Great List for Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers

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It’s getting very difficult to keep track of all the great biz/career websites I refer to on a regular basis.  I don’t think I’m alone so I thought I’d do a quick and handy business/career reference list today. It is by no means inclusive but it is a great start.

A few sites of interest to those starting or managing their own business:

www.myownbusiness.org - this site provides great free services like business templates for business plans, letters, start up kit information and even a free internet business course.  The U.S. Small Business Administration uses the online course as a resource for small business owners.

www.mommasterminds.com – a great online based organization for networking with other women who have started businesses or in the process of doing so.  I’m a member of this group and I can tell you it is one of the best internet based networking/business resources anywhere.  Not only is there a very active forum used by serious and knowledgeable business owners but the learning resource center is phenomenal. NOTE: there is a fee associated with joining this group but the 7-day free trial offer helps you to get a better understanding of the value of this membership.

www.iamawahm.com – Are you a mom in Ireland or the UK? Then you likely already know about this site.  If not you’ll want to visit soon as it’s a great site for work at home moms in the UK or anywhere!

www.internetbasedmoms.com- another great online resource geared to women looking for not only networking but great educational resources too.  This resource is free!

www.assistu.com- an online educational service for individuals who want to develp the skills needed to be a virtual assistant (independent “virtual” contractor who uses the internet to provide administrative and other related services to businesses).

www.thevacoach.com - another educational service for individuals who want to learn how to become a virtual assistant in a more one-to-one type environment.  The “VA Coach” is Erin Blaskie–an up and coming young and successful entrepreneur.  I spoke to her a few months back and discussed her services with a few others – consensus is she’s done the work and she’s visionary!  That’s a good start.  According to Erin’s sales page she’s the person to contact if you “Would like to learn How to Create a Six-Figure Virtual Assistance Business.” If you succeed at earning a six-figure income give me a call!

For those women who want to network to build their business or find their next new job/career:

www.needlestackjobs.com – NeedleStack Jobs is a job board for professional, flexible jobs.  Perfect for working parents or baby boomers striving for their ideal work/life balance.

www.workitmom.com – Work It, Mom! describes their group as “an online networking community for professional women, features career advice from top leaders, skill-building tips, and access to Power Contacts and other resources.”

www.iabc.com - The International Association of Business Communicators is a professional network of more than 14,000 business communication profesionals in over 70 countries.   They have one of the best job boards anywhere.  I’ve got to toot my own horn here to say that I received an IABC Vision award for best internal communications (membership magazine).

www.diversityworking.com – This group provides a link between corporate America and professional job seekers from the African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, Women, Gay and Lesbian, Veteran, and Disabled Communities.

www.aswa.org – The American Society of Women Accountants was formed in 1938 to increase the opportunities for women in all fields of accounting and finance.

www.bpwusa.org – Business and Professional Women/USA is a multi-generational membership organization for working women that provides career advancement resources, work-life strategies and personal and professional connections.