Ways to Get Involved
How to Start
It can be hard to know what to do when you first gain interest in something, especially in something as big and broad as business.
Here are some helpful tips and tools to help you not only support female owned and run businesses but also to help you get involved in the business world and keep learning!
Support Female Owned Businesses
By buying either from local, state, national or international female owned businesses you are helping to support that woman and her brand but also the economy that the woman is impacting.
There are more local, state, national and international female owned businesses under the ‘Businesses” section as well more under the '“Further Resources” section
Look at Colleges and Universities that are good for Business
It is not required to go to college to start a business, but it is very helpful! Whether in state or out, it is always a good idea to start out with a good education. With so many schools in the United States, it will be easy to find the perfect match for you!
There is a list of the top 8 schools for business in Ohio and the top 6 schools nationally under the “Education Spotlight” section
Continue to Learn
Keep reading and learning! For any activity you do, you want a solid foundation of knowledge to help you along the way. Gain as much knowledge as you can because it will set you up well for the future and further your passion and study of interest.
Some good business books for women are:
Secrets of a Six-Figure Woman by Barbra Stanny
Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
Alpha Girls by Julian Guthrie
There are further information and websites under the “Further Resources” section
Go for an Internship
Internships provide you with great hands-on experience that can help boost your resume. It can help you stand out in a competitive field. Start thinking about taking an internship position is college but try to get involved in high school as well by researching female owned and run businesses. If they are local, you might even be able to meet and talk with them!
Further websites under the “Further Resources” section