Resources for Women Business Owners

There are many online resources to assist Delaware women business owners in building and growing their businesses. If you know of a resource that is not listed here that would be helpful to women in business, please contact us [1] to let us know.

Member Discounts and Special Offers

NAWBO Delaware members have the opportunity to offer specials and discounts [2] to other members, within the members-only section of our Website.

Statistics on Women-Owned Businesses

Did you know that women-owned businesses generate $1.9 trillion in sales in the US and employ 13 million people? More statistics on the economic power of women-owned businesses [3].

Agencies and Organizations

The following list is provided only as a resource for women business owners, and NAWBO does not recommend or endorse any agency, organization, or company listed on this page.

Federal Government

	The official business link to the government [4], resources for the self-employed [5], and step-by-step guide to starting a business [6].	[4]
	US Small Business Administration main site [7], small business planner [8], and find a local office [9].	[10]
	IRS information for the self-employed. [11]	[11]

State of Delaware

	State of Delaware Labor Department website [12], including Unemployment Benefits Self-Employed Assistance Program.
	State of Delaware Recovery Website [12]	[13]
	Delaware Economic Development Office [14]	[14]

Chambers of Commerce

	New Castle County Chamber of Commerce [15]	[15]
	Delaware State Chamber of Commerce [16]	[16]

Organizations

	SCORE Delaware [17] - a volunteer business counseling service that is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).	[17]
	YWCA Center for Women's Entrepreneurship [18]	[18]
	Purses to Portfolios [19] - financial tools for women	[19]
	Delaware Money School [20] hosts classes on personal finance.	[20]
	Delaware Small Business & Technology Development Center [21]	[21]
	First State Community Loan Fund [22]	[22]
	World Trade Center Delaware [23], a private-sector, non-profit organization helping companies succeed in the international marketplace.	[23]

Public Policy

	Women Impacting Public Policy [24]	[24]
	Delaware League of Women Voters [25]	[25]

Research

	Center for Women's Business Research [26]	[27]
	Institute for Women's Policy Research [28]	[28]

Other Resources