Want to help skilled women setup small business, where to start?

I have seen a lot of locals in my hometown having small businesses which could use a little investment. For example some women on my hometown have their individual "from the home" boutiques. I am thinking of getting them a shop as an investment. How can this be done though. I have zero business experience and I really want to help local businesses and also make some money out of it. (I have also asked this on Quora.)