Women's Business Enterprise Alliance Women's Business Center

To schedule an appointment with a Mastermind Counselor or Business Coach, select the consultation type and then appointment time.

All consultations will be by telephone.

You can receive up to two (2) complimentary consultation sessions each quarter.

Fiscal Year: October – September

Quarter 1: Oct – Dec | Quarter 2: Jan – Mar | Quarter 3: Apr – June | Quarter 4: July – Sept.

As a recurring client, you can purchase additional consultation sessions after you have had the two complementary consultations within the same quarter at the cost of $29 per session.

*Any client that "no-shows" three consecutive appointments will be required to pay a $29 rescheduling fee before making any further appointments.

The Women's Business Center does not provide Disaster Relief assistance for loans or applications. Please contact the Small Business Administration (SBA) for more information at https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance.

  • Start-Up & New Business Assistance

    • Start-Up & New Business Assistance

      45 minutes

      New entrepreneurs in the ideation stage with guidance on Business Idea and Customer Portfolio

    • Business Plan Consultation

      50 minutes

      This consultation is for clients who need assistance with writing and developing their business plan. Whether you have completed a section of your business plan, or want a review of a completed business plan, our counselors will assis ...

    • Business Entity Formation (Legal)

      45 minutes

      This consultation focuses on answering questions about the different legal structures and the differences between taxes for each entity. Disclaimer: This does not create an attorney/accountant-client relationship. It is designed for ...

    • Telling Your Story: Brand Identity & Marketing

      45 minutes

      This is for new businesses seeking to establish a brand. During this consultation, you will be coached to identify who you are and how to build brand awareness and a marketing strategy. Clearly defining who you are will help determine h ...

    • Operations Support

      1 hour

    Building Resiliency & Disaster Recovery

    • Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness

      45 minutes

    • Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

      45 minutes

    • SBA Disaster Recovery Assistance Consultation for Small Business Owners

      1 hour

      This consultation is for small businesses who need assistance responding and recovering from natural and economic disasters impacting their business.

    • Disaster Recovery Planning

      45 minutes

      A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is an organized approach to respond to an unplanned incident. A DRP is an essential part of a business continuity plan. Don’t wait until you experience an incident to make a plan. Prepare yourself and your ...

    • Business Continuity

      45 minutes

    Business Improvement for Established Businesses (5+ yrs in existence)

    • Business Legal Strategy

      45 minutes

      This consultation provides guidance on how to create contracts and operating agreement. Disclaimer: This does not create an attorney/client relationship. It is designed for informative and educational purposes only. Nothing in the L ...

    • Business Plan Development

      1 hour

      This consultation is for existing businesses that would like to rewrite or restructure their business. This includes starting a new business or project and needing to adjust for growth. Businesses must have been in existence for at leas ...

    • Initial Business Assessment & Discovery

      45 minutes

      Is your established business at a standstill? Are sales stagnant but you’re not sure why? Take the first step of conducting a business assessment to identify areas your business could strengthen.

    • Strategic Planning (Established Businesses)

      45 minutes

      This consultation is for established business owners who have been profitable for a year or more and are seeking to revisit and revise their plans for growth. This might include assessing where you are and where you’re going as well as ...

    • Marketing & Branding

      45 minutes

      If you are an established business owner and you are rebranding your business, this session is for you. During this consultation, you will be coached to identify who you are and how to build brand awareness. Clearly defining who you are ...

    Capital & Credit

    • Personal Taxation

      30 minutes

      As a business owner, it's important to understand your federal, state, and local tax requirements. This will help you file your taxes accurately and make payments on time. The business structure you choose when starting a business will ...

    • Business Taxation

      45 minutes

      As a business owner, it's important to understand your federal, state, and local tax requirements. This will help you file your taxes accurately and make payments on time. The business structure you choose when starting a business will ...

    • Credit 101 Counseling

      45 minutes

      Starting and funding a business relies heavily on your personal credit. Learn where you stand and how to improve and maintain your credit score to increase your chance of receiving a business loan.

    • Financial Loan Analysis

      45 minutes

      This session is for those seeking capital. During this time we will analyze your financials, household expenses, and debt-ratio to help you determine whether you could potentially qualify for a loan.

    • Business Loan Assistance

      45 minutes

      This consultation is for persons in the process of applying for capital who need assistance with their loan application and completing the documentation required. To assist you in applying for a loan, you must bring to the appointment: ...

    • Business Banking & Lending

      45 minutes

      Do you have questions regarding business banking or lending? Schedule this session for insight and answers into business banking. This consultation is for general questions. If you need assistance with your loan application, please sche ...

    Certifications & Contracting

    • WBENC Certification Consultation

      45 minutes

      This consultation is for those who need assistance in their application for WBENC WBE certification. Our coaches can review your bylaws and required documents before you submit; as well as review a denial to help you understand where yo ...

    • Doing Business with the Federal Government

      45 minutes

      This consultation will provide you with insight on the process of doing business with the federal government including how to set your business up to place bids and how to find opportunities.

    • Leveraging WBE, MBE, & WOSB Certification

      1 hour

      You’re certified, now what? If you’re curious about how to leverage your WBE, WOSB, or MBE certification, then this consultation is for you. Learn how to utilize your certification to grow your business and become a supplier or contract ...

    Human Resource Management

    • HR Management

      45 minutes

    • Policy and Procedures

      45 minutes

    Leadership & Management

    • Leadership Development

      45 minutes

    • Professional/Leadership Coaching

      45 minutes

    Strategic Communications

    • Strategic Business Communications

      45 minutes

      This consultation session focuses on improving communication strategies that support your business goals. This may include written communication, public speaking, or creating compelling presentations. Your coach can help you decide whic ...

    • Crisis Management

      45 minutes

      Crises can break your business if not handled correctly. Crisis management takes place before the crisis event occurs by having a plan in place. This consultation will help you develop a plan and/or manage a current crisis you are facin ...

    Supplier Development

    • Procurement/Contracting Strategies

      45 minutes

      The bid process is filled with requirements, specifications, and timelines defined by your potential customer. It is important that you are thorough and timely in your responses. This session will review basic approaches to bids that mi ...

    • Capabilities Statements

      45 minutes

      A capability statement is your business's resume that provides a blueprint of your products and/or services you offer. If you do B2B, a capability statement is a must. Our coaches will help you craft the best state that represents your ...

    • How to Pitch to Corporations

      45 minutes

      It takes 27 seconds to make an impression on someone and less than five minutes for them to decide on your business. We will help you with your elevator pitch before an event or your competitive pitch.

    • Supplier Capacity Building

      45 minutes

      This session will explore what actions your business might need to develop or enhance to move from supplier to preferred vendor and/or partner status with your customers. Supplier capacity building involves examining growth strategies, ...

    • Corporate & Client Relationship Management

      45 minutes

      Now that you have won the contract and are providing goods and/or services to your customers, there are things you want to do to position your company for continued client satisfaction. This session will help you not to inadvertently ta ...

    • Social Responsibility Management

      45 minutes