resources to help women business owners

Women Owned Businesses

SBA provides resources to help women business owners to succeed. From registering your business, to hiring your first employee, we’re here to help you start and grow your small business.

Starting a Business

• Writing a Business Plan
• Registering a Business
• Licenses & Permits
• Laws & Regulations
• Preparing Business Taxes

Growing a Business

• Hiring Employees
• Employee Benefits
• Employee Incentives
• Marketing a Business
• Business Exporting

Financing a Business

• Estimating Startup Costs
• Financing Basics
• Preparing for Financing

Mentoring & Training

• Find a Business Mentor
• Online Training
• Find Local Resources

SBA Resources for Women

SBA Loans
SBA offers a variety of loan programs for very specific purposes—check out the loan programs described in this section to see if you qualify. Learn More
SBA’s Women’s Business Centers
SBA’s Women’s Business Centers represent a national network of over 100 educational centers designed to assist women in starting and growing small businesses—check out this section for more information and to find the one nearest you. Learn More
SBA’s Women-Owned Federal Contracting Program
The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program provides a level playing field on which WOSBs can compete for federal contracting opportunities. Learn More

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