The Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC), a leader in helping women become economically self-sufficient through entrepreneurial training, offers numerous programs to help people start or improve their own business. To register or obtain more information about WBDC programs, call 203.353-1750 or visit ctwbdc.org, or e-mail info@ctwbdc.org.
Walk-in Days - No appointment needed and no charge to meet with a WBDC counselor. Learn how WBDC programs and services can help with your individual business, personal finance and professional development needs. Just walk in! No charge/No appointment needed
Stamford
Tuesday, July 12
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
WBDC Stamford Office
One-on-One Internet Training - If your computer and Internet experience is not quite what you would like it to be, here is your chance to upgrade your skills and optimize your potential for success in today’s marketplace! Register for a free, one-on-one session with a WBDC counselor. Learn how to obtain a free email account, send and receive email messages, set up an address book, and send attachments. Discover the benefits of using search engines, perform simple searches, and learn how to navigate to the web pages of valuable business sites. No charge; call for an appointment.
Exploring Entrepreneurship - Starting your own business requires more than just a good idea. The WBDC’s free “Exploring Entrepreneurship” seminar will provide aspiring business owners with insight into what they need to get started. Participants will take a thoughtful view of their ideas/visions, and investigate the feasibility of turning them into reality. No charge/Registration required
Stamford
Thursday, July 21
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Stamford Main Office
Business Counseling - Facing a specific business challenge? Meet with a WBDC business counselor for a one-on-one counseling session in marketing, legal issues, finance and other concentrations, including but not limited to, insurance, human resources, and taxes. Appointment required; location and time TBD upon registration. $50 per session/hour; discounts available via scholarships to those who qualify based on household income guidelines.
Business Sustainability/Access to Capital Assistance - Do you need help developing your business, or funding it to expand and grow? WBDC's “Business Sustainability and Access to Capital” counselors can individually assist and guide clients in key areas to grow their businesses. WBDC counselors will work with you one-on-one to ensure that you have a clear plan for moving your businesses forward. Counseling services include fine-tuning a business plan, profitability and forecasting your cash flow, financial statement review, financial negotiation coaching, sales management training, and much more. Appointment required; locations/time TBD upon registration. Fees contingent on services needed.
