Government Resources |
Export - Import Bank of the United
States - is an independent U.S. Government agency that helps finance the overseas
sales of U.S. goods and services. In 65 years, Ex-Im Bank has supported more than $300 billion in U.S. exports. Ex-Im
Bank's mission is to create jobs through exports. It provides guarantees of working capital loans for U.S. exporters,
guarantees the repayment of loans or makes loans to foreign purchasers of U.S. goods and services. |
SCORE - SCORE provides small
business mentoring and advice on the full range of business topics. SCORE can help to develop effective business plans and
create strategies for business growth. |
The African Development Foundation - is a unique organization that promotes broad-based, sustainable development in sub-Saharan
Africa. |
Private Resources |
American Business Women's
Association - Brings together businesswomen of diverse occupations and provides
opportunities for networking support. |
American Small Business
Association - ASBA provides information on office, travel and medical
benefits. |
National Association of
Women Business Owners® - Since 1975, NAWBO has helped women evolve their
businesses by sharing resources and providing a single voice to shape economic and public policy. National Association of
Women Business Owners is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs
across all industries. |
National Business Association
(NBA) - A non-profit organization, it looks to support and educate the small business
community and the self-employed. |
National Federation of
Independent Business (NFIB) - NFIB is an advocacy organization representing small and
independent businesses in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals and voices the concerns of small-business owners
among state and federal legislators and regulators. |
National Small Business
Association - The National Small Business Association is a volunteer-directed
association, the primary mission of which is to advocate state and federal policies which are beneficial to small-business, the
state, and the nation; and to promote the growth of free enterprise. |
Small Business Exporters
Association - The Small Business Exporters Association is the largest and oldest
nonprofit association dedicated exclusively to small and mid-size business exporters in the United States. |
Smartbiz.com -
Addresses women and minority issues and includes information on discrimination, harassment, equal pay opportunities,
organizations and regulations. |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce voices the interests of business before Congress, regulatory
agencies and the courts. |