WINSTON-SALEM WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER
WE PROMOTE ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
FOR ALL WOMEN
The Winston-Salem’s Women’s Business Center provides resources and tools to ensure women entrepreneurs are on the right track for economic independence through small business ownership.
OUR MISSION
ELIMINATING THE OBSTACLES WOMEN FACE IN THE WORLD OF BUSINESS
The mission of the Winston-Salem's Women’s Business Center is to promote economic sustainability for all women in the triad through entrepreneurship. we are dedicated to eliminating the obstacles women face in the world of business by providing resources, training and access to capital. we also empower women by offering tools and support to establish businesses, stabilize their companies, and contribute to the growth and economic development of the community.
OUR SERVICES
Business Counseling
OUR COUNSELORS PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS COUNSELING
Our counselors provide one-on-one needs assessment, business planning, marketing and management guidance, as well as access to resources through the WBC network’s extensive linkages with the full spectrum of public and private business assistance.
Seminars and Classes
YOU HAVE THE VISION, LET US HOLD YOUR HAND AND LEAD THE WAY!
You have the vision, but are not sure how to bring it to fruition. The WBC is here to offer assistance through seminars, webinars along with informative workshops. You got this far, let us hold your hand and lead the way!
WE EMPOWER WOMEN
We empower women by offering tools and support to establish businesses, stabilize their companies, generate sustainable profits, strategize for future growth and contribute to the growth and economic development of the community. We help women and -owned businesses start and grow. Our small business counselors offer:
customized, one-on-one business counseling
Seminars and classes focused on key business topics, such as marketing, finance, certification and small business resources
Review and feedback on written business plans
Loan package preparation assistance and lender referrals
Certification assistance and review
Networking opportunities to find support,access to resources and business referrals
EVENTS & PROGRAMING
Join us at the Women's Business Center Winston-Salem for a series of empowering events designed to support and elevate women entrepreneurs. From insightful workshops to networking sessions and expert panels, our events provide valuable resources, guidance, and connections to help you thrive in business. Proudly funded in part by the Small Business Administration (SBA), our programs are tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women in the business world. Don't miss out on these exciting opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed!
APPLY BY FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Small Business Capacity-Building Awards (SBCBA)
We are excited to announce a funding opportunity for small business owners (SBOs) made possible through a partnership between Wells Fargo (WF) Bank and the Winston-Salem Women’s Business Center (WSWBC)! A limited number of $5,000 Small Business Capacity-Building Awards (SBCBA) will be made available to SBOs who meet ALL of the “Eligibility Criteria” listed below. Please read the Request For Proposal (RFP) carefully and completely.
Up to five (5) small businesses will be selected to receive a $5,000 SBCBA.
To be eligible, SBOs must:
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complete the application survey
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submit a full proposal (FP) - only if invited to do so!
Utilization of Funds:
Funds may be used for the following expenses: Marketing Campaigns, fees associated with Intellectual Property Registration, Legal and/or Accounting Fees, and/or fees associated with purchasing Business Software. Although this is not an exhaustive list, we strongly encourage you to reach out to the WSWBC team (info@wbcwinstonsalem.org) before writing/submitting a proposal that requests funds for activities/expenses not listed above
Application surveys will be evaluated on the following criteria:
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Application completeness
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SBO needs
Application Survey Review:
The WSWBC team will review all applications and invite the top 10 small business owners to submit a formal proposal by Feb 26, 202 (Phase two). SBOs will be notified either way by this date.
Questions, Comments, Assistance: If you have questions or concerns about this RFP, please email info@wbcwinstonsalem.org with the subject: “Question about WF RFP”.
PHASE ONE:
Application Survey
For consideration, SBOs must:
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Register with Winston-Salem Women's Business Center (WSWBC)
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Registered, active and in good standing with the NC Secretary of State (SOS).
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Complete and Submit application survey by Feb 21, 2024.
Before applying, make sure you have the following ready:
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Lean or Traditional Business Plan
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LLCs/Corporations: Articles of Incorporation/Organization
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Sole Proprietors: proof of business bank account on which the SBO is the sole signature authority.
APPLY BY FEBRUARY 21, 2024
PHASE TWO:
Full Proposal (FP) Submission
An SBO must be invited to submit a final proposal. A template will be provided to SBOs invited to submit FPs. FPs will be evaluated based on their adherence to the criteria below, as well as their quality, conciseness, and feasibility. A competitive FP will contain:
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A detailed budget outlining how funds will be spent.
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2-3 metrics for each budget item outlining how success will be measured. For example, if you request funds to run a targeted social media ad campaign, you should include:
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A total budget for this item
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The number of ads you plan to run in the campaign
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The frequency with which you plan to publish these ads
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AND how you will quantify whether the ads positively impacted the business, e.g., “We expect to see a 15% increase in followers on Facebook after running targeted ads for 3 months"
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The SBO’s signature (typed or signed) verifying that they guarantee all awarded funds will go toward only Business expenses; specifically the costs outlined in their final FP.
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By accepting these funds, SBOs agree to quarterly meetings with a WSWBC team member to review:
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How funds are being spent
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Evaluate the metrics outlined in the proposal
INVITEES SUBMIT BY FEBRUARY 26, 2024
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GET IN TOUCH
Address:
1922 S. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DR. WINSTON-SALEM,NC 27107
Email:
Phone:
(336) 734-6900
Hours:
MONDAY-FRIDAY 9am - 5pm
The Winston-Salem Women’s Business Center is hosted by S.G. Atkins Community Development Center (501c3) and is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration | Designed by Dancing Grass Studios