Subject & Research Guides: PRME: Other Resources

Entrepreneurship - Other Resources

Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies
Stanford Graduate School of Business - This centre has developed a number of entrepreneurial case studies, which are available to purchase by other institutions.
SDG Topics: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure.
The Diana Project
The Diana Project was established in 1999 to raise awareness and expectations of women business owners regarding the growth of their firms. The creation of the research consortium involving the five project partners coincided with efforts of other groups around the world to support and advance the growth and development of women-owned businesses. Research papers are available for download at no cost.
SDG Topics: Gender Equality / Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.
U.S. Small Business Administration - Women's Business Resources
The United States SBA and the Office of Women's Business Ownership collaborate with many organizations to make the best possible resources available to women entrepreneurs. Even if you are not based in the United States, there are resources available here to help women entrepreneurs. Whether you are a woman interested in starting a business or improving an existing business, there are many references and guides to help. Because there is information on varied topics such as decision-making, leadership, to writing a business plan, marketing and finance, it is a good starting point. Google Translate is available.
SDG Topics: Gender Equality / Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

Entrepreneurs' Organization
The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a global business network of 8,000+ business owners in 121 chapters and 40 countries, which was founded in 1987 by a group of young entrepreneurs. EO enables small and large business owners to learn from each other, leading to greater business success and an enriched personal life.
SDG Topics: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.
The Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs
Since 2004, the Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs, a non-government agency (NGO/social organization) in India engaged in uplifting women socially and economically, through entrepreneurship. They hope to achieve that mission by creating a resource base of technical knowhow, management, marketing skills, finance, infrastructure and equipment to promote entrepreneurship, and working towards their goal of liberating women by making them financially independent and vibrant.
SDG Topics: Gender Equality / Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure / Reduced Inequalities.

Goldman-Sachs -- 10,000 Women
10,000 Women is an initiative to provide a business and management education to underserved female entrepreneurs in both developing and emerging markets. The program is designed to drive greater shared economic growth, leading to stronger healthcare, education and greater prosperity in the communities where it operates. The webpage contains stories from women who developed their business through this program.
SDG Topics: Gender Equality / Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure / Partnerships for the Goals.
International Labour Organization - Women's Entrepreneurship Development Program
The ILO’s Women’s Entrepreneurship Development programme (ILO-WED) is part of the Small Enterprise Development Programme (SEED). ILO-WED works on enhancing economic opportunities for women by carrying out affirmative actions in support of women starting, formalizing and growing their enterprises, and by mainstreaming gender equality issues into the ILO's work in enterprise development. This approach to WED is highlighted in the ILO WED Strategy that was adopted by the Governing Body in March, 2008.
SDG Topics: Gender Equality / Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.