Women Small Business Owners Face Unique Challenges to Succeed 

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During this year’s National Women’s Small Business Month, SCORE, mentors to America’s small businesses, is spotlighting resources to support women entrepreneurs. SCORE is also offering volunteer opportunities for experienced female business owners to share industry knowledge and insight. 

Women entrepreneurs, particularly of color, face unique barriers when trying to attain small business success, according to SCORE’s survey data from The Megaphone of Mainstreet: The Impact of COVID-19. Specifically, the survey found that child care is a significant unmet need among Black and Hispanic female entrepreneurs who were more likely than their white counterparts to state that lack of child care has a major impact on their business operations. 

To provide support and resources to help women small business owners thrive, SCORE created a centralized hub called SCORE for Women Entrepreneurs that includes: 

• Webinars and original online educational content 
• Free, remote, expert business mentoring 
• Inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs who achieved their business goals 

“We believe that anyone can thrive as a small business owner with the right resources and support,” said SCORE CEO Bridget Weston. “However, we also know the road is harder for some more than others. Not everyone has access to the same opportunities, especially as it relates to women of color. SCORE for Women Entrepreneurs helps female entrepreneurs navigate the unique challenges they face when it comes to starting and growing their business.”