An overview of the benefits and disadvantages of the six types of business structures Tradeoffs you might have to make, considerations in changing your business structure, and more Free webinar About When starting a company, the business structure is a crucial consideration. This webinar explores the six different kinds of business structure to choose from,…
Learn about financing options and how to develop a plan to fund your startup Applying for a loan, crowdfunding, and more Free webinar About This webinar aims to make entrepreneurs more aware of the financing options available to them and what course of action they should take to fund their business. Topics covered include applying…
Evaluating and improving your business idea A regular offering from the WBDC Free webinar About A regular event hosted by the Women's Business Development Council, this session helps entrepreneurs evaluate their business idea to see if it is feasible. The event also helps entrepreneurs to modify their ideas to be successful.
Deciding if entrepreneurship is right for you Assessing your business concept and finding the right resources Free webinar About Are you thinking about going into business for yourself, or do you have a business idea you'd like to develop? This webinar helps you explore the idea of entrepreneurship and determine if it's right for you.…
A six-part series helping entrepreneurs develop a plan for launching their business Virtual courses supported by a peer-to-peer environment, online tools, and decision worksheets Admission fee required About A six-part series for entrepreneurs in the pre-venture stage, the Business Concept Clinic from the Women's Business Development Council begins on Sept. 7 covers the basic fundamentals…
Evaluating your business idea to see if it is feasible or needs to be improved A regular course from the WBDC Free webinar About A regular offering from the Women's Business Development Center, this program helps aspiring entrepreneurs evaluate their business ideas. The session covers how to assess an idea to see if it is…
Creating a basic business plan with just three pages of text and three spreadsheets How a simplified version can help you create a more comprehensive business plan Free webinar About The thought of writing a business plan gives plenty of entrepreneurs a headache, but creating a simplified version can be a good first step toward…
A nine-part course for the guided development of a business plan Registration required by Sept. 30 Fee required About This nine-part course, running from Oct. 5 to Dec. 7, offers an interactive way for entrepreneurs to develop a business plan using expert guidance. Each session focuses on a crucial aspect of building a business, and…
Steps for developing a strategy to expand your business Assessing the external environment, developing a business model, and more Free webinar About When planning to grow their business, leaders must use company resources wisely and seek to build value and competitive advantage - all in an environment of conflicting priorities and tradeoffs. This webinar helps…
Developing a marketing playbook to understand your essential marketing activities and long-term strategies Understand where you should direct your marketing efforts Free webinar About There are numerous options available for marketing your business online, and it can be confusing to know where to concentrate your efforts. This webinar helps you develop a marketing playbook, which…
A weekly program covering essential issues in starting a business Qualified participants can compete for a $5,000 grant Free webinars About A free weekly webinar program covering essential issues involved in starting a new business. Topics covered include business planning, the legal aspects of business formation, acquiring financing, accounting and bookkeeping, and attracting customers. Qualified…
Evaluating the feasibility of a business idea, or adjusting one to be successful A regular offering from the WBDC Free webinar About In this webinar, which is regularly offered by the Women's Business Development Council, entrepreneurs get tips on evaluating their business idea. The session helps to determine whether the idea is feasible, or how…
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