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Securing a contract to supply goods or services to a big corporation could be godsend for a small business at a time when consumer confidence (and spending) has plummeted. Small business owners, especially minorities and women, should be aware that several big businesses have programs in place to actively reach out to and cultivate their [...]

The recent announcement of Sarah Palin to the Republican ticket has spawned much discussion and debate about the ability of working women to balance motherhood with careerism.

Women traditionally have felt and still feel that they need to change themselves in order to succeed in the working world. And there is much disagreement over the effects [...]

Yes, I know, we have never had a “Business Woman of the Month”, but i was so impressed by Ellen’s work (and personality) that I decided that maybe we should start one.
I recently ran across Ellen Rohr’s “Bare Bones” Business site. As I was looking around, I was really impressed by the number of [...]

Every successful company has a list of values, vision and goals — although some “mean” them more than others. What I mean, is that sometimes they are empty phrases so that they have an answer if someone asks, “What are your company values?” Other companies, really try to integrate their values, make decisions [...]

Reported in The Gazette - Cedar Rapids, IA
“The Targeted Small Business program provides low-interest financing for small businesses that are at least 41 percent owned by a minority, woman or person with a disability. “
This article tells of 3 different restaurants which benefited from state loans with a 4 or 5% interest rate, ranging from $20,000 to $45,000.  [...]

For all those female entrepreneurs out there, here are some great resources that I found compiled on the SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership site.  Some, like the library and courses, are good for all you entrepreneurs, regardless of gender.  Many of these organizations are great ways to network, in addition to the specific benefits [...]