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OUR MISSION
To inspire and mobilize a community of women to grow their micro-businesses
into million dollar enterprises.
A TREND SETTER IN THE WBO SPACE
HISTORY:
• 1999 – Founded as first online micro-lender
• 2005 – Launched Make Mine a Million $ Business to empower WBOs to grow beyond historic trends
• 2011 – Launched Urban Rebound Program to support accelerated growth for women owned micro-businesses
• 2012 – Launched Women Veteran Entrepreneur Corps to support accelerated growth for Women Vets and Military
Spouses
• 200 Million media impressions annually over 5 years
• 28% of program participants have grown to $1 Million or more in revenues vs. 1.8% of all US WBOs
• Average program participant experiences 46% revenue growth and 64% employee growth within 12-36 months
• Year-to-date program investment of $16 Million in has yielded $200M in revenues for program participants
• Community of 50,000+ WBOs
PEERLESS RESULTS
THE ONLY RESOURCE AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING
Live Competitions
+Results-Oriented Business Coaching
+Web-Based and In-Person Access to Nationally Renowned Business Experts
+Virtual Peer Exchange Platforms
+Measurable Outcomes
*Based on a competitive analysis including Spark & Hustle, Savor the Success, Ladies Who Launch, Women Presidents Organization, Entrepreneurs Organization, eWomen Network, NABO, WBENC and Astia
A PROVEN STRATEGY FOR WBO EMPOWERMENT AND GROWTH
Mobilization
Selection
Education
Visibility
Impact
• Media coverage attracts motivated women entrepreneurs across the country
• Targeted screening and filtering identifies those with the most potential to succeed and scale
• Provide essential education, tools, and resources and support to reinforce high potential
• Promoting success with national media coverage to inspire more women business owners
• Businesses thrive – families and local economies benefit
A GROWING COMMUNITY OF WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS50,000+ Nationally
Average Age: 44 Range: 26 to 70
Business Profile Mean 2010 Revenues for 2010 $750,000vs. $400,000 in 2006
Business Sectors
Ethnic Diversity64% Caucasian, 20% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian
Geographic DiversityAwardees and community members in all 50 States Meet Up groups in 12 cities