These groups provide a network for women business owners and organizations. Through these forums, women business owners find support and practical tips for solving problems. To locate a discussion group, see below or use a search engine . Some Web sites also host discussion groups.
Most groups require members to subscribe, though there is no fee.
Other discussion groups allow participants to post a message for other members to read and respond to at a later time. Message folders , sometimes called Usenet groups, require participants to retrieve their messages from a Web site. Mailing Lists forward messages from one participant to the e-mail accounts of all other members. The Online Women's Business Center Information Exchange Forum is a well organized discussion area that offers clear explanations of on-line discussion groups. WBOs can shape the conference to suit their needs by adding discussions related to their own concerns.