Financial Strength Empowers Women
Newsletter - 1/2/2010

Financial Strength Empowers Women

Many women, from all walks of life dream of financial independence. For many, the route to financial independence lies in starting their own business. Starting a business can be a daunting task. It requires an enormous amount of dedication, discipline and due diligence--not to mention time and energy. What keeps the successful entrepreneur going is the knowledge that the result of all the effort can be financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. Many women have terrific skills of multi-tasking, time management, and networking, but are hindered from starting their own business by the fear of the unknown. Unfortunately, too many women have had their efforts thwarted by inexperience, lack of support, poor planning and/or a lack of financing.   

The SBDC can help by expanding your knowledge and understanding of basic business principles, marketing, bookkeeping, and business planning. Armed with this knowledge, and sufficient drive, many women are able to achieve their dream of financial independence. Being an entrepreneur has its rewards and its challenges. To successfully grow a business, the owner must master a number of elements – planning, financing, training, marketing and networking are but a few.

Women entrepreneurs are a vital force in the growth of our regional economy.  Increasingly, women’s ability, drive and achievements are creating new opportunities and jobs in all sectors, propelling our region’s strong economic performance even higher.

The Galveston County Small Business Development Center provides prospective business owners with the tools and resources they need to succeed.  Using a team-based approach, the SBDC consultants help to identify and implement strategies to start and grow young businesses.  By enlisting the talents and the cooperation of qualified business counselors, marketers, lenders, research librarians, and other business support organizations, the team delivers advice and information tailored to the specific needs of each business owner. Participation can help a new business owner strengthen her relationships with other businesswomen and gain the knowledge she needs to reach her greatest business potential.