SBA launches digital platform for women-owned businesses.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched a free e-learning platform for female entrepreneurs.

The program, called Ascent, features content on preparing and recovering from disasters, strategic marketing and business financial strategy development, according to a news release. The program was spearheaded by the White House, the SBA, the U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, each of which provided resources and content for the platform.

"Throughout this year alone, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever as they evaluate, retool and pivot from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Ascent includes valuable and timely resources to help women business owners navigate and prepare their business models from potential impacts," SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza said in the release. "I want to thank former SBA administrator and business owner Linda McMahon, who planted the seed for this endeavor. It is an incredible privilege to assist women-owned businesses a key pillar of our nation's economic firepower thrive and...