Several state governments have offices and resource centers that help women business owners grow and develop small businesses.

• Illinois - Women and Minority Business Assistance
• Massachusetts - State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance
• Missouri - Women-Owned Business Network
• Washington - State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises
• Wisconsin - Women-Owned Business Resources

Resources

• National Women's Business Council
  Federal advisory council created to serve as an independent source of advice and policy recommendations on economic issues of importance to women business owners.
• SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership
  Information about programs and services that help women with starting and running successful businesses.
• Women-21.gov : Guide for Women Entrepreneurs
  One-stop federal resource for targeted information, registration for online programs, and networking opportunities to help women entrepreneurs.
• WomenBiz.gov : Gateway to Federal Government Contracting
  Provides information and assistance to women-owned businesses seeking to do business with the federal government.

More Information

• Steps to Starting a Business
  Essential steps you must follow to legally start a new business.
• Write a Business Plan
  Resources to help prepare a business plan for you small business.
• Small Business Training
  Get expert advice and assistance to help you get your business started.