Women play an important part in business leadership, and they bring key skills, values and perspectives.
This article describes resources, supports and financing available to help women business owners thinking of becoming entrepreneurs.
As discussed in a companion article, an effective business plan provides a solid roadmap to help you chart your path toward business success.
You’ll need to plan your finances. Explore the various government grants, loans and financing available, as well as specific financing programs for women starting or growing their business.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs build successful businesses, while contributing to the economic benefit of Alberta. In addition to providing numerous women-centred programs and services, AWE offers loans of up to $150,000.
Next, you’ll need to connect with business professionals, advisors, mentors and peers to develop your skills and achieve your business goals. Supporting organizations may provide unique programs and services to women at all stages of business, including
The following is just a small sampling of women-centred supporting organizations.
As the number of supporting organizations listed suggestions, gaining insight into women entrepreneurship helps further understanding of women’s economic and leadership contributions. Canadian women have increasingly positive attitudes towards entrepreneurship. As reported in the 2015/16 biennial Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Canada Report on Women’s Entrepreneurship, Canada has emerged as a leader in women’s entrepreneurship:
Women are increasingly becoming business owners, and the trend is here to stay!
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