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
News, information on investments, personal finance, real estate, insurance, retirement, career,
and living.
Gay Work
An online community for both the gay & lesbian individual looking for a job, as well as the
global business community seeking diverse job applicants.
Gay/Lesbian Online
Marketing Newsletter
A moderated weekly newsletter designed to bring together entrepreneurs interested in marketing
products or services on the Internet in a gay/lesbian friendly atmosphere.
GayBusinessWorld
Pnline community for the gay & lesbian professional, entrepreneur, small business owner or
corporate executive. Featuring gay & lesbian business stories, as well as a full, free
membership system to help in networking.
GayCanada
A wide variety of resources for the gay/lesbian community, including a National Directory of
Businesses, Services, Resources and everything else that's GLBT related in Canada.
National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
National not-for-profit advocacy organization specifically dedicated to expanding the economic
opportunities and advancements of the LGBT business community. NGLCC membership is open to LGBT
owned businesses, professionals, students of business, and our LGBT-friendly business allies.
