Top Five Business Tips for Surviving a Rough Economy


We Believe in Women Entrepreneurs

Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence is the leading national not-for-profit provider of resources and business education for women entrepreneurs.

Our mission is to inspire 1 million women entrepreneurs to reach annual revenues of $1 million by the year 2010. Reaching this goal will create over 4 million new American jobs and $700 billion in economic activity.

“To grow business, you have to grow yourself.
Being a part of our community helps you to do both.”
~ Nell Merlino, President/CEO Count Me In

How we help women:

  • All woman business owners can join our online community and attend our live events throughout the country for access to education, networking and inspiration.

  • Woman-owned business at least two years old and at $250,000 dollars in annual revenue can apply for the Make Mine a Million $ Business award-- Credit Card Financing from American Express OpenSM, Financial Health Assessment and promotion in Marketing and Press Campaigns, plus coaching, marketing, mentoring, technology and more.

  • Woman-owned businesses under two years old and/or under $250,000 in annual revenue can apply for the Micro to Millions award -- up to $5,000 dollars in financing, plus coaching, marketing, mentoring and more.
 

Good News
2009-01-05 00:00:38
If anyone doubts why I believe so strongly that the women entrepreneurs can help save the American economy, please read the message I received from Kimberly Martinez when I turned on my blackberry today. Kimbe.... Read More

Create the Life You Want in 2009
2009-01-04 00:00:14
My apartment is finally empty - we have had non-stop visitors, wonderful big meals (using every pot and pan in the house) and sleep over guests all week. My stepson Nick and two of his friends, Amy and Mike, an.... Read More

Gearing Up for an Unpredictable Year
2008-12-31 00:00:06
Buckle up! We are in for an unpredictable year. But I believe that if we can keep our wits about us, and not allow worry and fear to dull our spirit, we can survive and thrive in the New Year. If you are a.... Read More

Coming in 2009