The Small Business Association (SBA) defines a woman-owned small business (WOSB) as being 51% owned, operated, and/or controlled by a woman or group of women.

Women consistently face barriers to entry in the business world, including gender, racial, and ethic discriminations, limited access to borrowed capital, lack of relevant business training and skills development, and insufficient business networks or mentorship programs.

What's more, women-headed households generally have lower levels of household wealth and may have lower average credit scores, which makes bootstrapping their business venture difficult.

Not only are women-owned businesses critical to job creation and economic growth, but they also are an effective source of wealth creation for women and their families. Ownership of a small business can provide both financial stability and economic mobility, thereby reducing income inequality.

By shopping somewhere woman-owned, you use your dollars to support causes you believe in, foster economic growth and innovation within your community, and make the statement that says representation and equality matter.

TLDR: Buying from women-owned businesses encourages diversity in the marketplace and fights against inequality.

The Directory is a community-driven resource that highlights women-owned businesses in Oklahoma, making it easier for consumers to discover and support local female entrepreneurs.

Buying products or services from your local woman-owned biz is an investment in the economic success of women within your community.

After moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 2021, I searched high and low for a list of women-owned businesses in the area. I couldn’t find it, so I decided to create it.

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The Directory is FREE for consumers to use and there is NO COST for business submissions.

Absolutely! If you have contact information for the owner of the business, feel free to send the deets on over and we’ll get the conversation started. Otherwise, the easiest way to spread the word is by sharing and / or tagging businesses in our social media posts.

Nada. Zip. Zilch. Zero.

The Directory is FREE for consumers to use and there is NO COST for business submissions.

Not at this time. I’m choosing to focus on elevating women-owned businesses in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and the surrounding areas.

Nope! It’s important to recognize that not all entrepreneurs can immediately start out with a brick and mortar store, nor is every business appropriate for a physical location. Regardless of where your business lives, it is deserving of this recognition.

Non-profits, product-based, and service-based businesses are welcome.

Of course! CLICK HERE to fill out this form. Please note that all submissions will need to be reviewed before appearing in The Directory.

A business will need to be based out of the state of Oklahoma and be at least 51% woman-owned OR woman-operated in order to be approved for The Directory.

Independent contractors (e.g. those who file 1099s or work for multi-sales distribution channels) will not be approved as these business models are not recognized by the Small Business Administration and do they meet the minimum entry requirements for admission.