More than 12 million U.S. women-owned businesses generate $2.1 trillion in revenue annually, with female founders representing 22.4 percent of small business owners. Women entrepreneurs can use a variety of resources to fuel their growth. Along with resources and tools created especially for women entrepreneurs, SCORE offers free and confidential business advice. SCORE mentors, many of them successful women small business owners, are ready to help you achieve your business goals.
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SBA helps women entrepreneurs launch new businesses and compete in the marketplace. Connect with training and funding opportunities specifically for women.
New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners
The New Jersey Association of Women Business Owners (NJAWBO) is the longest-standing statewide organization of women business owners in New Jersey. Since 1978, NJAWBO has helped women achieve their business vision by providing the tools to develop and grow, including: networking, collaboration, education, leadership, professional development, and mentoring. Additionally, NJAWBO serves as the voice of women business owners to the New Jersey Legislature.
Women's Center for Entrepreneurship
Empowers women to invest in themselves via entrepreneurship by providing necessary resources for women to successfully start, own, operate, & grow their businesses. The Women’s Business Center, hosted by the WCEC, offers one-on-one business counseling, workshops and webinars. These on-going classes focus on essential topics like Financing, QuickBooks, Business Management, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing and more.