Sheryl Nance-Nash, Author at Women's eNews

President’s Fund Repays Liberia’s Market Women

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Uncategorized ● March 5, 2009

The Sirleaf Market Women’s Fund raises money for the dilapidated market places around the country that employ most of the women and function as multi-purpose social service centers.

Friendships of Black Female Execs Boost Careers

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Uncategorized ● December 15, 2008

The Executive Leadership Council fosters close-knit peer support networks to help black female executives prevail in their careers. One group of friends has formed a second family, sharing everything from funerals to quizzes on the rap scene.

After a Buyout, Fund Shops for More Women Power

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Employment ● May 12, 2008

After weathering a rough first quarter in the stock market the fund manager of the Women’s Equity Fund is still bullish on investing in companies that prize gender equity. One of her favorite companies, Bright Horizons, has just been snapped up.

Car-Dealer Daughters Jingle Keys to Gender Gap

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Employment ● June 29, 2007

Women have been slowly gaining ground in car dealerships and passing milestones. But in a field dominated by family-owned businesses it may be the next generation of daughters who really change the showroom.

Sisterhood Proves Powerful for Some Executive Duos

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Employment ● November 13, 2006

Some sisters who are leading businesses together say a spirit of sibling rivalry helps make their partnerships work. Others tout a deep-seated trust and family bond. Many are cautious about recommending the arrangement to others.

Wall Street Women Form Their Own Inside Circles

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Uncategorized ● April 10, 2006

Financial women in senior jobs are networking, meeting in executive coaching sessions and forming “success circles” with more junior women and peers. Relationships with other women, they say, are key to getting ahead in an industry mainly run by men.

Those Who Step Out of Careers Face Tough Re-Entry

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Uncategorized ● December 16, 2005

More women than men take time off from work, leaving women particularly susceptible to the turbulent process of re-entering the work force. To retain such workers, a recent study recommends companies improve flex-time and retraining programs.

Tips for Women Stepping Back In

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Employment ● December 16, 2005

Microfinance Interest Rates Attract Mega-Banks

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Arts & Culture ● September 12, 2005

Microfinance has gone far beyond a few small loans to struggling female entrepreneurs. These days it adds up to 10,000 lending institutions, at least 50 million customers and nagging questions about high interest rates.

Business Project Watches Its Step in Afghanistan

By Sheryl Nance-Nash ● Uncategorized ● June 20, 2005

After troubles paying Rwandan widows for baskets sold in the U.S., Bpeace has learned some lessons. As it mentors female entrepreneurs in Afghanistan, the nonprofit uses a new playbook and is careful about its business partners.

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