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Center for Women’s Business Research (founded as the National Foundation for Women Business Owners)
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Handy Brochure Key Facts About Women-Owned Businesses (2002) A pocket-sized brochure with more than two dozen of the most important facts about women-owned businesses; includes four helpful charts. In its sixth printing! Ideal as a handout at meetings and as a handy reference. $50.00 per pack of 100.
Capital, Credit and Financing: Comparing Women and Men Business Owners’ Sources and Uses of Capital (1996) and Update (1998) Examines the financial concerns of women and men business owners, the uses to which capital is being put in their businesses, and perceived problems with access to capital. Both reports $90; update only $40
A Compendium of National Statistics on Women-Owned Businesses in the U.S. (2001) Prepared for the National Women’s Business Council, the Compendium is a single-source document of the most up-to-date statistical information about women’s business ownership in the United States, including the number, size and economic strength of women-owned businesses, recent growth trends, and demographic characteristics of women business owners. $90.00
The Characteristics and Contributions of Home-Based Women-Owned Businesses in the U.S. (1995) A myth-busting exploration of the personal and business characteristics of one of the fastest growing segments of the economy, and an accounting of their economic contributions. $40
Credibility, Creativity, and Independence: The Greatest Challenges and Biggest Rewards of Business Ownership Among Women (1994) In the words of women business owners themselves, an in-depth look at entrepreneurship. $40
Embracing the Information Age: A Comparison of Women and Men Business Owners (1997) Women entrepreneurs are taking a more proactive approach than men business owners in adopting technology to grow their businesses while increasing their computer investments. $90
Employee Benefits Offered By Women-Owned Businesses: A Framework for Compassion (1994) An analysis of the benefits offered by women-owned businesses compared to all U.S. firms. $40
Entrepreneurial Vision in Action: Exploring Growth Among Women- and Men-Owned Firms (2001) A ground-breaking study that explores the issues surrounding the phenomenon of fast-growth firms and examines the characteristics of these firms. Compares the differences and similarities between women and men owners of fast-growing firms as well as how fast-growing firms differ from other businesses. $90
Giving Something Back: Volunteerism Among Women Business Owners in the U.S. (1996) An exploration of the extent to which women business owners volunteer, what kinds of volunteer activities they engage in, and to what extent they encourage their employees to volunteer. $40
Going Global: Women-Owned Businesses in the International Marketplace (1995) A detailed look at the number, characteristics and trends of women-owned businesses involved in international trade makes comparisons with government data on all businesses involved in exporting. $40
Leaders in Business and Community: The Philanthropic Contributions of Women and Men Business Owners (2000) A report detailing similarities and differences in the philanthropic activity of women and men business owners including: personal giving and volunteering; workplace giving; programs to encourage voluntarism by employees; expectations of recognition for large contributions. $90
Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World (1997) Leading women entrepreneurs worldwide have been identified for the first time by NFWBO. Fifty women business owners, plus 10 “women to watch,” are profiled. These women-owned enterprises represent a worldwide phenomenon. $40
Minority Women-Owned Businesses in the United States (2002) The latest facts and figures on the number and economic growth of firms owned by women of color. Separate reports for African American, Asian & Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Native American women-owned firms are included, as well as a summary report. $130
Online and In Focus: How Women and Men Business Owners Use the Internet (2001) An in-depth look at the online research and marketing activities of women and men business owners, including their level of involvement in e-commerce and online banking $90
Paths to Entrepreneurship: New Directions for Women in Business (1998) Women entrepreneurs start businesses mainly because they have an idea for a product or service, or they realize that they can do for themselves what they had done for an employer. The impact of frustration in previously-held corporate positions is increasing. $90
Philanthropy Among Business Women of Achievement (1999) Accomplished women business owners and corporate executives are independent, decisive and generous philanthropists. They give to organizations that support issues that they are passionate about and that are well run. $50
Removing the Boundaries: The Continued Progress and Achievement of Women-Owned Enterprises (2001) The latest, most complete information on trends among commercially active women-owned and all firms from 1997 to 2000. Contains 36 pages of tables and information on 100+ employee firms, $1M+ businesses, and financial creditworthiness measures by state, region and industry. $90
Retirement Plan Trends in the Small Business Market A Survey of Women- and Men-Owned Firms (1997) Women business owners are giving more priority to retirement plans than men businessowners. They offer their employees a different blend of benefits as well as more retirement plan options. $90
The Spirit of Enterprise: Latina Entrepreneurs in the U.S. (2000) A survey exploring motivations, access to capital, role of family, bilingualism, and pride in heritage of this fast-growing business segment. (Entire report is printed in both English and Spanish.) $90
Styles of Success: The Thinking and Management Styles of Women and Men Entrepreneurs (1994) This insightful report documents for the first time in a quantifiable manner the similarities and differences in the way women and men business owners manage their businesses. $90
Women Business Owners as Consumers: Transforming the Marketplace (1999) A detailed survey of the shopping habits and consumer purchasing patterns of women business owners and women employees. $90
Women Business Owners of Color: Challenges and Accomplishments (1998) A ground breaking survey reveals first-time data about all ethnic groups of women business owners, including paths to business ownership, motivations and challenges. Asian, Black, Caucasian, Hispanic, and Native American/Alaska Native women entrepreneurs were surveyed. $90
Women Entrepreneurs in the Equity Capital Markets(2000) Provides new insights into how women are faring in the equity markets, the barriers they encounter, the factors that lead to success, and the perceptions of equity investors. $130
Women-Owned Businesses: Breaking the Boundaries The Progress and Achievement of Women-Owned Enterprises (1995) This landmark study using 1994 data describes growth, financial strength, staying power, and trends among women-owned firms. $40
Women-Owned Businesses in 2002: Trends in the U.S. and 50 States The latest facts and figures on the number and economic growth in women-owned businesses from 1997 to 2002. Contains 52 separate reports for the US, 50 states and the District of Columbia, and numerous charts and tables. $130
Women-Owned Businesses in 2002: Trends in the Top 50 Metropolitan Areas The latest facts and figures on the number and economic growth in women-owned businesses from 1997 to 2002. Contains 51 separate reports for the top 50 metro areas, an overall summary of all areas with rankings, and numerous charts and tables. $130
Citation
Center for Women’s Business Research. “Center for Women’s Business Research (founded as the National Foundation for Women Business Owners).” Washington, DC.