Liz Gomes: Resources for women-owned businesses

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Published: 10-15-2024 4:38 PM

Women-owned small businesses are a cornerstone of the Massachusetts economy, contributing to job creation, innovation and overall economic growth. October is National Women’s Business Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the lasting impact of these businesses in our state.

In 2022, in an effort to support women and underrepresented business owners, state Treasurer Deborah Goldberg launched the Small Business Initiative (SBI), which provides Massachusetts business owners with a Small Business Resource Toolkit, empowerment workshops, and more. The toolkit, found at www.smallbusinessma.org, provides information on how to plan, maintain, and grow a successful small business. It ensures entrepreneurs can find helpful resources in one place, including information on business plans, digital marketing, grants, bookkeeping, succession planning, and much more.

The toolkit also has an interactive map that provides business owners with a comprehensive list of reliable resources in their area, from capital providers to technical assistance to business associations.

Building on the resources in the toolkit, SBI’s Small Business Empowerment Series includes free workshops that equip Massachusetts entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills necessary to create a strategy, implement successful planning, and make wise financial choices.

The Small Business Initiative has helped launch new possibilities for countless Massachusetts residents who now have the tools to succeed. By providing this support from the beginning, we hope to ensure greater opportunities for women business owners and others who have been historically underrepresented in the business community.

Liz Gomes

Deputy chief of staff, Office of the Massachusetts Treasurer and Receiver General, Boston

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