20 Essential Online Resources for Women Business Owners in 2026
Supporting women entrepreneurs remains a critical mission as more women launch and scale businesses each year. The digital landscape offers unprecedented access to communities, funding, education, and mentorship specifically designed for women business owners.
Here are twenty valuable online resources that provide everything from networking opportunities to capital access, educational programs, and business development support. Some platforms require membership fees, but most offer free content through blogs, newsletters, and educational materials.
1. SheBiz Directory
SheBiz Directory serves as a comprehensive platform connecting women-owned businesses with customers actively seeking to support female entrepreneurs. The directory provides visibility for women business owners while helping conscious consumers find and support women-led companies across various industries. Business owners can create detailed profiles showcasing their services, products, and brand stories, making it easier to build customer relationships and grow their market presence.
2. Hello Alice
Hello Alice, founded by two women entrepreneurs, guides and supports business owners through their entire journey. The platform offers practical tools, educational resources, workshops, and access to its Financing Marketplace, which connects entrepreneurs to over 90 lenders and financing companies. Hello Alice provides personalized recommendations based on business stage and needs, making it easier to find relevant support.
3. The Tory Burch Foundation
The Tory Burch Foundation empowers women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, education, and digital resources. Launched in 2009 by lifestyle entrepreneur Tory Burch, the Foundation offers grants to women of color, access to affordable loan programs through Bank of America, fellowship programs with digital education components, interest-free loans via Kiva partnerships, peer networks, business plan builders, events, webinars, and informative articles for women starting, operating, and growing businesses.
4. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women provides the education, opportunities, and capital access women need to grow their businesses. The program offers free, practical online business courses covering topics like Growing Your Business, Sales and Marketing, and Business Finance. After completing all ten courses, participants receive invitations to join the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women global alumni community, creating ongoing networking and support opportunities.
5. Ladies Who Launch
Ladies Who Launch operates as a nonprofit organization offering free educational resources, capital opportunities, peer and expert networking, and an active community. Their Small Business Grant & Mentorship Program runs as a six-month cohort-based initiative dedicated to helping women-owned small businesses grow and sustain operations through structured support and funding.
6. The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
NAWBO is a dues-based organization with 60 chapters and approximately 5,000 members across nearly every major city and 60 countries. NAWBO supports women entrepreneurs by building strategic alliances, transforming public policy, and bringing members together through events and meetings. Membership fees vary by chapter, with each offering localized networking and advocacy opportunities.
7. Association of Women Business Centers (AWBC)
AWBC operates as a public-private partnership between the Small Business Administration and over 100 nonprofit entrepreneurial development organizations nationwide. Women’s Business Centers help women succeed by providing training, mentoring, business development, and financing opportunities to over 150,000 women entrepreneurs annually. Services are typically free or low-cost, making them accessible regardless of business stage or revenue.
8. The SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership
The SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership oversees a network of Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) providing free to low-cost counseling and training. The WBC program includes more than 140 centers nationwide offering workshops, technical assistance, mentoring, and networking specifically for women entrepreneurs at all stages of business development.
9. Walker’s Legacy
Walker’s Legacy supports entrepreneurial Black and Brown women with tools to level up their businesses and the playing field. The organization aims to equip 10,000 entrepreneurial women of color to be “capital ready” through highly customized programming and educational content, addressing the significant funding gaps women of color face in entrepreneurship.
10. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
WBENC serves as the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned, controlled, and operated by women in the United States. This nonprofit organization partners with 14 Regional Partner Organizations to provide national certification standards. WBENC also sponsors programs and events to advance women-owned businesses, particularly in corporate procurement opportunities.
11. Female Founder Collective
Female Founder Collective started in 2018 to support, develop, and elevate founders of female-owned and led businesses. Based on member feedback, the organization launched The 10th House, a membership platform offering exclusive connections with mentors, sponsors, and investors, plus skill-building programs. Three membership levels are available: free, $425 annually, and $649 annually.
12. eWomenNetwork
eWomenNetwork connects over 500,000 entrepreneurs through 118 chapters nationwide. Each year, the network hosts more than 2,000 networking and training events, both online and in-person, including an annual women’s entrepreneur conference. Membership costs $19.95 monthly and includes two VIP coaching sessions plus exclusive content and resources.
13. Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
WIPP operates as a national, nonpartisan organization advocating for women entrepreneurs. Their mission focuses on creating economic opportunities for women and impacting public policy. After surveying members about their biggest concerns, WIPP relays feedback to Congress. The organization provides advocacy training, assistance securing federal contracts, educational opportunities, and event access. Annual membership fees range from $125 to $1,000.
14. The Story Exchange
The Story Exchange is a nonprofit media organization elevating women’s voices in business and entrepreneurship. The platform provides inspiration and information through videos, articles, and podcasts featuring successful women entrepreneurs. In 2021, the organization launched an annual Women In Science Incentive Prize—a grant program for female scientists addressing climate change.
15. American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)
ABWA holds over 5,000 business and networking meetings nationwide. Membership includes access to online courses available 24/7, helping women develop business and leadership skills. The organization’s blog offers free content on the website, with RSS subscription options available. Annual membership costs $115.
16. Committee of 200 (C200)
Committee of 200 is an international nonprofit organization of more than 500 of the most successful and influential women business leaders running companies. Members serve as mentors and advisors to empower the greater C200 community of women in business, including current and rising leaders. Membership requires being an entrepreneur or C-suite executive, making this a resource for more established business owners.
17. She Owns It
She Owns It is a website packed with helpful articles for and by women business owners. The platform covers diverse topics from marketing strategies to financial management, leadership development, and work-life integration. If seeking solutions to specific business challenges, the extensive content library likely contains relevant guidance.
18. Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
SBDCs operate as a program under the SBA providing free, professional, and individualized counseling and training to small businesses. SBDCs help small businesses access capital, develop and exchange new technologies, and improve business planning. There are 62 Lead SBDCs—at least one in every state—with a network of more than 900 service locations.
19. The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO)
The Women Presidents’ Organization is a nonprofit membership organization for women presidents of multimillion-dollar companies. Members meet monthly in advisory groups to grow their businesses to the next level. To qualify for membership, women must run day-to-day management as CEO/President/Partner with ownership interest. Companies must be privately held with at least $2 million in gross annual sales for product-based businesses or $1 million for service-based businesses.
20. SCORE
SCORE remains one of the most valuable resources for any business owner. Whether in startup or growth phase, SCORE provides content, connections, and free mentoring from experienced business professionals. Local SCORE chapters offer workshops, webinars, and one-on-one mentoring sessions covering every aspect of business ownership. The organization serves businesses of all sizes, from solo entrepreneurs to multi-million dollar companies, making it an essential resource regardless of business stage.
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