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Resources for Women Entrepreneurs

Women-owned businesses employ 9.4M workers, usher in innovation, and introduce new products as part of a vibrant U.S. economy. Women entrepreneurs bring a unique perspective and sometimes must break ceilings in traditionally male-dominated industries or roles.  

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Principal Financial
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SCORE is here to help you fulfill your business ownership goals and achieve greater success.

Along with resources and tools created especially for women entrepreneurs, SCORE offers free and confidential business advice. SCORE mentors, many of them successful women small business owners, are ready to help you achieve your business goals.

"It was SO nice to talk with the different SCORE mentors who had strong skills in the areas I needed help with. I learned there are people out there who want you to succeed."

Read about Kelly's Success

Only 2.3% of venture capital funding went to startups solely owned by women.

PitchBook, The US VC Female Founders Dashboard

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Apps That Deliver, Women in Business Statistics

12.3% of small business owners in the US are women
Apps That Deliver, Women in Business Statistics
Get Free Business Advice From Experienced Mentors

SCORE business mentors can help you start, grow, or transition your business. Enter your zip code and complete the request form to get matched with a business expert near you!
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Chris-Anna Lazar

"I believe that small businesses are a vital part of a community's economic vitality. I am passionate about helping to improve social justice and want to see everyone's talents have an opportunity to blossom and shine."
Women Entrepreneurs Who Turned to SCORE as a Partner in Their Success

With SCORE by your side, you don't have to go it alone. SCORE has helped countless Women entrepreneurs find success in their small businesses. See how SCORE has helped some small business owners start and grow their small businesses. Yours could be the next success story!
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What To Do With An Idea? Make It A Reality With Help From SCORE!
I am fortunate to have several amazing SCORE mentors. I found Dana Connon on the SCORE website, sent her an email, and then set up an in-person meeting. Dana offered resources, support, and encouragement.
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Specs4Us
Superior Precision Eyewear for Children Who are Special, or Specs4Us, seeks to improve the sight and quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome through eyeglass frames patented with a lower bridge and temple placement. “Our design provides individuals who have low bridges or unique facial features with eyewear that solves the problems that regular eyeglasses never could,” Dellapina says of the company’s frames.
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Lori's Original Lemonade
SCORE has been instrumental in guiding Lori through the process of funding her first production runs, and then expanding.
Stacey Kohler
Back From Extinction After 40 years!
My current mentor has been helpful in every aspect from the early on stages of research all the way to getting on the retail shelf.
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Building Business and Legacy
SCORE has helped me by defining the role to take in my business and how to work on my business instead of the day-to-day functions. They even recruited me to be a SCORE volunteer.
Vera Bradley
The Vera Bradley team contacted Ft. Wayne SCORE and was matched with volunteer mentor George Cook. Cook applied his extensive experience in corporate finance to help Baekgaard and Miller develop a business plan, as well as establish bookkeeping and inventory procedures.
Resources for Women Entrepreneurs

Check out resources created especially for women business owners.
Women in business
Women in Leadership 2023 - Journey to The Top
In celebrating Women’s History Month, our panel of female leaders discusses their journeys in the business world.
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Insight From Women in Business - Stories From Women Entrepreneurs
In celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month, we have invited business owners and SCORE mentors to share their journeys and answer your questions.
How Female Founders Can Innovate and Disrupt the World of Business
This webinar will provide insights for women who want to innovate and disrupt the world of business – to grow faster, stronger, and soar globally for a better tomorrow.
Volunteer with SCORE

Support small businesses in your community. SCORE is looking for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to serve in various roles — from knowledgeable business mentors to local community advocates.
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Principal Financial Group® is a global financial services company passionate about helping people and businesses plan, protect, invest, and retire. Our solutions help employers and business owners take care of their employees, drive business forward, and protect their long-term financial security. Learn more at principal.com/businesses.

Principal Financial Group is a proud sponsor of SCORE’s Women Entrepreneurs resources.

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