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Women Entrepreneurs
Numbering in at 13M in the U.S., women-owned businesses comprise a vital and growing segment of the economy. This segment employs 9.4M workers, ushers in innovation, and introduces new products as part of a vibrant U.S. economy. Women entrepreneurs bring a unique perspective and sometimes must break ceilings in traditionally male-dominated industries or roles.
SCORE is here to help you fulfill your business ownership goals and achieve greater success. 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.
Only 2.3% of venture capital funding went to startups solely owned by women.
PitchBook, The US VC Female Founders Dashboard
Only 26 women are found as CEOs at Fortune 500 companies.
Apps That Deliver, Women in Business Statistics
12.3% of small business owners in the US are women.
Apps That Deliver, Women in Business Statistics
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"I believe that small businesses are a vital part of a community's economic vitality. I am passionate about helping to improve social justice and want to see everyone's talents have an opportunity to blossom and shine."
Chris-Anna Lazar,
SCORE Volunteer Mentor
Women Entrepreneurs Who Turned to SCORE as a Partner in Their Success
With SCORE by your side, you don't have to go it alone. SCORE has helped countless Women entrepreneurs find success in their small businesses. See how SCORE has helped some of the small business owners start and grow their small businesses. Yours could be the next success story!
Grants Ink
No one in her personal life was able to provide the help she needed so Lorinda turned to SCORE for the guidance she was looking for.
Sway-Oh
Shirley Washington starts with an idea that becomes an Amazon "hot new release".
Specs 4 Us
Maria Dellapina has a vision that's now filling a huge market need for quality eyewear.
Lori's Original Lemonade
Lori Volk took selling lemonade locally to major stores, cafes, independent markets, and restaurants.
Vera Bradley
Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and Patricia Miller have taken their line of women's luggage, acceessories, and clothing to major markets around the globe.
Crawligator
Back From Extinction After 40 Years -- Stacey Kohler brought the Crawligator back to the market.
Our Favorite Things Botique & Event Center
Dr. Lisa R. McGuthry continued in her grandmother's footsteps to run her own business.
GRANTS INK
Small Business Journey
"I didn't have anyone in my personal life that could give me this guidance and school wasn't doing it either. SCORE was the one resource that could give me the tools I needed."
Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
Check out resources created especially for Women business owners.
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Successful Strategies for Women (Part 2): Strengths-based Leadership - slides
This webinar is the second in a two-part series focused on women in leadership. The goal of the session is to focus on how women can increase confidence and overall happiness by... Read more
Successful Strategies for Women (Part 1): Envisioning your business beyond today - slides
This webinar will be the first in a two-part series focused on women in leadership. The goal is to focus on moving beyond the “why” a business was started - oftentimes to achieve... Read more
How to Get Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) Certified - slides
Becoming certified as a Women's Business Enterprise is about so much more than being able to attach the colorful women-owned logo to your business card. Read more
Unconscious Bias, A Major Leadership Blind Spot In Your Small Business Operation - slides
Join this interactive live session, presented by cultural intelligence and intercultural communications expert Major Ben F. Brooks, as he will share best practices for small... Read more
Recovery Continues – Updates on SBA Programs and Services – Economic Injury - slides
At this workshop, representatives Kimberly Stout and Jennifer Tilden update attendees on the ongoing disaster assistance programs. Read more
Dear ReZilient Women, It is ok not to be ok - video
In this workshop, we will discuss how it is ok to not be ok. Read more
Panel Discussion - How to Rebound and Find New Ways to Adjust to The “New Normal” Video
This five-part virtual workshop series starting with this panel discussion is designed to help you find ways for your small business to adapt to the New Normal. Read more
Ask SCORE: How Can I Make My Office Environmentally Friendly?
For most businesses, “office sustainability” is an ambiguous and puzzling goal that appears to conflict with efficiency, consistency, and even profits.
Radio personality giving keynote at women’s business workshop
Marilyn Russell has dominated the airwaves on radio stations, including her current stint as morning host of Frank & Marilyn in the Morning on 98.1 WOGL FM.
Ask SCORE: What Help is Available for My Women-Owned Business?
According to the National Association of Women Business Owners, more than half of all companies are women-owned.
Hundreds Turn Out for SCORE Bucks Women Business Workshop
Women entrepreneurs and small business owners joined professional speakers at SCORE Bucks County’s first-ever Women Building Businesses Workshop.
Should You Get Certified as a Woman-owned, Veteran-owned or Minority-owned Business?
View the on-demand course modules, then attend this live Q&A dedicated to answering your questions about Supplier Diversity & Certifications. Read more