Orange County-based Global Language Solutions is among the nearly three out of four women-owned businesses nationally that support charitable causes with company revenue
In a survey of more than 140 female entrepreneurs from across the nation, conducted by Wobwire.com, 71.4% report donating funds to support a favored charity or cause. The most popular cause: women, children and families
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(Orange County, CA) - January 18, 2011 - Global Language Solutions (GLS) is among the many women-owned businesses that give back to their community through their companies. The Aliso Viejo-based translation and interpreting firm participated in the first annual national survey of female entrepreneurs conducted by Newport Beach, CA-based Wobwire.com, the newswire for women-owned business. Among the survey findings: nearly three out of four companies that are majority-owned by women dedicate a portion of their revenue to organizations and charities that are close to their hearts, many sharing their profits with more than one charity or group. The greatest beneficiaries of the success of female entrepreneurs are nonprofits that support women, children and families.
"Global Language Solutions has a value that service to others makes the world a better place. By receiving pro bono translation and interpreting services from GLS, groups such as Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) and Whole Child International are able to cross the language barrier, giving more families and children access to their support and services," says Inna Kassatkina, president of GLS. "By sharing our financial blessings and language skills, we can make a difference in the lives of others."
Wobwire.com queried more than 140 female entrepreneurs from all parts of the country on a number of issues related to their women-owned businesses, including their philanthropic strategies. The online survey was open from November 15 through December 31, 2010. In addition, the survey asked respondents how they funded their businesses, how many people they currently employ, what they need to take their businesses to the next level, etc. Those participating in the survey own businesses ranging from startups to multi-million-dollar companies.
When asked if they support a charitable cause through their business 71.4% said yes. While they support a wide range of organizations, most reported sharing their profits with organizations that support disadvantaged children and families.
A random sample of women-owned companies that participated in the survey, along with the charities they support, follows:
LAXCarShare
Los Angeles, CA
www.LAXCarShare.com
Charity/Cause: Make it Right – Brad Pitt’s organization to help Katrina victims
Fortis Resource Partners
Irvine, CA
www.fortisrp.com
Charity/Cause: Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Orange County and Ronald McDonald House
Global Language Solutions
Aliso Viejo, CA
www.globallanguages.com
Charity/Cause: Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), Whole Child International, Remote Area Medical, and an organization for the elderly in St. Petersburg, Russia
Tight Assets
Laguna Beach, CA
949-497-0005
Charity/Cause: Laguna Playhouse, American Heart Assoc., Chapman University etc.
Wobwire.com will commit a portion of its profits to Kiva.org with the mission to assist economically challenged women business owners with micro loans.
About Global Language Solutions®:
Global Language Solutions
® (GLS) is a full-service ISO 9001:2008 and EN 15038:2006 certified translation company delivering solutions in over 100 languages. GLS provides culturally and linguistically accurate document translations, website localization, multilingual typesetting/graphic design, cultural and linguistic validation, conference interpreting, voice-overs, globalization consulting, and more. The company's clients include leaders in the government, financial, legal, life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology industries. GLS is a WBENC-certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) and is registered in the Translation Bureau of Canada's supplier inventory list. For more information, visit
www.globallanguages.com or call +1-888-900-9920.
Company Contact:
Inna Kassatkina, President
+1-888-900-9920 or +1-949-798-1400
www.globallanguages.com
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