Women, Strength, and Business

“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
–Muriel Strode

Okay, Ladies!  Now is the time to put your dreams into action. In the past decade, the number of female-owned businesses has boomed, and these businesses are as successful as those owned by men.  Whether it’s a medical practice, bed and breakfast, restaurant, clothing store, day care, real estate agency, vet clinic, online business, franchise, etc., financing is available to a woman who decides to take control of her own destiny.  According to Forbes, a staggering 40% of all private companies are now launched and owned by women. This could and should be you.

Women tend to have a different management style than men and this often non-traditional approach to running a company has been successful, and has given women a different view on possibilities and opportunities. Locating a source for venture capital is important. There are grants and loans created especially for women. With some of these loans and grants, applications focus on character, credit, experience, and reliability. Assets are not at the top of the list when qualifying for this type of loan.

Young children? There are also specific loans available for a woman who wishes to generate her income by establishing a home-based business. We can have the best of both worlds—own our businesses as well as stay home with our families.

There are incredible opportunities waiting for you. In Northwest Arkansas, we currently have a maternity store, a vending business, a chocolate factory, a flea market, an Asian food market, a real estate agency, a coffee and sandwich shop, a pizzeria, a laundromat.

In the River Valley, we have a bicycle shop, a bowling alley, a florist, and a print shop.

In the Joplin area, we have a senior care service, and a tree nursery.

In Springfield, we have a storage building facility, a vet hospital, and others.

Do not put your dreams on hold any longer. Call us. 479-770-8989. Want to know if you qualify? Check out these links and then give us a call to start making the change today!

By Amy Hinchman

Relationship Manager

CBI-Sunbelt of the Ozarks