Women in Business Resources

Looking for statistics on Canadian women in business? Look here to find facts such as the number of women owned businesses in Canada and the kinds of businesses Canadian women in business typically run.

Are you a Canadian woman looking for a small business loan? That’s the focus of this article - small business loans and business assistance that is only available to women. See if you fit the criteria for any of these women’s small business loan programs.

The number of woman-owned businesses has doubled over the last 15 years in Canada and is growing at a rate 60 percent faster than those run by men. What is the typical Canadian business woman like and how is she faring? Find out in this synopsis of the CIBC Report, Women Entrepreneurs: Leading the Charge.

More Canadian women than ever are successful business women. These statistics about Canadian women in business paint a picture of what the typical woman in business is like and the challenges women entrepreneurs still face. Includes resources for women in business.

What are the challenges facing Canadian business women? In their Submission to the Prime Minister's Task Force on Women, Women Entrepreneurs of Canada identifies four issues affecting Canadian women in business - and makes recommendations for improving the success of Canadian women entrepreneurs.

Women-owned small businesses continue to be the shining light in the current market and there's nothing as inspiring as success. About Small Business Information Guide Darrell Zahorsky presents following women in business who have overcome great odds and serve as a beacon for all those to follow.

What's happening with American business women? And what does the future hold? Human Resources Guide Susan M. Heathfield provides statistics and predictions about women and work.

This report by the Canadian Taskforce for Women's Business Growth presents practical strategies that, if put into place by government, could "ensure that Canada realizes the full economic potential of women's entrepreneurship".

AWE is a non-profit organization that offers workshops, business coaching, business loans, business networking and small business assistance to women entrepreneurs in Alberta.

Resources galore for women entrepreneurs, including business-related feature articles, directories, and forums (American).

Impressive Web site for women exporters presents information on exporting, success stories, events, and networking opportunities in an attractive format (DFAIT).

CAWEE exists to help businesswomen develop and expand their businesses and/or professional careers. This non-profit organization welcomes full-time business owners who've operated for at least two years, and senior managers and executives.

This group for Canadian business women and women interested in getting into business, is a great resource for asking questions, sharing resources, and networking.

Resources for Canadian business women, with a focus on providing business networking opportunities. You'll find articles on all aspects of running your business, a showcase where you can feature your business if you become a member, and handy tools such as a list of Canadian postal codes and antivirus downloads.

This national not-for-profit organization supports the advancement of women in the communications field, and offers services such as mentoring, a job bank, networking, education, and information (bilingual).

This American nonprofit research organization is a great source of information on women business owners and their firms worldwide.

An international network for women in business, founded by graphic designer Rebecca Game, which provides resources and support. Although it's American, you'll find plenty of ideas and resources you can use here.

A support group for women in all walks of life; members support each other in their business and personal development. Fees are modest.

This British site is dedicated to facilitating the advancement of women in technology. It offers mentoring, networking, encouragement and information. There's a lot of great articles here!

The Mompreneur Networking Group Inc. offers "moms eager to start or develop their businesses while balancing their roles as mothers" information and advice through seminars, webinars, networking, a newsgroup and a magazine. The magazine is available free online or delivered through paid subscription.

NLOWE is a not-for-profit organization which provides business support services to women entrepreneurs, including training and information, networking events, and alternative financing.

Branch of the Ontario government that focuses on preventing violence against women and increasing women's economic independence. The site includes a guide to government services for women.

Roaring Women is a business organization for Canadian women that offers everything from networking (both online and through local business meetings) and promotion opportunities through discounted health and merchant services plans for members.

An outstanding collection of online resources for business women, offering networking opportunities and information.

These statistics, compiled by the Royal Bank of Canada, provide a snapshot of women entrepreneurs in Canada on one convenient page.

WEConnect Canada is a Canadian non-profit organization that certifies firms that are at least 51% owned, managed and controlled by women and connects them with the growing corporate and public sector demand for diverse suppliers.

A networking group that offers support and advice for business women, as well as events such as meetings, guest speakers, workshops, a virtual marketplace, a referral system and more.

Devoted to encouraging the growth and development of women in IT, Wired Woman provides networking, career resources, role-modeling and mentoring, among other services, and currently has chapters in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Toronto. All women are welcome to join (Canadian).

This non-profit organization is dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs in Manitoba start, fund, and grow successfulo businesses. You may find their business-to-business linking program especially useful.

This non-proft organization provides services such as financing, free business counseling, workshops, training, business-to-business linking, and resource information for B.C.-based businesswomen.

This national, non-profit organization offers "seasoned" women entrepreneurs opportunities to expand nationally and internationally by meeting with other successful businesswomen. Currently WEC has chapters in Vancouver and Toronto.

This non-profit organization provides training and advisory services, networking, mentoring, loans, and information to help women entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan succeed.

This charitable organization is dedicated to enhancing the sustainability of rural Ontario communities. WRED provides programs that enhance business development, life skills, networking, access to capital, access to information and markets, and business diversification.