All WISE programs
See below for a sampling of our programs, including on-going series and scheduled cohorts. To register for any program, go to EventBrite. You can also view recordings of past programs in our archive. Note that all of our programs are currently virtual.
Small Business Resilience Course
Summary: The WISE WBC Small Business Resilience Program is free and designed to help women small business owners prepare and respond to the economic impacts of the pandemic and its effect on their workplace, their employees, and their customers. The online course can be accessed any time and is available in both English and Spanish.
Course modules cover:
- Workplace safety
- Financial preparation
- Access to capital
- Cyber threats
- Managing employees
- Managing remote customer service
- Effects of reduced travel or outside activities on your small business
Schedule: Access any time
Audience: Business owners affected by the pandemic
How to get started: Click the button below to sign up and you'll get immediate access to the content
EXITO! series
Summary: EXITO! is a multi-level workshop series offering in-depth instruction to a cohort of 15-20 students. Sessions roll out throughout the year and are offered in Spanish and English.
Schedule: Next cohort will be EXITO! 1 - Business Planning
Audience: Women who are in business and serious about growing it!
Interested?: Email wisecenter@syr.edu to learn more
Accelerate: Business Plan Intensive (current cohort full)
Summary: A hands-on, 7-session program where you learn about each section of the business plan and write your own. Early bird rate is $100, then $150 after 9/10. Fee waivers available.
Schedule: Begins 9/30. Class meets Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 7:30. Applications are currently open.
Audience: Those with newly launched businesses or a well-researched business concept.
How to get started: Read the full program details and, if you're interested, submit an application.
Building Blocks for Starting a Business
Summary: 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.
Schedule: Offered twice a month
Audience: Those looking for a high-level overview of what it takes to start a small business
How to get started: Register for a session on EventBrite
WISE Power Hour
Summary: Join the WISE WBC Coaching Team via Zoom for an energetic lunch hour conversation around important small business topics. Each week will feature a central topic (and on occasion guest expert) to discuss best practices that will challenge you to push your ideas and strategies even further.
Schedule: Offered twice a month
Audience: People looking for a deeper dive into a range of timely topics
How to get started: Register for a session on EventBrite or view past sessions in the archive.
A note for all of our programs: Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Our physical location in Equitable tower is wheelchair accessible. Contact wisecenter@syr.edu to request accommodations.
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