Many executive women are leaving corporations to start their own businesses. This corporate exodus among women is happening at a rate double the national average. A survey of 800 female and male business owners looked to determine the reasons behind the trend. Among women, glass ceiling issues, feeling unchallenged, and the desire for more flexibility were the top reasons for leaving. In addition, the persistent wage gap, stereotypes about women being less committed to work because of family responsibilities, and the demand that employees spend significant time in the office, were key things that drove women away from corporations. Several companies have been concerned about this brain drain, which negatively affects the health of the organization. Women are seeking a chance and they are taking it. The number of qualified women for these management jobs has increased steadily as more women accumulate experience and education. A survey of 325 CEOs and 461 women at the levels of vice president and higher found that female executives identified three factors most critical to their advancement: consistently exceeding performance expectations, developing a style with which male managers are comfor

Dedication is the act of binding yourself to a course of action. The corporate business is very hard for a women to survive in without being really dedicated. Many times you have to give up things to continue pushing for your goal. The successful women I discussed had to give up food, necessities, and happiness to achieve their goal. In 2001, it is hard surviving as a women therefore we have to work harder to be respected. Men are always assumed to be the better person for the job, but women have stepped up and proven the myth to be false. They were willing to stop at nothing to make their dreams come true.

Saundra B. Parks was wondering out of her apartment, trying to get her floral design business off the ground. She is owner and president and CEO of the Daily Blossom. It is a high-end floral design firm that boasts an A-list of celebrity clients, including Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Eddie Murphy and Jay-Z. Parks’ father raised her to be an entrepreneur, and he has a landscaping business. She is a Vassar College graduate. She read everything about flowers, took a course in floral design at New York’s Botanical Gardens, and used her advertising and marketing background to peddle sumptuous floral arrangements and original designs. Today, flowers are flown in from all over the world, including, such exotic locales as the Netherlands, France, New Zealand, South Africa and Italy, that creates designs. The Daily Blossom also designs centerpieces, table settings and decorations for special events such as Toni Morrison’s 70th birthday party and Spike Lee’s wedding. She has a staff of 15 to create the mood for such occasions. The difficult part about starting the Daily Blossom all those years ago was standing out in New York, a city with a reputation for having some of the best products and services you can find. Parks goals was to begin with corporate clients and build a reputation for on-time delivery, staying open late to fill a last-minute order, and just exceeding expectations. The surprising color, texture and accessories make her designs stand out. The company recently started a basket line and is looking to expand to the home luxury and candle and fragrance business. She wants to open more shops and do more work in the entertainment industry. She would not reveal how much her business is worth.

Deryl McKi

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