Everyone faces a struggle balancing their work and home lives, but add to that the responsibilities of mothering and running a household and many women have it even harder. It’s good to know you can always find some guidance, camaraderie and a little humor only a keystroke and a click away. The Internet makes it easy for us to find the resources to help us gracefully wear so many hats.

Bnet

Bnet is similar to other successful sites like MoneyWatch, ZDnet and Tech Republic, all of which are run by CBS Interactive. These sites provide top-notch resources for business people and can be especially helpful for staying current on business news. Bnet offers industry information, advice and articles across all categories of business. Women will find especially helpful information by searching for articles related to women in the work place.

Women For Hire

Professional connections are important for entrepreneurs and business professionals. Valuable connections to other women in your industry can be found at Women For Hire, a site that provides lnks to both national and local professional organizations. The site has a bounty of other resources that help female professionals find educational resources, mentoring programs, networking events, jobs, career support and more.

The Office of Women’s Business Ownership

The Office of Women’s Business Ownership offers female entrepreneurs all the tools they need to find success in a male-dominated business world. A division of the Small Business Administration (SBA), the office gives women easy access to organizations focused on empowering women with the knowledge, resources and tools they need to succeed in business. The site will help you get federal loans and grants, teach you how to start a business, show you how to find financing and show you how to attract investors in your business.

The Nation Association of Professional Women.

NAPW is a great resource for women looking to network, learn, share and grow. With active local chapters, great informational webinars, and professional women interviews/videos and a sterling track record; NAPW is a great choice for women looking to make a difference in the professional workplace. I highly recommend NAPW - I have been a member for some time now – and enjoy following their presence online. See NAPW Twitter; NAPW YouTube; NAPW Jobs; and NAPW at Merchant Circle for more information.

Staying on Track

Need to take a break and get five minutes of “me” time? Mommy Track’d is a site offering free organization tools and a wealth of irreverent, funny and touching articles about mothering, working and multi-taskings. Mommy Track’d just “gets” it when it comes to the life of a working mother. The “Mommy Moments” section will give you a laugh and help you to realize you are not alone in your struggle for balance at work and home.

Working women will benefit from subscriptions and frequent visits to these sites. They offer the information, tools and advice women need to get through their hectic days.