"A workshop orchestrated by the U.S. Army's 7th Sustainment Brigade in Iraq drew nearly 40 Iraqi businesswomen to Camp Mittica last month to learn more about business development. "We've been having these workshops with men, so we knew it was important to get women involved," said Maj. Shawn D. Sanborn, finance "

"Women business owners refuse to give in to pessimism in the face of today's economic woes, according to a survey by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies and the Women Presidents' Organization . Fifty-eight percent of women business owners anticipate revenue growth in 2009, and 44 percent expect no difficul "

"Startups make more use of social media tools than established businesses, according to a survey conducted by VerticalResponse Inc., which provides e mail marketing and direct mail. The survey, which queried several hundred California businesses, categorized startups as businesses operating "

"Three companies founded by women were among the six winners of the 2008 Legatum Pioneers of Prosperity Africa Awards, presented Wednesday in Kigali, Rwanda. The awards program recognizes and rewards business leaders in Africa who serve as role models to "

"You can learn from successful female business leaders and entrepreneurs from around the world Nov. 19, when IBM presents the WomenSpeak webcast as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. Topics include how to create a small business, how to expand globally, "

"Sip a cup of tea, learn how to get free publicity that creates buzz for your business, and make a donation to breast cancer relief all at the same time, in the comfort of your home or office. It's all "

"The SBA's proposed new rule governing set-aside contracts for women-owned businesses could apply to as many as 31 industries, the agency has announced. That's an expansion from the initial rule, which limited the set-asides to four industries and raised a storm of protest from groups representing women business own "

"Julie Catalano has won the title "Official Small Business of NASCAR courtesy of Office Depot." Catalano, who is the first female business owner to win the promotion now in its fourth year owns Mystique Salon & Spa in Boise, Idaho. "

"Going green is not yet a mainstream consumer concern but it can still be a profitable niche market for entrepreneurs, according to GOING Green, a recent Yankelovich survey. Only 34 percent of consumers feel much more concerned about environmental issues "

"The federal government spends more than $400 billion each year on everything from paper clips to human resources consulting. That amount of money results in a huge number of federal contracts being awarded, but only 3.4 percent of those federal "

"OK, so the nearly $1 trillion Wall Street rescue is all but assured, but the benefits to small business remain to be seen. In the long run, more credit should become available for entrepreneurs who need funding to start a business or expand an existing one, but for now it's the big players who will lap up the taxpayer "

"Estelle Keeter's MEDPACK, an insulated case for medications, earned her the $20,000 grand prize in Whirlpool's 2008 Mother of Invention Grant Program. Now in its fourth year, the contest provides seed money and expert guidance to mom inventors. Keeter is "

"Imagine having a mentor for every day of the year. Mary Cantando not only imagined it, she created it. As the founder of WomanBusinessOwner.com, Cantando was swamped with requests for mentoring. And while she wanted to help as many women "

"Bring peanuts and your business plan. The National Organization of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is collaborating with the nation's zoos on a novel series of events for women business owners and their kids. It's all part of the "Birthing the "

"The U.S. Senate may derail a proposed new SBA rule affecting set-asides for women-owned businesses, according to Federal Computer Week . The rule, intended to help federal agencies reach a goal of awarding 5 percent of federal contracts to female owners, has raised a storm of protest from women's groups and cong "

"The Business and Professional Women's Foundation released a brief examining today's multigenerational workplace. The paper reveals challenges young "careerists" defined by BPW Foundation as individuals between the ages of 21 and 35 are facing in today's workplace. The report states "

"If you want to expand your business internationally, CUDA Consortium International's upcoming conference and tradeshow might be of interest. The Entrepreneurial Women's International Tradeshow is designed by and created for entrepreneurial women. It will take place Sept. 5 through 7 "

" SCORE has created a new w omen's website to help women entrepreneurs achieve their business dreams. The site includes interactive tools, mentoring, workshops and articles. A blog offers advice from SCORE experts. Comments and questions from blog visitors are welcome. In addition, SCORE is offering a Promote Yo "

"Among women entrepreneurs, baby boomers and their Generation X counterparts have different goals for their companies, according to a survey of 1,127 participants in the Make Mine a Million $ Business program. Among baby boomers, 52 percent want their enterprise "

"If meeting your tax obligations is well, taxing you might be interested in a bi weekly newsletter the IRS is distributing. IRS' e News for Small Businesses addresses such topics as upcoming tax dates for small business, reminders and tips "

"Whirlpool brand is seeking entries for its 2008 Mother of Invention Grant Program. The Mother of Invention Grant Program provides seed money and expert guidance to moms to turn their invention, business or service ideas into full fledged businesses. This "

"Do you think your business idea has what it takes to shake up the business world, but you don't have enough money to make it happen? Then prepare your elevator pitch for PerfectBusiness.com's National Pitch Challenge . The goal of the competition is to find the best business ideas in the U.S. and to fund at least 25 "

"Is traditional desktop software a thing of the past? According to a recent survey conducted by online payroll service SurePayroll , it is--at least for small business. Instead, many small businesses are choosing to use web-based software that better allows them to compete with big businesses. In fact, three out o "

"Self employed women are different from women who don't own businesses, according to a report prepared for the SBA Office of Advocacy. The report, Human Capital and Women's Business Ownership, covers the years from 1994 through 2006. The study indicates "

"Ladies Who Launch, a national business and lifestyle organization, will celebrate the debut of the Sex and the City movie on Saturday, May 31, with its annual Los Angeles Ladies Who Launch LIVE event. As a testament to the power "

"Being the primary breadwinner can complicate marriage for a woman, a poll by BettyConfidential.com reveals. BettyConfidential.com is a social networking community for women ages 25 to 49. The survey indicates that women gain a sense of pride along with financial "

SBA Seeks Advice on Lending Portal "With plans to create an e commerce portal that matches loan applicants with commercial lenders, the SBA has released a request for information (RFI) from potential vendors with ideas on how to set up such a site. Business loan applicants "

"The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) has announced its annual listing of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises. The award's 16 recipients are being honored for implementing programs that help women led businesses compete for corporate contracts. Joining "

"Women business owners are going green, going global and giving back to their communities, according to a survey conducted by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). The study, which surveyed more than 1,200 women business owners, reported these findings "

Get Your Favorite Tip Published "Do you have a tip that can inspire other women entrepreneurs to succeed? Mary Cantando, creator of the 2008 Woman's Advantage Page a Day Calendar, is looking for words of advice for next year's calendar. The calendar contains a collection "

"The Center for Media Research reports on a study sizing up the black women's market. The report was prepared by Miriam Muley, CEO of The 85% Niche, who points out that women make 85 percent of American's purchasing decisions. According "

"Women business travelers are taking advantage of a new social networking site, SkyLounge.com, that helps business travelers connect with one another on their travels. "Women account for 30 percent of total membership but take credit for more than 55 percent "

"If you've been wondering how to get in on the $400 billion federal contracts market, the SBA might have the answer It has launched a free, online course, "Business Opportunities A Guide to Winning Federal Contracts." The self paced guide "

"The Center for Women's Business Research has released its 2007 update of Key Facts About Women Owned Businesses. Among these facts Women own 50 percent or more of 10.4 million firms, employing more than 12.8 million people and generating $1.9 "

"Why do women start their own firms? That's the question Candida G. Brush, a professor at Babson College in Babson, Massachusetts, sought to answer in a recent study, "What do Women (and Men) Want? Entrepreneurial Expectancies of Women and Men "