Resources & Tools
Swaay is a self-publishing platform for women thought leaders. Their articles cover topics like business, career advice, politics, culture, and more. Articles are created by Swaay members, who are all thought leaders in their respective industries. Check out Swaay to get inspired by and learn from other entrepreneurs.
Swaay also offers a paid yearly membership if you’re interested in publishing content to their site. Their membership costs $29/month or $349 annually.
Are you looking for legal information about forming your business? Nolo is a website that provides do-it-yourself legal information on a variety of subjects. Some Nolo products and books do have a fee but check with your local library to see if they have copies of Nolo’s do-it-yourself legal guides. Nolo offers free information and guides on forming and registering your business, including information for your state. If you’re looking for information about making your business official legally, check out the Nolo business formation guide.
Check out their free guide for business formation and registration by using the link below.
The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) is a national advocacy organization for small businesses. They offer a variety of legal guides for small business owners. If you are looking for help on filing your taxes as a small business, we recommend this NFIB guide. They review common deductions, avoiding an audit, and understanding the alternative minimum tax (AMT). After you’ve checked out their guide, don’t forget to check out our other resources on taxes & accounting.
Follow the link below for the complete guide to filing your small business taxes!
The Balance Small Business is an online library of over 7,000 articles related to launching and managing your own business. Explore topics such as creating a business plan, taxes and accounting, and business law. The Balance Small Business includes tips and ideas for all types of business owners, including online and home businesses and resources for freelancers and consultants.
Start exploring topics relevant to your small business by clicking the link below.
Lioness Magazine is a monthly online magazine for women* entrepreneurs, with articles ranging in topics from innovation and business growth to inspiring profiles. It’s a great magazine if you’re looking to feel inspired, learn some new tips and tricks, and read more about owning your own business as a woman*.
Lioness Magazine created a free resource guide for women* entrepreneurs, packed with information about incubators & accelerators, grants, classes, marketing, and much more. Check it out by clicking the link below.
The Tory Burch Foundation #EmbraceAmbition initiative features articles, stories and advice about women who have achieved big things in their businesses. The articles are divided into topics like finance, innovation, growth and management. Check them out to get inspired, learn tips and tricks for your business, and much more.
Start reading by clicking the link below.
Send Grid offers a comprehensive email marketing guide. It includes tips and suggestions on how to create an email marketing strategy, building your email list, and making the most of your email marketing. Check it out by clicking the link below.
A business plan can help you figure out how your business is going to work and what steps you need to take for success. A simple business plan might be all you need, but a more formal business plan is often required for pitching investors or to get a bank loan. The process of building a business plan can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be! BPlans is a website that offers free sample business plans that you can download and edit. Their Business Plan Guide will review the different types of business plans, what makes a good business plan, and templates and tools to help you build your plan.
BPlans also offers a variety of free tools including interactive calculators, resources for pitching and funding your business, and numerous templates and tools.
Follow the link below to Bplans’ Business Plan Guide to learn everything you need to know to build your complete business plan.
CareerGirls.org is a video-based career exploration tool for girls, with an emphasis on STEM careers. The mission of Career Girls is for all girls to reach their full potential and discover their own path to empowerment through access to inspiring career role models.
