Programs and Services
Enhanced First Steps
If you want to find out if small business ownership is right for you and if you need to brush up on basic excel skills required in preparing a business plan, then you should begin your training with this four part series.
What’s covered: The first two sessions answer the question, “Is Small Business Ownership Right for You?” They include characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, areas in which a business owner must gain expertise, and resource information for start ups. The second two sessions provide an introduction to computers and excel, in order to prepare clients for work on cash flow statements in our 15 week entrepreneurial training program.
15-Week Entrepreneurial Training Program
offered in English and in Spanish
If you have an idea for a business, some experience in the field, and basic computer skills, then this course is right for you. Apply Now!
What's covered:
- How to Register a Business & other Legal Issues
- Management
- Finance
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Credit and Insurance
- How to Write a Business Plan
- Computer Instruction
Participants prepare detailed and professional business plans and present them to an executive panel that includes representatives from the business and banking sectors.
Peer Exchange Program (PEP)
for recent graduates of our 15-Week Program
After graduation, continue to move your business forward by signing up for our PEP program. Join us for facilitated peer support, once a month for eight months. Register Now!
What's covered: This post-graduate program focuses on setting goals and objectives, developing realistic action plans, addressing obstacles, tracking progress, and celebrating successes.
Business Opportunities and Success Strategies (BOSS) Program
for business owners who have been in operation for more than one year
Develop structured and specific ways to strengthen and grow your business and plan for short term and long term goals. For More Information!What's covered: This post-graduate program focuses on business strategies and methods to take your business from the formative stage and position it for growth and sustainability. Complete An Application!
On-going and Specialized Assistance
One-on-one Counseling - WEDC staff and entrepreneurial trainers are available for counseling sessions by appointment
Seminars, Workshops, and Webinars
Business Training for Mature Adults 50+
Access to Capital Information - WEDC is not a lender, but we work closely with ACCIÓN USA and other alternative loan funds.
Certification and Procurement as a Minority and/or Woman Owned Business
(M/WBE or M/WOB) - Information and programs are provided for those who wish to do business with the government and corporations that have supplier diversity programs. Many M/WBEs become certified in order to enhance their business opportunities.