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Today, the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) announced their largest research portfolio to date, for which they are soliciting proposals for nine new research projects. As a non-partisan federal advisory council that advises the President, Congress and the U.S. Small Business Administration on economic issues concerning women business owners, the NWBC is doing its part to support women in business by producing expert actionable research.
The importance of research focused on women professionals cannot be overstated. In their announcement the Council states, “This research will be used as a springboard for action and policy recommendations.”
From the gender pay gap to restricted access to capital avenues, women professionals and business owners face a surplus of issues. These barriers must be eradicated, but how can we solve the problems if we are not aware of them? Research, by bringing facts to light, helps identify these setbacks.
For these projects, the NWBC is seeking proposals that “demonstrate thorough knowledge of the entrepreneurial environment, but are also thoughtful and innovative.” As participants and influencers in the women’s movement, we have the opportunity to act on research findings and work to resolve the concerns they expose; but the opportunity to provide input on the research and its focus is special and influential.
The NWBC’s nine project topics are:
• Research on Veteran Women & Business
• Research on Necessity as a Driver for Women’s Entrepreneurship
• Research on Latina Entrepreneurship
• Research on Social Entrepreneurship Amongst Women
• Research on Commercialization Amongst Women in STEM Fields
• Survey Development on Women-Owned and Led Business
• Research on Crowdfunding Campaigns for Women Owned Businesses
• Growth of Women-Owned Businesses Out of the Small Business Category
• Miscellaneous Topics Related to Women and Business
To learn more about these opportunities and apply for one of the NWBC’s pioneering research projects, please click here. Do your part for women by helping the NWBC discover the obstacles women professionals endure. Tell the Council what needs to be known about women.