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<item><title>Second Career Small Business Resources</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/second-career-small-business-resources.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There are a variety of small business resources available that have been developed specifically to help persons start and operate small businesses at a later stage in life. Second career means that the person starting the business has had a previous career and is now changing course, or simply going into business on their own doing what they did for someone else previously. Many of these entrepreneurs are senior in age. Following are some resources available for people who run or want to run a small business as a second career. Businesses Eye Aging Boomer Market 'Elderpreneurs' aim to...]]></description><pubDate>December 29, 2010 12:47 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Disabled Entrepreneurs</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/disabled-entrepreneurs.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Although many people with disabilities are being employed and remaining employed, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is unacceptably high, as shown in the 1994-95 National Health Interview Survey. This survey found that 79 percent of adults without disabilities were working at the time they were interviewed and only 37 percent of those with disabilities were employed. More than half of the non-working adults with disabilities who were studied wanted to work, but had encountered difficulties. Because of their difficulties in finding appropriate work, an increasing number of people with disabilities and chronic health conditions are starting businesses....]]></description><pubDate>November  9, 2010  7:41 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Native American Small Business Resources</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/native-american-small-business-resources.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There are a variety of small business resources available that have been developed specifically to help Native Americans start and operate small businesses. Native Americans is defined here as American Indians, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiians. Following are some resources available for Native Americans who run or want to run a small business. SBA Announces New Contracts for Native American Economic Development Initiative News release from the Small Business Administration on January 26, 2004. SBA Administrator Announces New Economic Development Plan for Native American Small Business Owners SBA and Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute Enter into Agreement to Provide Business...]]></description><pubDate>November  9, 2010  7:41 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Military Veteran Small Business Resources</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/military-veteran-small-business-resources.html</link><description><![CDATA[ The total military veteran population in the United States is estimated to be about 24 million. Of the approximately eighty million small businesses in the United States, four million (about five percent) are veteran-owned, more than one would expect given the number of veterans in the population as a whole. Moreover, the success rate of veteran business startups is high in comparison to other business startups, partially due to the experience the veterans have gained in the Armed Services. Upon retirement many veterans choose to start their own businesses rather than take another job. While there are a number...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Worldwide Gay/Lesbian Business Groups</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/worldwide-gay-lesbian-business-groups.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Gay Business Association A UK national trade association that represents gay and lesbian businesses or those that serve and respect the community. Gay &amp;amp;amp; Lesbian Business Association of Greater Vancouver Recognize, promote, and improve gay/lesbian/supportive businesses and the gay/lesbian/supportive business community wherever possible. GayCanada National Directory of Businesses, Services, Resources and everything else that's GLBT related in Canada. Genius The Association of Gay Professionals in the Netherlands establishes and maintains a network of business and private relations while combining professional and homosexual aspects. The International Lesbian and Gay Association A world-wide federation of national and local groups dedicated to...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Federal Classification of Rural</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/federal-classification-of-rural.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Many people have definitions for the term rural, but seldom are these definitions in agreement. While that doesn't seem critical for running a small business, it can important because the federal government provides a number of financial incentives for economic development of rural areas. Before applying for funding one needs to know if your area is indeed rural according the federal agency providing funding. For some, rural is a subjective state of mind. For others, rural is an objective quantitative measure. The primary three definitions used by the federal government are: The Bureau of the Census defines an urbanized...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Manufacturing Counties</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/manufacturing-counties.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Nationwide, manufacturing employs more than twice as many rural people as does farming. Contrary to popular opinion, rural manufacturing is not primarily involved in the processing of food or the provision of farm inputs. In 1991, only about 13 percent of rural manufacturing* was closely tied to farming. In fact, in many rural counties, manufacturing has been replacing farming as the primary economic activity for several decades. Of the county types based on economic specialization, manufacturing-dependent counties are second in number only to farming counties. These 506 counties are home to 31 percent of the rural population. Concentrated in...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Services Counties</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/services-counties.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Growth in the services sector has been the dominant force in nonmetro (as well as national) industrial trends over the past two decades, giving rise to the popular term &amp;quot;service economy.&amp;quot; The services sector includes transportation and public utilities, wholesale and retail trade, finance, insurance, real estate, agricultural services, and other services. From 1979 to 1989, over 3 million nonmetro services jobs were created, accounting for 83 percent of new nonmetro jobs. The 323 services-dependent counties, as defined here, derived 50 percent or more of their earned income from services jobs over the 3-year period 1987-89. Unlike farming and...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Operating a Rural Small Business</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/operating-a-rural-small-business.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Rural America is a vital part of the Nation's economy. Over two thousand counties in the United States (2,288, to be exact) are considered rural according to federal classification. They contain 83 percent of the Nation's land and are home to 21 percent (51 million) of the American people. In 1992, rural counties supplied 18 percent of the Nation's jobs and generated 14 percent of its earnings. Rural people and communities are engaged in and depend upon a wide range of economic activities - from manufacturing to mining, from recreational services to agriculture and everything in between. Yet, rural...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>More Than Two-thirds of Teens Hope to Become Entrepreneurs</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/more-than-two-thirds-of-teens-hope-to-become-entrepreneurs.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Forty-two percent of those polled think unemployment is economy's biggest challenge Taking a cue from business moguls such as Donald Trump and Richard Branson, today's teens are excited about the possibility of being their own boss, according to the JA Worldwide (Junior Achievement) 2005 &amp;quot;Interprise Poll on Teens and Entrepreneurship.&amp;quot; Sixty-nine percent of those taking the poll indicated they would like to start their own business, a five percent increase over last year's results. When asked what kind of business they would be most interested in starting, &amp;quot;Professional services&amp;quot; - such as an accountant, lawyer, or insurance agent -...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>U.S. Gay/Lesbian Business Groups</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/us-gay-lesbian-business-groups.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Atlanta Gay &amp;amp;amp; Lesbian Chamber of Commerce A nonprofit organization of progressive gay, lesbian and G&amp;amp;amp;L friendly business owners and managers who have joined forces to assure that our community makes improvements, addresses issues, and advances to meet the challenges of today's fast-paced business world. Austin Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce A non-for-profit business organization promoting networking, education, and support for gay and gay-friendly businesses and professionals. Business Alliance of Los Angeles / Valley Business Alliance A non-profit organization that is a voice in the lesbian and gay community in Southern California to promote business networking among their...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Home-Based Businesses</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/home-based-businesses.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Home-based businesses can either be independent businesses or telecommuting arrangements where individuals work for a major corporation from their home. Telecommuters, by virtue of the fact that they are employees, have a different set of issues than home business owners in terms of income and expenses. However, in terms of time management and office space, they have much in common. Both face similar advantages and disadvantages in working out of their home. Advantages Disadvantages A home-based business allows you to eliminate the cost of an office, a major expense for most small businesses. Also, most home-based business owners are...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Young Entrepreneurs</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/young-entrepreneurs.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There are a variety of small business resources available that have been developed specifically to help younger people who start and operate small businesses. Young entrepreneurs are defined here as persons who start a business before they are 25 years of age. Following are some resources available for young people who own or want to own a small business. Business Schools University and college business programs are a good place to learn about starting and running your own business. Canadian Youth Business Foundation A private-sector funded non-profit organization, which was formed to address youth unemployment and under-employment by providing...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Asian-American Small Business Resources</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/asian-american-small-business-resources.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There are a variety of small business resources available that have been developed specifically to help Asian-Americans start and operate small businesses. Asian-American is defined here as anyone living in the United States who has Asian origins. Following are some resources available for Asian-Americans who run or want to run a small business. America's Top 100 Asian Entrepreneurs Goldsea, the Asian-American supersite, provides profiles and links to their picks for the top 100 Asian-American entrepreneurs. Asian American Business Development Center Provides technical assistance to improve the management skills of Asian American business owners and programs to help businesses and...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Moving to the Country</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/moving-to-the-country.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Moving to the country to run a small business is the dream of many folks, but it is not a decision to be made lightly. In spite of the greater sophistication that has come to rural areas due to better communication and transportation systems, living in the country is far different from city living. One needs to be aware of the cultural differences before making a major commitment. Here are some places to find out more about what to expect and consider in deciding to make the move. Center for Rural Affairs A non-profit organization, serving and advocating for...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Agricultural Resources for Rural Small Businesses</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/agricultural-resources-for-rural-small-businesses.html</link><description><![CDATA[ General Agricultural Resources United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) The federal agency in charge of farm, ranch and forestry matters. The USDA produces the Agricultural Census and the Agricultural Factbook, which offers information about U.S. agriculture and describes all USDA programs. In addition, the USDA's Economic Research Services publishes Amber Waves about the economics of food, farming, natural resources, and rural America. See your local State Departments of Agriculture for resources, programs and statistics specific to your state. There are several agricultural related portals and directories, including the Agricultural Network Information Center, the National Agricultural Library, Agriculture Online, and...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Retirement-Destination Counties</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/retirement-destination-counties.html</link><description><![CDATA[ The presence (or absence) of natural amenities is becoming increasingly important to the economic well-being of rural areas. With such amenities as a mild climate, mountains, coastlines, and lakes, a rural area can attract retirees, tourists, and recreationists, as well as some firms and self-employed professionals who place a high value on the quality of living offered by these amenities. In turn, the economic activities particularly services that these people and firms generate are becoming increasingly important sources of employment and income. Examined here are &amp;quot;retirement-destination counties,&amp;quot; counties mainly in the South and West that experienced 15 percent or...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Farming Counties</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/farming-counties.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Once, the vast majority of rural counties depended on farming as their primary source of income. Today, fewer than a quarter do, and these farming-dependent counties are home to only 9 percent of the rural population. The number of farming counties has shrunk dramatically since 1950: Concentrated in the Great Plains, these 556 counties derive 20 percent or more of their earned income from farming; for one county the figure was 89 percent. Even in these counties, however, nonfarm sectors are a major source of employment and income, providing nearly 80 percent of the jobs in farming-dependent counties. Those...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Federal Lands Counties</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/federal-lands-counties.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Land use, property rights, and protection and use of natural resources are issues of great importance to the Federal lands counties counties in which 30 percent or more of the land is owned by the Federal Government. In 1987, there were 270 such counties, located primarily in the West. The amount of federally owned acreage in these counties ranged from 30 to 99 percent. Because the Federal Government owns much of the land, these counties are significantly affected by Federal policies and regulations dealing with land, the environment, tourism, and recreational activities. The debate on such policies and regulations...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Hispanic Small Business Resources</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/hispanic-small-business-resources.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There are a variety of small business resources available that have been developed specifically to help Hispanics start and operate small businesses. Hispanic is defined here as anyone living in the United States who has Spanish origins. Following are some resources available for Hispanics who run or want to run a small business. Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility HACR strives to ensure that there is an equitable participation of the Hispanic community in Corporate America commensurate with the Hispanic purchasing power. Hispanic Business and Finance Online News, features, business resources. HispanicBusiness.com Home of Hispanic Business Magazine, including a wide...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Women in Small Business</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/women-in-small-business.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There is a wide spectrum of information about and for women running a business. Here are some resources that provide business-related information for women. Online Women's Business Center The Small Business Administration office for women who run businesses. Women Entrepreneurs Are Key to Long-term Economic Growth Results of a global study on Entrepreneurship. Women-21.gov A one-stop federal resource for targeted information, registration for online programs, and networking opportunities to help women entrepreneurs navigate the ever-changing business world and do what they do best: innovate, create jobs, and make a vital contribution to the strength of America. Websites for Women...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Websites for Women in Business</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/websites-for-women-in-business.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Digital Women An International online community for women in business, businesswomen, and all women around the world. Inside you will find free business resources and tools including information about grants for women, free business tips, home business ideas, free marketing and sales tips, and an online community for business women with over 15,000 International members waiting to do business with you. Online Women's Business Center An interactive business skills training web site providing women with the information and expertise necessary for planning their economic independence through owning their own business. SBA Office of Women's Business Ownership Information for women...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Women in Business Articles</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/women-in-business-articles.html</link><description><![CDATA[ As Leaders, Women Rule New studies find that female managers outshine their male counterparts in almost every measure. Where Women Get Credit Survey by the National Foundation for Women Business Owners on where women-owned businesses get short-term credit. Women Entrepreneurs Boot Up More Than Men A discussion of how women entrepreneurs are more actively adopting the Internet and new technology for business growth than are men business owners. &amp;amp;nbsp; Women in Business Books Other Special Interests...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Keeping the Family Business in Business</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/keeping-the-family-business-in-business.html</link><description><![CDATA[ If you own or manage a family business, you're in good company. Family businesses are a major part of the United States economy. Eighty percent or more of all businesses in the United States are family controlled. Furthermore, over 60 percent of the U.S. workforce works for a family business. Yes, family businesses embody our country's entrepreneurial spirit and represent the hopes and dreams of many for independence, community, self-sufficiency, and wealth. Unfortunately, says Edward Hess, family business owners also face challenges that other types of businesses don't. &amp;quot;The added complexity of family dynamics causes most family businesses to...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>In Love and In Business Together</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/in-love-and-in-business-together.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Going into business with a partner has its own set of challenges, but when that person is someone you love, an even greater level of complexity is introduced. Yet there are many couples who say this is the best thing that has happened for them and their marriage. Certainly mom and pop businesses have been the mainstays of our society for centuries. There are many large enterprises that started just this way. With the advent of big chain stores in the mid-twentieth century, however, there was a sharp decline in the number of small, couple-run businesses. At the dawn...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Persistent Poverty Counties</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/persistent-poverty-counties.html</link><description><![CDATA[ The number of counties with high concentrations of poverty has decreased dramatically over the last 30 years. In 1960, a total of 2,083 rural counties had 20 percent or more of their population living below the poverty level. By 1990, the number had shrunk to 765, a decline of nearly two-thirds and an indication of the remarkable reduction of poverty* across rural America. For 535 of those counties, however, poverty continues to be a long-term problem. The persistent poverty counties discussed here are those in which 20 percent or more of the population were below the poverty level in...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Business Communication</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/family-business-communication.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Family-owned firms comprise ninety percent of businesses in the United States and account for seventy-eight percent of all new jobs created. However, nearly seventy percent of these businesses close shop during the second generation, according to Laura Michaud, author of the book, From the Kitchen Table to the Conference Table: Family Business Communication. Family businesses hold a tremendous amount of power in this country, but due to relationship problems among family members, many are doomed to fail. Knowing your place in an organization is essential for your own success and ultimately, the business' success. Especially in family businesses, where...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Social Enterprise</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/social-enterprise.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Many of us care deeply about social issues that are dear to us, yet we often are far too busy managing our own businesses to give more than a donation or a modicum of time. As the nonprofit sector feels the pinch of not only fewer dollars, but also fewer active volunteers, innovative approaches are being sought. From these efforts has evolved the new field of social entrepreneurship. Social entrepreneurs essentially approach social issues from an entrepreneurial perspective. According to the Institute for Social Entrepreneurs, &amp;quot;a social entrepreneur engages in the same tasks (as an entrepreneur), but in the...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership In the Veteran Population</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/entrepreneurship-and-business-ownership-in-the-veteran-population.html</link><description><![CDATA[ In recent years, increasing attention has been called to the entrepreneurial needs of America's veterans, particularly those veterans who have service-connected disabilities. Section 702 of P.L. 106-50 tasked the Office of Advocacy to develop information on the use of programs to assist small businesses owned and controlled by veterans and service-disabled veterans. This study addresses these and other questions: What is the current state of programs for veterans and/or service-disabled veterans who wish to start a small business or who currently own or operate a small business? What is the level of entrepreneurship interest and activity in the veteran...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Family-Run Small Business Resources</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/family-run-small-business-resources.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Family businesses have their own special set of challenges. Not only are you in personal relationships with a number of the people you are working with, which can complicate those relationships and those with your other employees, but you also need to deal with leadership roles and how ownership is passed to future generations. Family businesses include businesses that are operated by families or by persons in significant personal relationships. Because of the complexities of operating a family business, a number of resource centers have been developed to support families who are in a business together or are contemplating...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Women's Business Organizations</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/womens-business-organizations.html</link><description><![CDATA[ National Association of Female Executives The largest women's professional association and the largest women business owners' organization in the country, provides resources and services - through education, networking, and public advocacy - to empower its members to achieve career success and financial security. National Association of Women Business Owners Membership organization providing networking, advocacy and resources. Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon Provides education, professional support and networking opportunities for women business owners throughout the state of Oregon. Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan A non-profit membership organization that works with women who are considering a career in business, starting a business, or...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>African-American Small Business Resources</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/african-american-small-business-resources.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There are a variety of small business resources available that have been developed specifically to help African-Americans start and operate small businesses. African-American is defined here as persons living in the United States who are of African ancestry. Following are some resources available for African-Americans who run or want to run a small business. The African American Business Directory A directory of African-American businesses in 125 U.S. cities. The African-American Business Link A directory and communication center for African-American owned businesses and other businesses/organizations that want to do business with African-Americans. African-American Shopping Mall A place for African-American businesses...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Work at Home Scheme</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/work-at-home-scheme.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Be part of one of America's Fastest Growing Industries! Earn thousand of dollars a month - from your home - Processing Medical Billing Claims. You can find ads like this everywhere - from the street light and telephone pole on your corner to your newspaper and PC. While you may find these ads appealing, especially if you can't work outside your home, proceed with caution. Not all work-at-home opportunities deliver on their promises. Many ads omit the fact that you may have to work many hours without pay. Or they don't disclose all the costs you will have to...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>State Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/state-vocational-rehabilitation-agencies.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Arizona Vocational Rehabilitation Arkansas Vocational Rehabilitation Services California Department of Rehabilitation Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Connecticut Rehabilitation Services Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation District of Columbia Rehabilitation Services Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Georgia Rehabilitation Services Hawaii Department of Human Services Idaho Vocational Rehabilitation Illinois Vocational Rehabilitation Program Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services Iowa Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Kansas Vocational Rehabilitation Services Kentucky Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Louisiana Vocational Rehabilitation Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation Services Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Michigan Disability and Rehabilitation Mississippi Department...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Women-Owned Businesses</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/women-owned-businesses.html</link><description><![CDATA[ Womenbiz.gov The gateway for women-owned businesses selling to the federal government. Survey of Women-Owned Businesses Bureau of Census 1997 survey provides information by industry and state. Woman-Owned Business Directory Lists and links to women-owned businesses in 26 different categories ranging from artists to technology. Woman-Owned Business Directory List of Businesses searchable by category, state or keyword. Woman-Owned Businesses A directory from Business.com. Womenowned.com Resources for women considering starting a business and women who already own a business. &amp;amp;nbsp; Women in Business Books Other Special Interests...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item><item><title>Gay/Lesbian Small Business Resources</title><link>http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/small-business-resources/gay-lesbian-small-business-resources.html</link><description><![CDATA[ There are a variety of small business resources available that have been developed specifically to help Gays and Lesbians start and operate small businesses. Gay/Lesbian is defined here as anyone who is not heterosexual. Following are some resources available for Gays and Lesbians who run or want to run a small business. Gay/Lesbian Business Books Books about gay and lesbian businesses and business owners. U.S. Gay/Lesbian Business Groups Business groups especially for gay/lesbian business owners. Worldwide Gay/Lesbian Business Groups Business groups for gay/lesbian business owners worldwide. Gay Demographics Demographic information about gays and lesbians worldwide. The Gay Financial Network...]]></description><pubDate>November  1, 2010  5:14 PM</pubDate></item></rss>