in the U.S. Kiva allows individual lenders to finance [...]
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