WISE Women's Business Center

Building Blocks for Starting your Business
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax), 2022-04-21 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Halifax), 2022-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax), 2022-05-24 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax), 2022-06-09 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Halifax), 2022-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax), 2022-07-07 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Halifax), 2022-07-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) and 9 more dates
Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business!

Join us for an introduction to entrepreneurship and starting a business! Learn the basic ideas on determining a need in the marketplace, target marketing, unique selling points, and building your support team.

Location: Zoom

After 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.

Reasonable 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.

QuickBooks Online for Business Owners
2022-04-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
The Association of Women’s Business Centers presents QuickBooks Online for Business Owners – an 8 part series

Start learning about the financial side of your business and how to overcome financial challenges with this 8 part series; QuickBooks Online for Business Owners led by QuickBooks expert Carmen Manrique. No experience needed!
This course will walk you through best practices related to the setup and customization of QuickBooks Online, along with valuable financial literacy concepts including:
*Getting to know your Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
*Why your Statement of Cash Flows is important and how to use the report
*How to create a budget
*How to reconcile the bank statement
*Understanding Key Performance Indicators and how to use them to improve company performance
*How to use the audit log and implement strategies to prevent fraud
*What lending institutions look for/need
*Why industry averages/comparisons are important
*How to develop an action plan for success
OFFICE HOURS :
The AWBC has set aside some time to focus on QuickBooks Online! Every Friday, QuickBooks expert Carmen Manrique will be hosting QuickBooks Online Office Hours. Stop by to find answers to any questions around QuickBooks Online. All are welcome! Office hours meeting link will be sent directly before the event.
This course is 8 parts. The dates and times are:
Apr 7, 2022 03:00 PM
Apr 14, 2022 03:00 PM
Apr 21, 2022 03:00 PM
Apr 28, 2022 03:00 PM
May 5, 2022 03:00 PM
May 12, 2022 03:00 PM
May 19, 2022 03:00 PM
May 26, 2022 03:00 PM

After registering, you will receive an email from Eventbrite confirming registration. You will also receive an email from Karina, at the Association of Women’s Business Centers, a partner of WISE Women’s Business Center, with information leading up to the event.
Questions about the event can be sent to: Karina Liriano, karina@awbc.org .
Please note that this event is not hosted by WISE. This event is hosted by the AWBC, The leading national voice and resource for igniting the economic power of women’s entrepreneurship by advocating for, engaging, and supporting the WBC network.
WISE is a Women’s Business Center, as designated by the SBA. There are over 140 Women’s Business Centers in the US, all of which are funded in partnership, with the US Small Business Administration.

WISE Orientation
2022-04-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-05-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
Interested in learning more about WISE Women’s Business Center and our services? Join us for an orientation.

WISE is one of over 140 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. We are located in the heart of Central New York, Syracuse.
WISE helps women 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.
This 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.
Who should attend? People in the greater CNY and Upstate NY area looking to start a business, or seeking help in growing their existing business

Location: Zoom

After 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.

Reasonable 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.

WISE Pop-up Pilot Program Info Session
2022-07-06 09:30 - 10:00 (America/Halifax)
Do you have questions about the WISE WBC Retail Pop-up @ Natur-Tyme? Join us on July 6th @ 9:30am over Zoom for a short information session.

Are you interested in the WISE WBC Retail Pop-up @ Natur-Tyme? Are you trying to decide if it’s a good fit? Get your questions answered during an information session on July 6 @ 9:30am.

We’ll answer these questions and more.

– What types of products are a good fit?

– Do I have to be there full-time?

– Is mentorship included?

– What does the price cover?

– What supplies are covered?

Learn more about the program and apply –> here.

Location: Zoom

After 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.

Reasonable 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.

WISE Orientation
2022-07-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax), 2022-08-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax), 2022-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax), 2022-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York), 2022-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Interested in learning more about WISE Women’s Business Center and our services? Join us for an orientation.

WISE is one of over 100 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. We are located in the heart of Central New York, Syracuse.
WISE helps women 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.
This 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.
Who should attend? People in the greater CNY and Upstate NY area looking to start a business, or seeking help in growing their existing business

Location: Zoom

After 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.

Reasonable 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.

Accelerate: Business Plan Intensive Information Session
2022-09-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
Join WISE WBC’s Information Session for a new course – Accelerate: Business Plan Intensive

Join WISE WBC for an Information Session for the Accelerate: Business Plan Intensive on Tuesday, September 6th at 12 pm. View full program details here.
The WISE team will talk about why a well-researched and thoughtfully crafted business plan is critical for your business’ success, and what you can expect to learn and do in the 8-week program. We will speak to the logistics of the program, and can answer any questions you have.
During the course, which launches October 4th, you’ll create a usable business plan which can be used for loan applications, finding business partners, clarifying your business idea, and more. This hands-on program will help you refine your business concept, understand your future finances, and lay the groundwork for business success.
Location: Zoom

After 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.

Reasonable 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.

The WISE Accelerate: Business Plan Intensive is brought to you by Tompkins Community Bank, your local partner for banking, insurance, and wealth management

NYS Grant Opportunity for Small Businesses – NY State Seed Funding Grant
2022-09-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
On September 14, NYS opened the application portal for the first-in-the-nation Seed Funding Grant Program.

Important New York State Grant Opportunity for Small Businesses – NY State Seed Funding Grant
On September 14, NYS opened the application portal for the first-in-the-nation Seed Funding Grant Program. The program provides flexible grants to support early stage, micro and small businesses in a still recovering New York State economy. The program will ensure that small businesses that opened shortly before or during the COVID-19 pandemic will have the funds to continue to operate and grow.
Join this one-hour free virtual webinar with Empire State Development (ESD) representative Matthew Kennedy to learn more about how this grant program can help your small business. In addition to helping understand how the grant can help, Matthew will review the process and eligibility requirements for applying.
Hosted by The WISE WBC in partnership with the Onondaga SBDC and CenterState CEO.

Location: Zoom

After registering, you will receive an email from Eventbrite confirming your registration. Check your SPAM/junk folder if you do not receive it.

Y﻿ou will receive an email from WISE Women’s Business Center with the Zoom link to join the webinar on or before 9/26.

Reasonable 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.

Financial Management Series
2022-10-27 17:30 - 2022-11-17 19:30 (America/Halifax) | AXA Tower I, 100 Madison Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, Syracuse, NY, 13202, US
This workshop is aimed at entrepreneurs who own or are close to launching a small business and want to learn more about financial management

Summary
This four-part series covers financial management for small businesses, including budgeting and bookkeeping, creating and using the three financial statements, how to conduct a cash flow analysis, and creating a financial forecast. The sessions are hands-on and participatory, so come ready to engage with your instructor and your peers. It’s organized as a cohort, so you’ll sign up once for all four sessions.
Audience
This workshop is aimed at entrepreneurs who own or are close to launching a small business and want to learn more about financial management . The more actual financials you have to apply the concepts to, the more concrete and useful you’ll find the material. Therefore, this course is likely not appropriate for entrepreneurs who are still defining their business idea and/or are far from launching.
Logistics*
The course will be from 5:30 – 7:30pm on the following dates:
Thursday, October 27: Business Budgeting: Planning for Profit and Success
Thursday, November 3: Bookkeeping Basics: What Exactly is Bookkeeping and Why Should We Do It?
Thursday, November 10: Monitoring Financial Performance: Interpreting Financial Statements & Cash Flow Projections
Thursday, November 17: Financial Forecasting: Why Forecasting is Critical to Your Business
*Registration is for the entire 4-part series, NOT individual events.
Each session will last approximately 2 hours including time for discussion and questions.
What to expect
The content is practical. You’ll be able to apply what you’ve learned to your own business.
The material will be challenging if you’re new to the topics, especially cash flow analysis. You’ll be provided with a coursebook you can use to take notes and reference later. Be prepared to ask questions.
The sessions are participatory. Given the hands-on nature of this program, in-person attendance is encouraged. Come ready to discuss concepts and apply them to your own business.

Prior to the course start, you will receive an email from the WISE WBC team with additional course details and parking information.
You will also receive a link on your confirmation page and in your confirmation email asking you to complete a WISE information form if you have not before. Please complete the form at the link in the confirmation prior to the event.
