A main example is global competition. Worldwide, women are held at varying levels of recognition. This is a challenge that must be both accepted and addressed by women business owners if they choose to expand into the global market. Resources Resources are available for meeting the technical and nontechnical needs of women entrepreneurs. The major issue is determining which resource.
Costs can vary from no fee to rather sizable fees.
This decision should be based on the need of the business owner, the quality of service provided, and the ability of the business owner to pay. The female entrepreneur must determine if the resource can provide assistance in the needed area and at the needed level. The credentials of the resource can be verified by asking for references or checking with professional associations. Last, but certainly not least, the resource must be one with whom the business owner is comfortable and with whom there is a common philosophy. While these criteria are tilted more toward technical needs, they also apply to nontechnical needs as well.