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August 7, 2012

Time to Nominate Your Favorite Solo, Micro, Independent Woman in Business for SWIBA 2013

SWIBA Awards 2013

Do you know a phenomenal woman in business? Nominate her for the 4th Annual Stiletto Woman In Business Awards (SWIBA). Stiletto Woman Media has been celebrating solo, micro, and independent women business owners since 2009 to highlight their incredible contributions to business strategy, community-building contributions, and social media impact. SWIBA is the first nationally acknowledged all-inclusive awards program to celebrate and honor women in the micro business sector in the United States and Canada.

SWIBA 2013 Awards is an inspirational one day celebration event that combines accolades, business strategy, and encouragement. The event will take place in Atlanta, GA for the second year in a row.

Who is eligible?

  • Women solo, micro, or independent business owners or founders
  • Women residing within the continuous United States and Canada
  • Women must own 50% of their businesses or be founding members
  • Women must employ no more than ten regular staff members

Who can attend?

  • SWIBA Award nominees and Finalists
  • Women solo, micro, or independent business owners
  • Aspiring women business owners or independent professionals
  • Any woman (or man) wanting practical business strategy advice
  • Any woman (or man) desiring to network with like-minded professionals

Tickets include:

  • The award ceremony (recognition of winners/award distribution)
  • Keynote presentations from veteran business thought leaders
  • Strategy sessions by leading women entrepreneurs
  • Invaluable business networking
  • ‘Rock Your Biz in Stilettos’ (a business pitch contest)
  • Continental breakfast
  • Full luncheon
  • Gift bags

TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE STILETTO WOMAN IN BUSINESS CLICK HERE. DEADLINE OCTOBER 31, 2012.

At this time speakers for the 2013 SWIBA Awards are being accepted. Submit a speaker sumbission form by clicking here.

This awards ceremony is going to be amazing! I had a chance to attend SWIBA 2012 and I left inspired, excited, with new business woman friends all around the country. Karlena Wallace, CEO and founder of Stiletto Woman Media did a phenomenal job with this event and I can’t wait to see what’s in store this year!!! Check out my review here, but don’t just take my word for it check out what some of the other women in business that attended the event had to say here.

Have questions about SWIBA 2013 check out Common Questions.

I look forward to seeing you there. Stay tuned for updates about SWIBA 2013.

Who would you nominate and why does she deserve this honor? Leave your small biz diamonds in the comments below.

Have a successful day!


Ashley NealAshley Neal is an entrepreneur and small business advocate that enjoys writing about topics pertaining to small business.  She is the owner of Small Biz Writer, where she specializes in providing quality content online for small business owners which in turn increases visibility and sales. Additionally, Ashley is the editor/writer and publisher of her own small business resource blog Small Biz Diamonds. She also writes for Examiner.com as the Atlanta Small Business Examiner, and Future Simple’ssmall business blog: Growth University.



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