National Women's Business Council (NWBC)

The National Women's Business Council (NWBC) is an advisory organization that reports to the federal government on vital financial issues significant to women entrepreneurs and business owners. The council's recommendations are provided to the President, Congress and the U.S. Small Business Administration. NWBC sponsors programs and policies in an effort to advance the interest of women in all phases of business.

I recommend: Visit the homepage of the NWBC to read up on women entrepreneurs and the organization's member services.

American Business Women's Association (ABWA)

The goal of this women-owned business organization is to bring together businesswomen from a broad range of vocations and to offer assistance in the areas of professional leadership and training opportunities as well as national recognition.

I recommend: ABWA works to increase the number of professional women in business.

Women Presidents' Organization (WPO)

The Women Presidents' Organization (WPO) is an organization that caters to non-profit members who are women presidents of multimillion-dollar companies. The organization serves women entrepreneurs through networking and educational support to offer guidance and peer mentoring to women in an effort to further their business goals.

I recommend: Review WPO for more information on how its advisory group is committed to facilitating the success of women entrepreneurs.

Woman-owned business

A woman-owned business is specifically defined as a business with at least 51 percent ownership by one or more women U.S. citizens.

I recommend: Review the National Association of Women Business Owners' (NAWBO) website for more in-depth information on what this organization stands for.

Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT)

The Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT) provides professional development, advisory councils on policies and programs for professional women business owners engaged in international trade. WIIT is recognized for its range of programs to support and also expand professional knowledge and skill training.

I recommend: WITT is a non-partisan professional organization in Washington, D.C., that has strong interest and expertise in the field of international trade.

National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)

The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) is an organization that encourages its members in the areas of economic success and business funding expertise. The NAFE serves female executives and women entrepreneurs in an effort to advance the careers of women in the workplace.

I recommend: NAFE offers provides education, networking and public advocacy for female executives and women entrepreneurs.