Best business networks for women entrepreneurs
Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 7:52AM In the latest issue of Pink Magazine, I read an article titled "Beyond Burnout" that stated women entrepreneurs make up the fastest-growing segment of U.S. small businesses. Then I read only 44% of women-owned businesses are in business after 4-years!
How do we make sure we are not part of the 44%?
We partner with strong business networks that understand the support we need to rock our business!
Here are the few that I've rounded up and had positive interactions with. My next step is to pick one - two at the most - to be involved with so I can commit the time that is necessary to truly take advantage of the services and networking opportunities.
These business networks for women offer:
- A platform to connect with each other
- PR leads/training
- How-to resources
Best Business Networks for Women Entrepreneurs
Savor the Success is a boutique social network and PR Cooperative for women entrepreneurs. Our philosophy is that you can achieve amazing things in your lives with the help of other women. Through our PR Booty Camps, 7-Figure Clubs, Savor Talk! Radio Show, and other exciting initiatives, we are helping women to build business.
Collective-E's unique hybrid of an Entrepreneur Agency with a Community Twist is focused on bringing you the services, PR & marketing platforms, exposure and connections you need to nurture your ideas and build your brands.
Ladies Who Launch is your one-stop shop and destination for launching your dreams and growing your business! We deliver you infrastructure and inspiration, relevant connections and vetted resources.
Hatch Network provides educational programs for each stage of the business cycle, including: pre-launch, emerging, established, expanding, and exiting. Watch this inspiring video from Hatch, We Can Do The Impossible, to see why women are joining.
Other networking organizations worth checking out near you:
NAWBO: National Association of Business Owners
If you belong to a business network that you love and it's not listed above, please share with us in the comments! Haven't launched a business but thinking about it? Check out this article at Inc., "The best industries for starting a business."
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Reader Comments (3)
I have used many of these networks to grow my business. And, I have a VERY unusual business. I sell ROMANCE products as tastefully as you can via my online store, home parties and my radio show. Of the networking groups you have mentioned, I have had MUCH success thanks to eWomen here in the Bay Area.
I have also had some success with Ladies Who Launch, too. Mostly with LWL I have made some great contacts and great friends who I know will be by my side for years to come.
Hatch Network is the one I am the most excited about going forward as I love Allie and Claire's vision to educate as well as network/connect. As a business owner, I know I have craved this for the entire 6.5 years I have been in business. I should mention that I will be leading Hatch Pods here in the San Jose/Campbell area in the Fall so I am a bit biased, but I am really excited to be involved with such an amazing concept that is very CONTENT and EDUCATION rich.
Thanks Chrystal for becoming a fan on facebook and your comment! Having all of these networks and groups for support is pretty awesome. Someone once said to me that being an entrepreneur is lonely. If anyone thinks this right now - go connect with one of the networks above!! Congrats on heading up the San Jose/Campbell area!
Glad to be hooking-up with other women entrepreneurs. Tell me how to join. thanks.
my URL is: www.triple-delight-tt.biz