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In 1972, there were a little over 400,000 women-owned businesses in the U.S. Until 1988, women needed a male relative to co-sign if they wanted to apply for a business loan. That same year, the Women’s Business Ownership Act increased Small Business Administration’s access to capital to provide financial assistance to organizations geared toward women-owned small businesses.
By 2019, women-owned businesses represented 42% of all U.S. businesses and generated $1.9 trillion worth of revenue. Today, there are more than 13 million women-owned businesses and counting, according to SCORE.
This October, Women’s Business Month, we honor the milestone achievements of today’s women-owned businesses.
The Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center provides free services to rural Nebraskans to help entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow successful businesses. Our Women’s Business Center is one of a network of centers across the country assisting entrepreneurs.
Services are provided in three ways:
- Training—Whether for a luncheon or classroom workshop, we offer business startup and management training across the state, year-round. We cover topics ranging from QuickBooks, and marketing, to business startup, and strategic planning.
- Networking—Our business specialists host regularly scheduled networking events in towns across the state. These events serve as a venue for local entrepreneurs and business owners to connect, share ideas, and learn more about new business management practices.
- Coaching—We offer personal, one-on-one business assistance to entrepreneurs and small business owners across the state. Our business specialists and consultants can work with you virtually or in-person. To request an appointment, please email wbc@cfra.org.
Find out more about the Center for Rural Affairs Women’s Business Center at cfrawbc.org.
