Women's Business Resources

Recognizing that women are starting businesses at twice the rate of all businesses and staying in business longer, we want to make you aware of resources available to assist you at every stage of developing or expanding your business.

There are several SBA programs specifically designed to help women succeed in Business. They include:

The Online Women's Business Center - a comprehensive training, counseling and information resource on the Internet

Women's Business Centers - Several are located in Northern California and provide targeted management, financial and training assistance for both start-up and existing women owned businesses

We recognize that many business owners suffer from the effects of isolation. In addition to connecting with your industry associations and local chambers of commerce, many women find it beneficial to connect with other female entrepreneurs. We hope you will find this information on some of the South Bay's women's associations and networking groups helpful. Please contact them directly for more information.

In addition, here are some Internet Resources to assist you.

There are many Financing Programs specifically tailored to the needs of women in business.

Below is our featured site:

Women's Technology Cluster
www.wtc-sf.org

177 Post Street, Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94108
Telephone: 415-421-5500
Fax: 415-421-5510

About the Women's Technology Cluster

Who We Are: The Women's Technology Cluster is the pre-eminent business incubator dedicated to women leaders building technology-driven businesses.

Our Mission: To increase the number of successful companies and to leverage their influence. Through our dedicated community of proven CEOs, investors, and industry experts, we provide extensive advisory services, coaching, and access to business and capital networks.

Updated June 1, 2005