According to the U.S. Census Bureau, women owned 7.8 million U.S. businesses in 2007. And the numbers are growing. If you are a woman small business owner, the pool of information and resources available to help you advance your business is also growing.
Here is a collection of 47 resources for women in small business to explore in order to learn, grow and develop business opportunities. The resources listed here include professional organizations, networking groups, informational websites, conferences and events, government organizations, membership clubs and support groups.
About.com Women in Business
About.com Women in Business is dedicated to providing resources for women business owners and women in business, including start-up business ideas, resources and business information for women entrepreneurs.
American Business Women's Association (ABWA)
The American Business Women's Association brings together businesswomen of diverse occupations and provides opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition.
Babson's Center for Women's Leadership
The Center for Women's Leadership is dedicated to empowering women leaders, at Babson and around the world, to create value by exploring best practices for women's leadership, and providing innovative and action-oriented programs, outreach activities and research.
BizyMoms' Small Business Center
The Bizymoms' Small Business Center provides information for women entrepreneurs, including ecourses, articles, a newsletter and a directory for mom-owned businesses.
The BOSS Network
The BOSS Network is a women empowerment alliance dedicated to highlighting women and creating opportunities for growth by working toward one simple goal -- to build relationships and networks that structure a foundation where women feel supported in their holistic lives.
Business and Professional Women's Foundation
The Business and Professional Women's Foundation focuses on issues that impact women, their families and employers, and strives to redefine today's workplace.
Catalyst
Catalyst is the leading non-profit membership organization working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for women in business.
Center for Women's Business Research
The Center for Women's Business Research provides data-driven knowledge that advances the economic, social and political impact of women business owners and their enterprises.
The Committee of 200 (C200)
The Committee of 200 fosters, celebrates and advances women's leadership in business by offering current leaders access to unique programming plus an unparalleled professional and personal network of their peers.
eWomen Network, Inc.
eWomenNetwork, Inc. is committed to helping women and their businesses achieve, succeed and thrive in the new economy through a loyal, dedicated community of women-owned businesses, corporate professionals and entrepreneurs who want to support and network with other dynamic women.
