Mentors available to help women win in business
October 17, 2014
Women-owned businesses are an increasingly important part of our economy. Over the last 15 years, companies owned by women have grown by one and a half times the rate of other small enterprises and now account for almost 30 per-cent of all businesses. Also, one in five firms with revenue of $1 million or more is woman-owned.
"Over the past few years, about 40 percent to 50 percent of our clients and workshop participants have been women," said Beth Shapiro, education director of SCORE Houston. "We're definitely seeing a trend of more local women becoming entrepreneurs and also SCORE clients, which we think is great."
Women do face their own set of challenges. They sometimes lack opportunity, access to role models and financing, and they often face different personal situations than men. Through targeted support, they can overcome these obstacles and grow their companies.
Women entrepreneurs should take advantage of the free mentoring and free or low-cost education available through SCORE Houston and the Houston Galveston Women's Business Center (WBC). Both organizations are non-profits and are associated with the U.S. Small Business Administration; WBC is part of the Women's Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA).
SCORE, WBC and WBEA are sponsoring the "For the Win: Women Entrepreneurs Symposium" on Nov. 4. The symposium will focus on life in the business world, but also on how to maintain a balance between business and personal lives. Motivational speakers and interactive workshops will provide information, connections, tools and techniques for women in the Houston small-business community. Click here for details.
October 17, 2014
Women-owned businesses are an increasingly important part of our economy. Over the last 15 years, companies owned by women have grown by one and a half times the rate of other small enterprises and now account for almost 30 per-cent of all businesses. Also, one in five firms with revenue of $1 million or more is woman-owned.
"Over the past few years, about 40 percent to 50 percent of our clients and workshop participants have been women," said Beth Shapiro, education director of SCORE Houston. "We're definitely seeing a trend of more local women becoming entrepreneurs and also SCORE clients, which we think is great."
Women do face their own set of challenges. They sometimes lack opportunity, access to role models and financing, and they often face different personal situations than men. Through targeted support, they can overcome these obstacles and grow their companies.
Women entrepreneurs should take advantage of the free mentoring and free or low-cost education available through SCORE Houston and the Houston Galveston Women's Business Center (WBC). Both organizations are non-profits and are associated with the U.S. Small Business Administration; WBC is part of the Women's Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA).
SCORE, WBC and WBEA are sponsoring the "For the Win: Women Entrepreneurs Symposium" on Nov. 4. The symposium will focus on life in the business world, but also on how to maintain a balance between business and personal lives. Motivational speakers and interactive workshops will provide information, connections, tools and techniques for women in the Houston small-business community. Click here for details.
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