Welcome!
We're so glad you're here.
WISE Women's Business Center exists to support, celebrate, and advocate for CNY's women business owners and entrepreneurs -- including you. This getting-started guide is here to help you make the most of what we have to offer so we can help propel you along the path to business success.
To begin, learn about our center and our mission. Then, meet our team, the people at WISE WBC working on your behalf. Next, if you have an existing business impacted by the pandemic, check out our library of resources that may help. And of course, take advantage of some of our core offerings, outlined below.
Just getting started?
Sign up for Building Blocks, a 1.5 hour class that covers the fundamentals of small business ownership like determining a need in the marketplace, identifying your target market, and building your support team. Read more about it, or click below to sign up on EventBrite.
The steps between a big idea and a fully operational small business can feel overwhelming, but we're here to help.
The roadmap outlines all the steps you'll need to take on your journey to launching your own small business. There is no one-size-fits-all checklist that works for every entrepreneur, but our hope is that this resource can act as a guide.
Need strategic advice?
Whether you are just getting started or expanding, a small business coach can help you operate more efficiently and profitably. Our expert business counselors can help you with things like goal setting, market research, business plan development, cash flow projections, and diagnosing and addressing critical issues when they arise. Read more about counseling or click below to sign up.
Looking to make connections?
If connecting with like-minded small business owners is a goal, consider attending our Power Hour sessions. These roundtable-style discussions led by the WISE counseling team are perfect for sharing ideas with fellow entrepreneurs. You can also join our LinkedIn group to connect directly with other business owners in the area. And if you're looking for a connection to another organization or an expert in a particular industry, click below to email us directly.
Want to learn specific skills?
We offer all kinds of training on tools and technology, financing and funding, soft skills and social, and more. Some programs are recurring, some are one-off, and others are available to watch after the fact. Click below to check out what's coming up, and email us if you don't see what you need - we're always open to new programming ideas and might be able to connect you with other local orgs that have what you want. Interested in accessing free, existing resources? Explore some of our favorites here.
Then, get plugged into our network
As you start your journey here, make sure you're connected with us so you always know what's happening.
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Follow us on Facebook or Instagram
- Join our private LinkedIn group
- Bookmark our EventBrite page
Alright, go get started! If you have any questions about what we offer, where you should begin, or have a particular business issue we can help you solve, shoot us an email or give us a call.