WOMEN IN
BUSINESS
If you are a woman who
is either starting a business or already running a
business, we have resources for you. The founder of
BusinessInfoGuide.com (Stephanie Chandler) is a proud woman entrepreneur and this topic is
close at heart. Recent surveys show that women are
leading the pack in starting new businesses. This is
great news for all of us!
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Did You Know?
Women owners of businesses with revenues of $1
million or more are more likely to belong to formal
business organizations, associations, or networks
than other women business owners (81% vs. 61%).
-Statistics
provided by the Center for Women's Business Research
Women's Business
Associations and Networks:
eWomen
Network
is a business networking group just for the ladies.
The
National
Association of Women Business Owners
offers an annual business expo,
training and other resources.
The
Forum
for Women Entrepreneurs
offers members a community of networking
opportunities.
WE Inc. is an
association whose purpose is to help women entrepreneurs
succeed through networking, educational programs and
advocacy.
WIPP is Women
Impacting Public Policy.
The
National
Women's Business Council
is focused on the economic issues of importance
to women business owners.
The
Online Women's
Business Center is provided by the Small Business
Administration.
National Foundation of Women Business Owners includes
research information.
African
American Women in Business provides business
resources and events.
The
Hispanic
Business Women's Alliance offers support for members
with news distribution and other benefits.
Women-21.gov
offers resources and networking for women-owned
businesses.
American Business Women's Association is a
membership program providing resources for women in
business.
The
Asian
Women in Business group provides resources and
events.
Digital Women offers online resources and support
for women entrepreneurs.
The
Canadian Women's Business Network provides resources
for women in Canada.
Did You Know?
Between 1979 and 2003,
self-employment rose by 33% among women compared to
only 2.5% among men.
-Statistics provided by the
National Women's Business Council
Statistics:
Center for Women's Business Research
Institute for Women's Policy Research
International Center for Research on
Women
Key facts from the
National Women's Business Council
Business Loans for Women
& Business Capital:
ASTIA
provides VC funding for technology firms headed by
women.
Fund Isabella offers venture capital
funding for women-owned businesses.
Count Me In
offers
loans for women-owned businesses.
Spring Board Enterprises provides capital funding for
women-owned businesses.
Active Capital
was founded by the SBA as a resource for linking small
business owners with investors.
The
Small Business Administration (SBA) offers resources
for its loan programs.
Other Women's Business
Resources:
Locate e
vents for women or
submit your own events at
WomensCalendar.org.
Women's Radio features women as hosts and guests
covering a variety of topics by and
about women.
WomenBiz.gov is
a gateway for women-owned businesses selling to the
federal government.
My Biz for Women
is hosted by the SBA.
Want
to get away for some fun and networking with other
women? Check out
Pause and Play's annual event.
Women's Small Business Center is a resourceful
website from the folks at QuickBooks.
Woman Owned includes a
directory of businesses owned by women.
The
Women's Business Development Center offers
assistance to women in business, conferences and event
information, and certification.
Business Speak Magazine
is a publication for women in
business in Canada.
Books:
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