Böcker av Susan Coleman

Within the Great Depression and dust bowl, within the lines of poverty and need of the 1930's there rests stories of lives tossed and turned by circumstances beyond their control. The potential of a human being can be adversely altered and influenced by the hunger, anger and weakness of those responsible for their care and upbringing. This is a story of survival in the face of the negative odds of life during the dust bowl. Who could flourish in such an environment? Only the strong, only the devoted, only the committed. Others less endowed, less courageous, must die.

The story begins with the death of Robby McCormack, a young lad from Connecticut who has fallen over the cliffs at Dover, England. He and two other boys, Declan Ahern from Ireland and Manasche Aussenberg from Spain, had just completed their first semester at the University of London and decide to take a day trip to Dover before heading home for Christmas break. The outing unfortunately ends in tragedy and the resulting wave of consequences continue to affect family and friends for generations.

The Next Wave codifies how growth-oriented, women-owned business are overcoming their unique challenges as they scale up. Rooted in research, this book offers practical suggestions for entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to take these businesses to the next level.

A Rising Tide: Financing Strategies for Women-Owned Firms is a "must read" for current and aspiring women entrepreneurs who want to learn more about the financial tools and techniques that will help them to launch, develop, and grow their firms.