She Means Business
She Means Business is a women’s entrepreneurship and leadership initiative designed to fuel your growth with essential education, real-time support, and powerful community.
Who we are
Running a business is hard—building a better one shouldn’t be. The Foundation for Better Business helps Texas entrepreneurs cut through uncertainty with practical education, expert-led guidance, and meaningful connections that drive real growth. Backed by the legacy and trust of the Better Business Bureau and powered by modern programs, mentorship, and access to U.S. Small Business Administration resources, we equip business owners to build smarter, stronger, and more resilient companies—today and for the future.
Support our mission
When small businesses win, Texas wins and your support makes it possible. By investing your resources, expertise, or time, you help deliver real-world education, mentorship, and access to opportunity for entrepreneurs across the state.
Whether you partner financially, share your subject matter expertise, or volunteer alongside business leaders, your engagement fuels stronger companies, resilient communities, and a better business ecosystem for Texas.
Join us in building what’s next together.
Programs
Build a better business with expert guidance and real support.
Our programs equip Texas entrepreneurs with practical tools, subject matter expert–led education, and meaningful mentorship—plus access to U.S. Small Business Administration–supported resources. Designed around real-world business challenges, each program helps business owners strengthen cash flow, sharpen marketing, elevate customer experience, and lead with confidence as they build businesses that last.
Discover how Foundation for Better Business programming has impacted Texas businesses for the better.
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Tools and resources for business
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Texas Women's Business Lead Center
The SBA has selected the Foundation for Better Business to lead a statewide Women’s Business Center initiative. Visit our page for information.
Economic Resilience Luncheon
Economic Resilience Luncheon will convene select leaders to explore how small business capacity will determine the resilience and stability of Texas’ economy in 2026.
Power of Better Business
Power of Better Business brings together executives, entrepreneurs, and subject-matter experts for conversations on the issues that matter most to Texas businesses.
Ignite Essentials
Ignite Essentials is an educational program created to equip entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge, practical tools, and lasting confidence needed to build stronger businesses.
Ignite Small Business Growth Summit
The Ignite Small Business Growth Summit is a one-day experience packed with expert insights, hands-on workshops, and networking to help entrepreneurs scale with confidence.
Better Business Awards
The Better Business Awards honors local businesses and leaders that exhibit entrepreneurial excellence, lasting impact, and influential leadership in the Texas small business community.
SBA office Hours
Join us the last Wednesday of each month between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to meet one-on-one with a representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Blueprint
Blueprint is a readiness program that prepares trades-based small businesses to compete and perform on public and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Upcoming events
Our events are where Texas business leaders come together to connect, learn, and level up. Designed with growth and impact in mind, each gathering brings together entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers from across the state. Whether you're looking to stay ahead of industry trends, find strategic partners, or discover new resources to scale your business, our events deliver actionable insights and tangible value.
Latest news from the Foundation for Better Business
We’re reimagining how small businesses thrive in Texas—through bold programs, deep community investment, and game-changing partnerships. Follow the moments that mark our progress and celebrate the entrepreneurs, leaders, and ideas shaping the future of business across the state.
Additional resources
Meet, create, and focus in our co-working spaces
Make the most of our versatile workspaces by hosting meetings, recording a podcast, or settling in at one of our many desk options.
Connect with others in our online community
Join our online community on GivePulse to be the first to hear about exciting programs, view upcoming events, and discover new ways to get involved.
Volunteer with Ignite Expert Collective
Be part of our mission to empower the small business community through teaching, mentorship, and impactful opportunities for growth.
Keep up with us on social media
Stay up-to-date on what's happening in the Foundation for Better Business community by keeping us on your social media feeds.
