This section contains links to selected websites that provide resources, information, or opportunities which may be beneficial to women business owners and companies/organizations committed to women owned business development. New links will be added as they come to our attention and are evaluated for their potential value to our members.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Women Owned Business Dirertory
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Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
A national nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of women entrepreneurs—strengthening their impact on our nation’s public policy, creating economic opportunities, and forging alliances with other business organizations.
City of Houston - Office of Business Opportunity
The Office of Business Opportunity is committed to cultivating a competitive and diverse economic environment in the City of Houston by promoting the success of small businesses and developing Houston’s workforce, with special emphasis on historically underutilized businesses and disenfranchised individuals.
SBA Debt Consolidation Flyer
Many businesses may have incurred debt on unfavorable terms as they have weathered the COVID pandemic and refinancing this debt using the 7(a) loan program may be an option. SBA will soon begin holding informational webinars on this topic. Until then please use this flyer as a reference point.
Port Houston Introduces Opportunity
The Business Equity Division was developed to promote equity and enhance procurement processes that will enable small, minority-and woman-owned business enterprises (S/MWBE) to improve their access to contract opportunities with Port Houston. Under this initiative, the two programs will support Port Houston’s mission to move the world and drive regional prosperity, through outreach, process improvement and training support for our business stakeholders.
· Small Business Enterprise Program (SBE)
· Minority-and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Program (MWBE)
How you benefit:
· Connect with other local business owners and expand your network
· Learn more about government procurements and application process
· Access our mentorship program
· Access Port Houston procurement opportunities
· Leverage your certification(s) with our partner agencies
Email Lily for more information
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Port Houston Accepts Your Current WBEA Registration For Enrollment Into The MWBE Program!
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· HUB Talk: Holder Construction Tarleton
PowerPoint | Video recording
· Baker Hughes / Ariba - Support & Resources
Registration video | BakerHughes.com/Suppliers
· Financing, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) Explorer, and Supply Chain Webinars
Learn more
· Governor's Small Business Resource Portal
The Office of Small Business Assistance is excited to announce the official launch of the Governor's Small Business Resource Portal! Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner, the Small Business Resource portal will provide you with relevant resources and contacts specific to your needs to help you find success. This important tool offers a customized list of useful business resources to help start or grow a business in Texas.
The portal is easy to access and use—simply answer five short questions to generate your tailored resource list. For your convenience, you may print or email the results directly from the portal.
Launch the Portal
· IRS: Prepare Before Disaster Strikes
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Preparing for Disasters
Is your home and/or business ready if a disaster strikes? Get information and suggestions or paperless recordkeeping, documenting assets and valuables.
Plan Ahead for Disasters | Ready.gov
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The WBEA Women's Business Center is proud to offer counseling through our two SBA resource centers!
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Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. www.ed2go.com/hgwbc/
Instructor led courses begin May 18
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Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring
Discover how to use the same marketing tricks the big companies employ and create a personalized plan without clearing out your bank account. This course will help you master cost-effective marketing strategies that provide results with hands-on activities and real-world examples.
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Start Your Own Small Business
Learn how to transform your passion and talent into a viable small business. This course will teach you about financing, marketing techniques, employee management, policy writing, and time management - everything you need to know to start your very own small business.
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Creating a Successful Business Plan
Turn your business ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. This course will guide you through all the major components of writing a business plan and you'll emerge with your first draft in hand.
Learn more
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Start Your Own Online Business
The Internet has changed the way people communicate and how businesses operate. It's also made it easier to fulfill your dreams of creating and building a business from the convenience of your own home. In the Starting Your Own Online Business course, you will learn how to develop a digital or traditional product or service and build a website to sell and deliver that product online. This course outlines a step-by-step approach that's easy to follow—from building a simplified strategy to branding your business. From start to finish, you will gain an understanding of what it takes to create, build, and maintain a profitable online business!
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Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel
Position yourself to be more confident in your business and financial decisions. This course will provide you with a better understanding of financial information and basic operations so you can make better decisions that will positively impact your company's bottom line.
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Mastery of Business Fundamentals
Acquire practical experience in strategic planning, management, and finance without enrolling in an MBA program. This course will provide in-depth knowledge of the business environment, including ethics, organizational structures, performance measures, financial investment models, budgeting, and more.
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Introduction to QuickBooks Online
Manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. This course will give you hands-on experience recording income and expenses; entering checks and credit card payments; tracking your payables, inventory, and receivables; and much more.
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