Many buyers want to support women-owned businesses. The sticking points are always the same: Where do we find them? How do we verify? How fast can we onboard? If those are the questions, certification ...

A black female carpentry business owner holds a document and reads information from her smartphone. Many buyers want to support women-owned businesses. The sticking points are always the same: Where ...

Women-Owned is an initiative spearheaded by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). Established in 1997, it aims to recognize and support majority women-owned businesses by creating ...

Erin LaCombe found a specialized niche for her firm, but it's far from a safe harbor. Like many small business owners, she gained a competitive advantage by earning an official stamp of approval ...