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SUMMARY:Accelerate: Business Plan Intensive - CLOSED - CLASS IS FULL
DESCRIPTION:Develop a comprehensive business plan to confidently move your business forward! \nOver 10 weeks of hands-on interactive sessions\, ABPI expert instructors will guide you through refining your business concept\, forecasting your future financials\, creating detailed plans for operations\, and developing your business pitch. \nFall 2026 Class Dates: September 24 – December 3 \nClick here for more info and to apply
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SUMMARY:Building Your WISE Business Foundation: Cayuga County
DESCRIPTION:Cayuga County entrepreneurs: join WISE for a free intro to our services + the essentials of starting a business.\n\n\n📅 Wednesday\, November 4\, 2026🕐 12:00 – 1:30 PM💻 Via Zoom | Free \n \nBuilding Your WISE Business Foundation: Cayuga County \nAre you thinking about starting a business\, or are you in the early stages of launching one in Cayuga County? This special combined session brings together two of WISE’s most popular introductory offerings into one convenient virtual event. \nWe’ll start with an introduction to WISE Women’s Business Center — who we are\, who we serve\, and how our no-cost counseling\, training\, and connections can support your entrepreneurial journey across Central New York\, including Cayuga County specifically. \nThen\, we’ll dive into the essentials of starting a business\, covering: \n\nUnderstanding the small business landscape and common reasons businesses succeed or fail\nConducting market research — knowing who your customer is and what problem you solve for them\nBusiness planning basics\, including a simple one-page business model framework\nFinancial fundamentals: startup costs\, operating costs\, and your break-even point\nBuilding your “BAIL” team (Banker\, Accountant\, Insurance agent\, Lawyer) and other support resources\nMaking it legal: entity formation\, registration\, licensing\, and permits\n\nWhether you’re still exploring your idea or ready to take your first concrete steps\, this session will give you a clear roadmap — plus a chance to learn how WISE’s free counseling and resources can support you along the way. \n\n\nWho Should Attend: This event is designed especially for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs in Cayuga County\, though all are welcome. \n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive an email from Eventbrite with a link to access the webinar. Please save this email and be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don’t see it in your email inbox. \n \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Carolyn Tucker at wisecenter@syr.edu to make arrangements.
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SUMMARY:WISE Women's Business Center Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about WISE Women's Business Center and our services? Join us for an orientation.\n\n\nWhen: Tue\, Nov 10\, 2026\, 12 – 1 PM \nLocation: Zoom \n \nWISE is one of over 130 Women’s Business Centers in the US. WISE is funded in part by the Small Business Administration\, and hosted by the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. WISE is also a NYS Entrepreneurship Assistance Center. We are located in the heart of Central New York\, Syracuse. \nWISE helps people start and grow their own businesses. WISE offers free business counseling and targeted training sessions to encourage strategy and access to smart resources and capital. \nThis orientation will cover WISE services\, what you can expect from these services\, and how we can help! We will give an overview of the center\, personnel\, resources available\, and other information to help you navigate our services. \n\n\nWho Should Attend: This session is designed for entrepreneurs in Central New York (Onondaga\, Oneida\, Madison\, Oswego\, Jefferson\, Cortland\, and Cayuga counties) and surrounding areas. If you’re located elsewhere in the U.S.\, we welcome you to attend\, but encourage you to also connect with your local Women’s Business Center for ongoing support in your region. Find your nearest center at https://awbc.org/wbc-locator. \n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive an email from Eventbrite with a link to access the webinar. Please save this email and be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don’t see it in your email inbox. \n \nReasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Carolyn Tucker at wisecenter@syr.edu to make arrangements.
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