Woman-Owned and Small Business Resources

Best Resources for Starting a Business in Kansas
Interesting small business facts

Do You Know Your Small Business Percents?
Interesting small business facts

Salary.com
This link shows what the average salary an Executive Assistant makes in the Kansas City area. Compare base salary with full benefits amount.

How To Manage a Contract Worker
With more companies leaning on contract workers, managers need to adjust.

Small Business Certifications to Consider
One way way to stand out is through certification. Certifications can help you gain access to specialized funding and scholarships, allow you to compete for set-aside contracts, and can be a great bonus to potential clients.

Business Know-How
10 Legitimate Home Based Business Ideas

HomeBizWomen.com
A free womens home business starter and support guide, offering info on grants, marketing, business plans, home business ideas, free marketing tools and women's home business success stories.

Local Business Information
Is there a Small Business Administration office, a SCORE chapter, a Better Business Bureau near you? Which financial institutions are top lenders to small businesses? Where are the city/county government offices? Select your state and get all the information, top business news, resources and links.

Help to Launch a New Woman-owned Business
SBA provides resources to help women entrepreneurs launch new businesses, grow their businesses and compete in the global marketplace.

SBA Initiatives
SBA is committed to helping small businesses in the US succeed. As such, several programs and laws have been sponsored that directly affect small business owners. Learn more about the Small Business Jobs Act and SBA initiatives such as the Emerging 200 program can help you and your business succeed.

SBA Online Courses -- FREE!!
A variety of free online courses from the Small Business Administration in the areas of Business Development, Financing, Certification, E-Commerce, and Federal Procurement.

SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives
Did you know that you can get FREE in-person and e-mail counseling and business advice? This site also contains informative articles and links to various small business resources.

Non-Traditional Careers for Women
Redefine conventional thinking around women in business. Opportunities for women in fields previously dominated by men are expanding.

Consumer Affairs - Comprehensive Credit Card Guide
Educates you on all the different credit card charges and helps you choose the right credit card company that fits your budget.