The National Association of Women Business Owners is for all women in business. From the sole proprietor to large corporations, women owners will find NAWBO a place to network with other women business owners. With over 80 chapters, they cover the United States and most major cities.

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) offers many advantages for it’s 9,000 plus members. As the oldest and most respected organization for women business owners, NAWBO has prestige and the resources to offer its members. Women can network, find solutions to business problems and help others with their problems, as well as:

1. Gain access to online resources for women in business exclusive to NAWBO members.

2. Get inspired by other NAWBO members. Networking with other women business owners will help to inspire and overcome hardships.

3. Find opportunities in the networking available to women business owners.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find the closest National Association of Women Business Owners chapter

National Association of Women Business Owners has over 80 chapters around the United States. You may find women from your area who attend. If there is not one in your city, find the nearest chapter.

I recommend: The NAWBO website offers links to each of its chapters. Different chapters, such as the National Association of Women Business Owners NYC have their own websites.

Get involved in your NAWBO chapter

It is not enough just to join. Get involved. There are many programs offered in meetings and online. Find out what resources are available and take advantage of them.

I recommend: The NAWBO Los Angeles chapter has a PEAK Leadership Academy program. It is geared toward young women entrepreneurs and teaches how to make a successful transition to a professionally managed firm. NAWBO Chicago hosts classes, seminars, panel discussions, conferences and more.

Follow coverage of the NAWBO and the NAWBO conference

Members have the opportunity to attend yearly conferences meant to teach and inspire women business owners. Classes are offered on different topics from experts in their field. Keep abreast of the NAWBO website for the announcement of the next yearly conference and register early.

I recommend: Review the PINK Event Blog. This blog is full of the great information and highlights of the past conference. You will see what conference goers learned as well as plans for future conferences. The Susan Says Blog also gives a review of past conferences. Conferences are a great way to network with people that belong to other chapters. Stay informed with NAWBO coverage at SBTV.com.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Get other women business owners involved in your chapter. If you know other women who are not NAWBO members tell them what a great resource it is and encourage them to join. They will benefit from the same great resources and will be able to share their own experiences with others.