Today’s female business owners are at an advantage due to the many women who support one another. We have collected all the necessary guides for female entrepreneurs to walk you through starting your own business, securing funding, and making sound decisions. Whether you want to file a DBA (Doing Business As) or start a sole proprietorship, LLC, nonprofit, partnership, or corporation (S-Corp or C-Corp), we've got you covered.
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How Do You Become a Certified Woman-Owned Business?
We've narrowed down the process of women-owned business certification.
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How to Start a Business
This simple guide will provide you with all the information you’ll need to start a business.
How to Choose the Right Business Structure
Before starting a business, you’ll want to understand the different business structures available, the existing tax classifications, and more.
6 Free Digital Courses for Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs
We’ve compiled a list of free online courses, specifically designed for women entrepreneurs.
How to Write a Business Plan
A business plan can help you stay organized, achieve your company goals, and align yourself with business success.
Everything You Should Know Before Starting Your Own Business
We’ve provided a list of helpful tips to prepare you for success before you start your own business.
How to Utilize Government Resources for Business Planning
There are a number of resources dedicated to helping you through the early stages of your business idea.
Best Colleges to Help You With Business Planning
The following colleges offer fantastic programs that can help guide students through the different stages of business planning.
How to Find the Right Mentor to Help You Plan Your Business
There are countless benefits to finding the right business mentor — and trust us, it’s not as tricky as it sounds.
How Much Does it Cost to Start a Business?
Learn how much it costs to start a business with this simple guide.
A Guide to Business Loans for Women Entrepreneurs
The financial support offered by business loans for women can be invaluable in helping female entrepreneurs get their ventures off the ground or soaring higher in the air.
Quick Business Accounting Guide
This quick accounting guide will help you stay organized while reducing liability and making smarter financial decisions for your business.
Is a Woman-Owned Business Certification Right for You?
We’ve broken down the pros and cons of woman-owned business certification.
How to Best Prepare for Women-Owned Business Certification
There are a wealth of resources you can consult for help before, during, and after the application process.
How to Make the Most of Your Women-Owned Business Certification
Once your business is certified, you have to work hard to make the most of the new opportunities.
How to Build Confidence as a Female Entrepreneur
The success of women in the workplace is stifled for many reasons.
We Need More Women in Leadership: How to Close the Gender Gap
Gender stereotypes and implicit biases play large roles in the gender leadership gap.
Pathway to the C-Suite — A Business Guide for Women
We have some tips on how women can beat the odds and scale the corporate ladder a little quicker.
How to Earn Respect as a Woman CEO
Explore the best ways in which your leadership can be the example that earns you the utmost accolades as an entrepreneur.