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Like I wrote before, entrepreneurship is equal opportunity provider

As long as someone - be it man or woman, has strong idea and determined to make it happen, it is done deal !

Here is nicely complied list of website I found on web - resources for advice, information and tools to help you grow your business

For entrepreneurs, being successful is all about who you know. Use these resources for getting connected with other successful businesswomen.

1. Forum for Women Entrepreneurs & Executives: This forum offers many networking and educational events for women in business.
2. American Business Women’s Association: The AWBA brings women together with events, networking, and education.
3. Ladies Who Launch: The Ladies Who Launch host events and spotlights for ladies who are on the move.
4. WE, Inc.: This non-profit business association advocates and provides resources for women entrepreneurs.
5. Women Entrepreneur Forums: The forums at Women Entrepreneur offer a great resource for connecting with other female business owners online.
6. Women 2.0: This network is made up of women who own technology businesses. You’ll find mentoring, financial resources, and awesome garden parties.
7. National Association of Women Business Owners: NAWBO works to help women achieve power through networking, alliances, and promotion of economic development.
8. Athena International: Athena supports and develops women by inspiring them to achieve their full potential.
9. US Women’s Chamber of Commerce: This chamber of commerce works to take women from being a targeted consumer market into an economic force, opening doors to opportunities for women.
10. Women Impacting Public Policy: WIPP is a voice for women in business on Capitol Hill. You can help WIPP take action, attend events, or check out their business resources.
11. askCharity: askCharity arms women with networking contacts as well as access to key media personnel.
12. International Virtual Women’s Chamber of Commerce: The IVWCC works to help women create profitable alliances and joint ventures together.
13. Team Women: Team Women provides women with networking, support, and an exchange of business leads.
14. Mompreneurs: This organization offers members access to message boards, books and a marketplace.
15. Springboard Enterprises: Springboard Enterprises supports emerging women businesses. Send them your business plan for suggestions and referrals.
16. Woman Owned: Woman Owned gives women information, tools, advice and networking opportunities that can help you start up or grow your business.
17. Women’s Entrepreneurial Network: This network provides contacts, business resources, and tools for success.

Government Resources

Uncle Sam doesn’t just want to take your taxes; he wants to help you jump-start your business! Check out these government resources that you should be taking advantage of.

1. National Women’s Business Council: The National Women’s Business Council is a federal advisory council. They offer business mentoring, conferences, events, and a way to let your entrepreneurial voice be heard on Capitol Hill.
2. Small Business Administration: The SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership offers training, counseling, and other programs and services that are designed to help you succeed.
3. Minority Business Development Agency: The MBDA’s web portal offers events, contracting opportunities, a discussion forum and more.
4. Women 21: Women 21, a division of the Department of Labor, gives women a chance to take advantage of resources, information, online programs and networking opportunities online.

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