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.
COVID-19 Resources
Businesses Resources
SBA:
WBENC: COVID-19 Resources
FEMA: Emergency Business Continuity Plan (PDF)
WIPP: Policy Updates & Business Resources from Women Impacting Public Policy
IRS: IRS unveils new People First Initiative; COVID-19 effort temporarily adjusts, suspends key compliance programs
State of Texas: Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that the State of Texas is seeking supplies of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other resources to aid Texas’ response to COVID-19. If you have products and equipment available for donation or procurement, visit the Supply Chain Strike Force Portal here.
Alice COVID-19 Business Resource Center: Updated daily, with real-world funding, resources, and support for small business owners adapting to the impacts of coronavirus.
Texas Economic Development
Reopening
SBA/CARES Act Funding
FAQs
Other Useful Resources
Health Resources
Business Resources
WBEA Workplace Safety Guide
Women Owned Business Dirertory
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Women-Owned Business Resources
Small and Disadvantaged Business Information
U of H Small Business Development Center
U of H Procurement Technical Assistance Center
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
WBEA Online Development Center
WBEA Reading Library
How To Maximize Impact On Social Media During COVID-19
Reading Recommendations
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90 Days to C.E.O: A Guide To Avoid Business Pitfalls And Unlock The Secrets Of Entrepreneurship
From humble beginnings, Alikay has blossomed into a wildly successful bootstrapped business now sold in large store chains, and top beauty supply stores and salons across twenty-two countries. This book shares her journey from server to beauty founder and breaks down the mindset behind her success. Covering the hustle, self-care, and purpose beyond profit, this book is a comprehensive guide to starting and running a successful business.
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Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business
This book is a refreshingly new approach centered on staying small and avoiding growth, for any size business. Company of One introduces this unique business strategy and explains how to make it work for you including how to generate cash flow on an ongoing basis, planning how to set up your shop, determining your desired revenues, dealing with unexpected crises, keeping your key clients happy, and of course, doing all of this on your own.
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Own Your Glow: A Soulful Guide to Luminous Living and Crowning the Queen Within
Combining spiritual, psychological, and self-reflective tools, Thomas offers an antidote to the hustle-hard, make-it-happen mainstream culture and fosters slowing down, intentionality, and self-care as a pathway to empowerment. Own Your Glow is an awakening roar for women to mobilize, become the masters of their lives, and hold their crowned heads up high, letting their relentless light from within shine bright for the world.
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Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
Sandberg provides practical advice on negotiation techniques, mentorship, and building a satisfying career. She describes specific steps to combine professional achievement with personal fulfillment, and demonstrates how men can benefit by supporting women both in the workplace and at home. Written with humor and wisdom, this inspiring call to action will empower women around the world to achieve their full potential.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
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Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15th to October 15th. This month is to commemorate the independence of many Latin American Countries.
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Information On Hispanic Heritage Month
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