Starting and growing a business as a woman in the US comes with its own set of resources, programs, and challenges — from certification and government contracting to grants, loans, and the everyday reality of building a business around the rest of your life. This guide brings together everything on BusinessHer for women entrepreneurs, organized by what you’re actually trying to do.
Funding & Grants
Non-repayable money, equity funding, and where to actually look for it.
- Top 10 Funding Options for Women Entrepreneurs
- Grants for Women Entrepreneurs: How to Apply and Qualify
- How to Grant Fund Your Business (US and EU)
- VC Funding for Women-Led Startups
- Angel Investors for Women Startups: What You Need to Know
Certification & Contracting
Getting recognized as a woman-owned business — and what that unlocks with corporate and government buyers.
- How to Get Certified as a Woman-Owned Business
- Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE): How to Apply
- Starting a Minority Woman-Owned Business: What You Should Know
Loans & Financing
Debt financing options, including programs aimed at specific groups of women business owners.
- SBA Loans for Female-Owned Businesses
- Business Loans for Minority Women
- Small Business Loans for Black Females
- Small Business Loans for Hispanic Females
- How to Get Funding for a Woman Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Tax Benefits of Female-Owned Business
Home Business & Mindset
Getting started on your own terms, and the inner side of building a business.
- Small Business Ideas for Stay-at-Home Moms
- How to Overcome Fear and Self-Doubt as a Female Entrepreneur
This guide is updated as new funding rules, certifications, and programs come out — bookmark it and check back before you apply anywhere.