For many, many years it has been true that white males dominate the business world. Of late, minorities have been moving up the ranks, tackling executive positions, running multi-national corporations, and even venturing into the uncharted (for them) territories of entrepreneurship. And along with changing times have come changing attitudes about who can succeed in business and the types of strategies that will hit big. So if you’re a woman who is looking to start a business and you have both a great idea and a comprehensive plan, but find yourself woefully lacking in funds, then you’ll be happy to hear that there are a lot of resources out there geared at helping you get your enterprise off the ground. Investors are one avenue of funding you may want to explore at some point, but why borrow when you can get the money for free (or at a reduced rate) simply because you’re a female entrepreneur? You should start by looking for grants and loans specifically created to help you.