Are there any organizations out there that help women with imperfect credit to start their own business?

Both my best friend and I are smart women, but we are barely making it financially. I have always been told that the only way to get ahead is to have your own business. We both want to try opening a party tray/cake shop, but don't know how to get started.

Associations may be a good avenue to explore. These organizations will address many of the thoughts, questions and concerns you'll inevitably have as well as many you haven't anticipated yet. See the source box for some relevant links.

Research, research, research 鈥?this cannot be stressed enough. Read as much as you can. Here are some book titles that are relevant:

* Small Business Savvy: A Woman's Guide to Building a Business by Norma J. Rist, Katina Z. Jones
* The Woman's Advantage: 20 Women Entrepreneurs Show You What It Takes to Grow Your Business by Mary Cantando
* The Women's Business Resource Guide by Barbara Littman
* Powertools for Women in Business: 10 Ways to Succeed in Life and Work by Aliza Sherman

I also posted links to some free articles in the source box.

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

for single women there are programs offered by the goverment that are trust based.. that means they trust you to pack back if your credit is not to bad.. good luck ma'am!