10 Top Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
1. Amber Grant:
Awarded monthly by WomensNet, this grant provides $10,000 to a female entrepreneur, with an additional $25,000 awarded to one winner annually.
2. Astia:
Network of advisors, investors, and industry leaders, providing expertise to women-led businesses.
3. Eileen Fisher Woman-Owned Business Grant:
Provides grants of up to $10,000 for female entrepreneurs focusing on sustainable business practices.
4. Cartier Women's Initiative Awards:
Offers funding and mentorship to women-led early-stage businesses, with grants up to $100,000.
Provides grants and fellowships to support women entrepreneurs in various industries.
Offers a Fast Pitch competition for women-led businesses, with tracks for tech and consumer goods companies.
7. SCORE (Women's Business Resource Center):
Offers free mentoring, education, and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs.
8. The Small Business Administration (SBA) and Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs):
Provides valuable resources, including: funding, education, and counseling.
Community of women entrepreneurs offering mentorship, education, funding, and networking opportunities.
10. Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC):
Provides certification and resources for women-owned businesses.