Our services
North Carolina has ranked third for the growth of women-owned businesses over the past two decades. In Western North Carolina, a hub of entrepreneurial spirit and activity, women-owned businesses are important economic and community drivers. Still, women entrepreneurs face unique challenges in accessing capital and other resources they need to establish successful businesses. The WWBC is committed to helping start-up and existing women-owned businesses through providing technical assistance they need to succeed and achieve their business dreams. The WWBC is essential in providing education and training to women entrepreneurs in four ways:
• One-on-one assistance
• In-depth business coaching and counseling
• Educational opportunities
• Access to capital
By providing a full range of services, the WWBC meets the needs of women entrepreneurs facing challenges in accessing capital and resources to establish a successful business. From drafting a business plan to implementing and marketing your business, the WWBC helps women entrepreneurs to achieve their business dreams.
Educational Opportunities
In addition to one-on-one assistance and coaching, the WWBC provides a range of educational opportunities for entrepreneurs. Please check our calendar for upcoming events.
Annual Conference
This inspiring event brings together women entrepreneurs, business experts, nationally-renowned speakers, and artists for a full day of learning and networking. The Fifth Annual WWBC Conference will be held on June 20, 2019.
Networking, Workshops, and Seminars
Our workshops offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn and engage with other business owners. Our training seminars provide education and discussion on topics such as marketing, managing cash flow, financial tools, procurement and contracting, and more.
Business Courses
For entrepreneurs seeking more in-depth training on specific topics, we offer courses that focus on specific topics, such as:
LOANS
The WWBC staff works with business owners to assess their readiness for a loan and to guide them through the loan application process. Loan capital through Carolina Small Business is available for both start-ups and existing businesses. See CSBDF's loan products page for more information.
You can also access our WWBC brochure here.
CONTACT
For more information, please contact the WWBC at wwbc@carolinasmallbusiness.org or call (828) 633-5065 x 101.
• In-depth business coaching and counseling
• Educational opportunities
• Access to capital
By providing a full range of services, the WWBC meets the needs of women entrepreneurs facing challenges in accessing capital and resources to establish a successful business. From drafting a business plan to implementing and marketing your business, the WWBC helps women entrepreneurs to achieve their business dreams.
Educational Opportunities
In addition to one-on-one assistance and coaching, the WWBC provides a range of educational opportunities for entrepreneurs. Please check our calendar for upcoming events.
Annual Conference
This inspiring event brings together women entrepreneurs, business experts, nationally-renowned speakers, and artists for a full day of learning and networking. The Fifth Annual WWBC Conference will be held on June 20, 2019.
Networking, Workshops, and Seminars
Our workshops offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn and engage with other business owners. Our training seminars provide education and discussion on topics such as marketing, managing cash flow, financial tools, procurement and contracting, and more.
Business Courses
For entrepreneurs seeking more in-depth training on specific topics, we offer courses that focus on specific topics, such as:
- Quickbooks for the Small Business
- Preparing for a Small Business Loan
- Marketing 101
LOANS
The WWBC staff works with business owners to assess their readiness for a loan and to guide them through the loan application process. Loan capital through Carolina Small Business is available for both start-ups and existing businesses. See CSBDF's loan products page for more information.
You can also access our WWBC brochure here.
CONTACT
For more information, please contact the WWBC at wwbc@carolinasmallbusiness.org or call (828) 633-5065 x 101.