WISE Women's Business Center

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.

Building Blocks for Starting your Business
2022-06-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-05-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-05-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-03-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-03-16 17:00 - 18:00 and 2 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.

WISE Orientation
2022-06-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-05-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-04-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-03-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-02-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-01-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-12-13 12:00 - 13:00
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.

QuickBooks Online for Business Owners
2022-04-07 15:00 - 16:00
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.

SBA Women's Business Summit Virtual Watch Party with WISE
2022-03-29 11:30 - 17:00
Join the WISE Women’s Business Center for a Virtual Watch Party for day one of the first annual SBA Women’s Summit!

In honor of Women’s History Month, SBA’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center are hosting the inaugural Women’s Business Summit. Please join us for power-packed panels, inspirational fireside chats, and ‘Ask an Expert’ workshops to help you build, scale, and grow your business. Please note the Summit’s fireside chats, keynotes, panels, and Ask an Expert sessions will take place virtually from March 29 – 30, 2022.
WISE will be hosting a virtual watch party for day one of this two day summit! Register for the watch party with WISE to receive that a virtual watch party package with ways to engage on social media with other attendees, including an exclusive invite to a watch party facebook group to interact with other attendees during the event, and a chance to win a free coffee date with a local leader or entrepreneur, an experience that will help anyone to grow as a business owner and to make connections for their business.

Women’s Business Summit Panels & Discussion Topics:

Innovation and Investment
Building an Equitable Recovery Framework for Women Entrepreneurs
From Essential Worker to Essential Entrepreneur: CARE Economy Entrepreneurship Opportunities
The $100B Marketplace: Contracting Opportunities for Women-led Firms
Exporting & E-Commerce
The Changing Landscape for Entertainment and Hospitality Industries

Stay tuned for exciting speaker announcements!

Please note the Summit’s fireside chats, keynotes, panels, and Ask an Expert sessions will take place virtually from March 29 – 30, 2022, but the watch party with WISE is only for the first day of sessions on March 29th. The access information you will get through this watch party will also grant you access to the sessions on day two.

Day 1, March 29, 2022, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM: Panels, Firesides, and Keynotes
Day 2, March 30, 2022, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM: Ask an Expert Technical Workshops

After registering, you will receive an email from Eventbrite with a link to access the online event. Please save this email and be sure to check your SPAM folder if you don’t see it in your email inbox. The online event page will be updated with information to access the virtual sessions before the summit.

Accelerate: Business Plan Intensive Information Session
2022-03-28 12:00 - 13:00
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 Monday, March 28th at 12 pm. View full program details here.
Meghan Florkowski, WISE WBC Director, 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 7-week program. She will speak to the logistics of the program, and can answer any questions you have.
During the course, which launches April 27th, 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.

Accelerate: Business Plan Intensive Information Session
2022-02-02 12:00 - 13:00
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 Wednesday, February 2nd at 12 pm. View full program details here.
Meghan Florkowski, WISE WBC Director, 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 7-week program. She will speak to the logistics of the program, and can answer any questions you have.
During the course, which launches February 23rd, 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.

Building Blocks for Starting a Business
2022-01-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-01-13 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-12-15 17:00 - 18:30, 2021-12-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-16 12:00 - 13:00

WISE Power Hour: How to Leverage Your Credibility for Business Loans
2022-01-26 12:00 - 13:00
How to leverage your credibility for business loans!

Two guest experts from Equitable Advisors, Sabrina Cabrera and Colin Wilcox will lead a discussion with WISE business counselor, Dana Zanders on:
How to Leverage your Credibility for Business Loans

o Understanding how Current or New Life Insurances policies can be leveraged

o The importance of your credit and simple strategies on how to improve it

o The impact of Collateral Assignments, and how they work

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 Power Hour: Building your Business’ Website
2021-11-17 12:00 - 13:00
A professional website is a must-have for any small business, but many entrepreneurs don’t know where to start.

A professional website is a must-have for any small business, but many entrepreneurs don’t know where to start. In this Power Hour, we’ll talk with Kim Dryden — a business owner, web designer, and the program manager here at WISE WBC – about the basics of website development.
We’ll cover how to DIY your own site, the main platforms and their pros and cons, and some resource to support you as you build it. We’ll also touch on how to hire someone to build your site for you, what you can expect to pay, and which pieces you should never delegate.

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
2021-11-15 12:00 - 13:00
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.
