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OUR MISSION To inspire and mobilize a community of women to grow their micro-businesses into million dollar enterprises.

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OUR MISSION

To inspire and mobilize a community of women to grow their micro-businesses

into million dollar enterprises.

OUR FOCUS

A TREND SETTER IN THE WBO SPACE

HISTORY:

• 1999 – Founded as first online micro-lender

• 2005 – Launched Make Mine a Million $ Business to empower WBOs to grow beyond historic trends

• 2011 – Launched Urban Rebound Program to support accelerated growth for women owned micro-businesses

• 2012 – Launched Women Veteran Entrepreneur Corps to support accelerated growth for Women Vets and Military

Spouses

• 200 Million media impressions annually over 5 years

• 28% of program participants have grown to $1 Million or more in revenues vs. 1.8% of all US WBOs

• Average program participant experiences 46% revenue growth and 64% employee growth within 12-36 months

• Year-to-date program investment of $16 Million in has yielded $200M in revenues for program participants

• Community of 50,000+ WBOs

PEERLESS RESULTS

INSPIRING THOUSANDS OF WOMEN ENTREPRENUERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

THE ONLY RESOURCE AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING

Live Competitions

+Results-Oriented Business Coaching

+Web-Based and In-Person Access to Nationally Renowned Business Experts

+Virtual Peer Exchange Platforms

+Measurable Outcomes

*Based on a competitive analysis including Spark & Hustle, Savor the Success, Ladies Who Launch, Women Presidents Organization, Entrepreneurs Organization, eWomen Network, NABO, WBENC and Astia

A PROVEN STRATEGY FOR WBO EMPOWERMENT AND GROWTH

Mobilization

Selection

Education

Visibility

Impact

• Media coverage attracts motivated women entrepreneurs across the country

• Targeted screening and filtering identifies those with the most potential to succeed and scale

• Provide essential education, tools, and resources and support to reinforce high potential

• Promoting success with national media coverage to inspire more women business owners

• Businesses thrive – families and local economies benefit

A GROWING COMMUNITY OF WOMEN BUSINESS LEADERS50,000+ Nationally

Average Age: 44 Range: 26 to 70

Business Profile Mean 2010 Revenues for 2010 $750,000vs. $400,000 in 2006

Business Sectors

Ethnic Diversity64% Caucasian, 20% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian

Geographic DiversityAwardees and community members in all 50 States Meet Up groups in 12 cities