Resources for mompreneurs

DENVER – There are a number of valuable resources that are available to entrepreneurs and many are targeted specifically to mompreneurs.

Here are a few of the more popular Web sites:

SCORE - www.score.org

This is a nonprofit organization that provides resources and expertise to entrepreneurs in order to help them maximize the success of their existing and emerging small business. SCORE is staffed primarily by retired executives and business owners who offer counseling via e-mail and phone on a number of different business topics. The best part is it is almost all free. SCORE also has a section specifically targeted to women entrepreneurs.

Make Mine a $Million Business - www.makemineamillion.org

This program provides a combination of money, mentoring, marketing and technology tolls that women entrepreneurs can use to help grow their businesses. The program's goal is as the name implies, to help you turn your company into a million-dollar organization.

Mompreneurs Online - www.mompreneursonline.com

This site includes message boards, books strategies and more for the serious entrepreneur. It also has a section to help avoid home based business scams.

Home Based Working Mom - www.hbwm.com

This site is a professional association and online community of moms who work at home or would like to. There's even a mom-owned business directory and a number of resources to help plan.

Another great resource is the book, "Secrets of Millionaire Moms" by Tamara Monosoff. She offers practical, step-by-step advice to help women put their inspiration into practice.