Resources for Women Business Owners

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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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.

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 events 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:

BUSINESS INFORMATION FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS ~ WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES