Global Woman Websites Worth a Visit!

Looking for some great international sites? Here's our picks for some of the best resources to get you going global! (And remember, all links to other sites will open in a new window - just close the window to return to WomensNet)

The-Bag-Lady
http://www.the-bag-lady.co.uk/indexnf1024.html
The-Bag-Lady. It's a great name. It's a terrific site! Subtitled "Global Directory
for Women in Business," this site will keep you busy for quite awhile. To access all the site has to offer, there is a fee, but there's plenty that's free, too. First, be sure to take advantage of the complimentary business card entry so you'll be listed in the site's directory. Then, check out the newsletters and downloads. And, don't miss the "Countries A-Z," for detailed information on a selection of countries around the world.

WIMnet
http://www.wimnet.org.my/
The Women's Institute of Management is a women's organization based in
Malaysia that promotes leadership and provides income-producing skills training
for women. The site offers information about WIM events and seminars, along
with links to relevant articles and web sites. Become a WIM member to access
a variety of benefits, including the ability to search the database for potential
business partners.

Network of East-West Women
http://www.neww.org/
Supporting the growth of grassroots women's movements in Central, Eastern,
and Southwestern Europe, the Newly Independent States, and the Russian
Federation is the mission of NEWW. The organization has members in more
than 30 countries. Online features include email lists in both English and
Russian, fellowship programs, a variety of projects, and opportunities to get
involved.

Organization of Women in International Trade
http://www.owit.org/
A non-profit professional organization designed to promote women doing business
in international trade, OWIT provides networking and educational opportunities.
Use the website to find a local chapter, start a chapter in your area, learn about
conferences and other events, check the news briefs, or read the annual report.
You can even download a salary survey or find a speaker through the OWIT
"Speaker's Bureau"> Available only to members that are the membership list
and job bank.

Scottish BusinessWomen.com
http://www.scottishbusinesswomen.com/
If you're a woman who wants to start her own business and you live in Scotland,
this site is tailor-made for you. The goal of Scottish BusinessWoman.com is to
"inspire and prepare more women to start their own business." The easy to navigate site offers up a wealth of good info: "Women in Business" provides resources and facts,"Community" offers forum opportunities, read case studies,
or find women's business clubs in your area. There's also a helpful "News" section.

WTCA-Online
http://iserve.wtca.org
Since it was established in 1970, the World Trade Center Association has helped
develop international trade by bringing together importers, exporters, and service
providers. You can post & review trade opportunities with easy access to a variety of databases. You can also obtain information about WTC programs and benefits around the world. To access much of the information, you must register, but guest registration is free.

AACCLA
http://www.aaccla.org/
The Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America (AACCLA) advocates free trade, free markets, and free enterprise between the U.S. & Latin America. The site offers news bulletins, information about international trade issues, and a calendar of events for the AACCLA. A menu of countries allows you to view news and information pertaining to a specific location in Latin America or the Carribean.

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