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Alliance of Business Women International ABWI is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 to encourage and support businesswomen involved or interested in international trade opportunities. ABWI is supported by women entrepreneurs and women in corporate America, politics and government, film, agriculture, and service-oriented, educational and cultural sectors. American Business Women’s Association ABWA’s mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. American Woman's Economic Development Corp. (AWED)
AWED is a nonprofit that helps women start and grow their businesses. Based
in New York City, with offices in southern California, Connecticut and
Washington, D.C., AWED has served over 100,000 women with training,
counseling, seminars and networking.
Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) Provides information and resources for microbusinesses—those with five or
fewer employees that require $35,000 or less of start-up capital and do not
have access to the commercial banking sector. In general, AEO provide
entrepreneurs with training and technical assistance, microloans, access to
market services and training, and/or economic literacy and asset development
services.
Many AEO
members provide direct microloans of $35,000 or less. Those who don't operate
their own loan funds act as referral organizations, directing individuals to
other groups and organizations that provide lending services. In most cases, organizations
require that individuals complete a training program before they can become
eligible for microloans.
Center for Women’s Business Research
The Center for Women's Business Research, founded as the National Foundation
for Women Business Owners, provides original, groundbreaking research to
document the economic and social contributions of women-owned firms, and
consulting and public relations services to maximize the benefits of that
knowledge.
Digital Women Digital Women was created for women in business, businesswomen and all women around the globe looking for a place to gather free resources, business tips, home business ideas, and a place to gather together. It is an international online community for women in business around the globe. Membership is free for women. Direct Selling Women's Association The Direct Selling Women's Association is an international association that works to unite direct sellers around a shared vision of personal and financial success. FranchiseWoman.com FranchiseWoman.com profiles women entrepreneurs and provides the most up-to-date resources and information on how to be a successful franchise owner. KeyBank KeyBank's Web site is dedicated to women business owners and gives advice on how to secure funding, forecast sales and manage accounts payable. National Foundation for Female Executives (NAFE)
NAFE provides resources and services to women through education, networking
and public policy.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
For nearly 25 years, members have benefited from NAWBO's growing network,
advocacy and resources. NAWBO is a membership organization that provides
resources and networking opportunities for women in business.
The National Women Business Owners Corporation A national 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, NWBOC was
established to increase competition for corporate and government contracts
through implementation of an economic development strategy for women business
owners. NWBOC is a sister organization to the National Association of Women
Business Owners (NAWBO) and the Center for Women's
Business Research (CWBR).
Online Women’s Business Center Access business basics, networking opportunities and search state Women’s
Business Centers on this site. Learn about WNET (Women’s Network for
Entrepreneurial Training) Roundtables and find an event in your city.
Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) OWIT is a nonprofit, professional organization designed to promote women doing business in international trade by providing networking and educational opportunities. Springboard Enterprises Springboard Enterprises is a national, nonprofit that aims to increase women business owners' participation in equity capital markets. Springboard offers education and coaching programs, connections with investors and business development professionals. Venture Funding for Women Entrepreneurs Report This report developed by Growthink Research and re:invention,
inc. focuses on private companies with female entrepreneurs that have
successfully raised capital.
WomanOwned.com This site provides online business information and networking assistance, as well as a number of resources for setting up, running and small growing businesses. One notable feature is an online search engine of women business owners from every type of industry and from nearly every country around the world. Women Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century Web Site
This site is a collaborative project between the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA) and Department of Labor. The site is shaped to help
women navigate the ever-changing business climate.
Women’s Business Centers (WBC) Each women’s business center, supported by the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA), provides assistance and/or training in finance,
management, marketing, procurement and the Internet, and addresses
specialized topics such as home-based businesses, corporate executive
downsizing and welfare-to-work. A number of them also are intermediaries for
the SBA’s MicroLoan and Loan Prequalification programs. Each WBC tailors its
programs to the needs of its community, and many offer programs and
counseling in two or more languages.
Women’s Financial Network at Siebert (Business Center) Regardless of your stage of development—from conception of idea to long-term growth—WFN at Siebert is committed to providing key resources for women business owners. This site has links to organizations providing funding to early- and mid-stage companies and a distinguished group of network affiliates dedicated to promoting women in business
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