Remember all the questions you had as a kid: Why does the sun set? Why is
the sky blue? Why do fish swim? We baffled and exhausted adults, but we
needed to know.

Starting and managing your own business unleashes the question genie. Services abound to answer and handle your queries--google is great and organizations like NAWBO NYC are a real life line as well. Another resource at hand to add to your list: the NYC Business Solutions Center, part of the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS).

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Rumors of Our Progress Have Been Greatly Exaggerated: Why Women's Lives Aren't Getting Any Easier--And How We Can Make Real Progress For Ourselves and Our Daughters (Hardcover) by Carolyn Maloney

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Following are some sites that have found some interesting ways to do some good:

FreeRice Website: Vocabulary game, each word you get right, 209 grains of rice are donated through the UN World Food Program.

Join the campaign to make a US Department of Peace, the original proposal dates back to George Washington.

Contribute more sites like this.

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NAWBO NYC is a partnered with the New York Women's Agenda.

Bringing individuals and organizations together to affect public policy issues in New York City

The New York Women's Agenda (NYWA) is a coalition of women professionals and community activists who support the diversity and interests of New York Women through collaboration, advocacy and education. NYWA’s mission is to advocate and collaborate for the interests of New York women in public policy decisions that affect our lives; to increase women’s participation in public policy discussions on economic, political and social issues; and to support member organizations in their individual efforts.

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These are some of my favorites for business information:
Business Week Podcasts

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Portal to NYC services for Small Business: www.nyc.gov

Need help with NYC Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Program: NYC M/WBE Program

Best way to navigate the SBS site: Simple Solutions

Event calendar

Every 1st Tuesday: Q & A session on basic government contracting for new and experienced government vendors. This workshop occurs every first Tuesday of the month. RSVP required: Call 311 and ask for small business seminars and classes. This is a free event. Location 110 William Street, 7th Floor

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Find out about local candidates and how to contact: League of Women Voters

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Visit www.nawbonyc.org and www.nawbo.org for more information and resources for business owners.

Keep informed on National Public Policy Issues, visit: http://wbopolicyblog.blogspot.com

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