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.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
WBEA Workplace Safety Guide Women Owned Business Dirertory
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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
The Office of Business Opportunity is committed to cultivating a competitive and diverse economic environment in the City of Houston by promoting the success of small businesses and developing Houston’s workforce, with special emphasis on historically underutilized businesses and disenfranchised individuals.
Strategies for Business Continuity
WBENC 2022 National Conference Announced
Join WBENC on June 7th to June 9th at the WBENC 2022 National Conference! Spread the word about the National Conference and help continue our commitment to women's business development. Early bird rates end April 6.
When: June 7 to June 9
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SBA Houston is seeking top-quality small business CEOs by June 1 for their dynamic CEO training program called THRIVE. It combines in-person and virtual training, features contemporary training materials, can be customized for the needs of specific businesses, is totally focused on GROWTH, and is FREE!
Qualifications:
· Have been in business for 3+ years
· More than 1 employees
· Have annual revenues of $250K+
· Are hungry for significant GROWTH
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SBA Debt Consolidation Flyer
Many businesses may have incurred debt on unfavorable terms as they have weathered the COVID pandemic and refinancing this debt using the 7(a) loan program may be an option. SBA will soon begin holding informational webinars on this topic. Until then please use this flyer as a reference point.
Port Houston Introduces Opportunity
The Business Equity Division was developed to promote equity and enhance procurement processes that will enable small, minority-and woman-owned business enterprises (S/MWBE) to improve their access to contract opportunities with Port Houston. Under this initiative, the two programs will support Port Houston’s mission to move the world and drive regional prosperity, through outreach, process improvement and training support for our business stakeholders.
· Small Business Enterprise Program (SBE)
· Minority-and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Program (MWBE)
How you benefit:
· Connect with other local business owners and expand your network
· Learn more about government procurements and application process
· Access our mentorship program
· Access Port Houston procurement opportunities
· Leverage your certification(s) with our partner agencies
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Port Houston Accepts Your Current WBEA Registration For Enrollment Into The MWBE Program!
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· HUB Talk: Holder Construction Tarleton
PowerPoint | Video recording
· Baker Hughes / Ariba - Support & Resources
Registration video | BakerHughes.com/Suppliers
· Upskilling Grant Applications
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· New Statewide HUB System Open For Account Registration
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Unpaid Invoices?
Keep your business growing and sell your invoices to Facebook for a one-time low fee (only 1% of the invoice value). Stop waiting 30, 60, or 90 days to get paid. Instead, get money in advance and secure the resources you need to help your business flourish.
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· Financing, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) Explorer, and Supply Chain Webinars
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· METROS's Small Business University (SBU) Calendar
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· Governor's Small Business Resource Portal
The Office of Small Business Assistance is excited to announce the official launch of the Governor's Small Business Resource Portal! Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an established business owner, the Small Business Resource portal will provide you with relevant resources and contacts specific to your needs to help you find success. This important tool offers a customized list of useful business resources to help start or grow a business in Texas.
The portal is easy to access and use—simply answer five short questions to generate your tailored resource list. For your convenience, you may print or email the results directly from the portal.
Launch the Portal
· IRS: Prepare Before Disaster Strikes
MaMay includes National Hurricane Preparedness Week and is also National Wildfire Awareness Month. Now is a good time to create or review emergency preparedness plans for surviving natural disasters.
Preparing for Disasters
Is your home and/or business ready if a disaster strikes? Get information and suggestions or paperless recordkeeping, documenting assets and valuables.
Plan Ahead for Disasters | Ready.gov
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The WBEA Women's Business Center is proud to offer counseling through our two SBA resource centers!
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Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. www.ed2go.com/hgwbc/
Instructor led courses begin May 18
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Personal Finance
Set clear financial goals, make the right investments, increase financial security, and be prepared to retire someday. This course will help you gain control over the financial impact of your choices with tools that are useful, realistic, and easy to work into your regular routine.
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Effective Selling
Discover how you can easily convert a potential customer into a long-term asset. This course will help you lay the groundwork for repeat business and your future success with knowledge, planning skills, communication techniques, and the understanding of human nature.
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Using Social Media in Business
Learn how to use the five most popular social media platforms-Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and Instagram-to grow and promote your business. This course will help you harness the power of social media to connect with new customers, advertise products, and promote your brand.
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Stocks, Bonds, and Investing: Oh, My!
Learn the basics of stocks, bonds, and investing so you can be independent and confident about your financial decisions. This class will teach you how to prepare for retirement, manage your finances, and pay for college without the need for hiring a broker or financial advisor.
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