Ellen T. Fisher created The Greater Philadelphia Women's Yellow Pages in 1982. The Women's Yellow Pages is a directory of women-owned businesses and services targeted to women. Since its inception, over 300,000 copies have been distributed.

She is also founder and president of The National Association of Women's Yellow Pages, where she has guided the development of similar directories throughout the United States. Currently, the Women's Yellow Pages is published in 20 cities in 17 states.

Active in many small business organizations, Ellen was recognized recently by the NationalAssociation of Women’s Yellow Pages as the Lifetime Advocate for Women’s Businesses, is a recipient of the Delaware County Women of Achievement Award and the recent honoree of Delaware County Chamber's prestigious Athena Award. She also served as a Delegate to the White House Conference on Small Business in both 1986 and 1995. She was the first recipient to receive the Women in Business Advocate Award from the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and also received a similar award from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

In 1995, Ms. Fisher co-founded the Women's Business Development Center in Philadelphia. The Center provides services and programs that support and accelerate women's business ownership.

Active in her community, Fisher is presently serving on the Board of Directors of   the Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers and is an active member in many Chambers. In a nationally publicized race in 1990, Fisher ran for a seat in the Pennsylvania State House, making small business issues a cornerstone in her campaign. Since then she has encouraged and trained other women to run for office.