Classes

Grow Your Business With CWE

Congratulations, you’ve started your business and now you’re thinking next steps. We’ve got some ideas.

The Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE) offers a number of courses, workshops and networking opportunities to ensure your skills grow with your business. Which one is right for you?

Do you want to strengthen the core of your business?

CWE offers workshops to help build your business knowledge, and establish a solid foundation for your next step.  You will learn fundamental, actionable ideas through topic-specific sessions in our workshops, and can reinvigorate your business plan through our "Power Up! Your Business" class.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Social Media Boot Camp - CWE Providence - May 24
Do you need to strengthen your market reach and increase customer engagement? Are you looking to social media to generate more revenue? This workshop will help you. Read More...

BYB: Accounting Fundamentals for Small Business Owners - CWE Boston - May 29
This workshop provides an introductory overview to record keeping. Participants will leave the workshop with an understanding of which records need to be kept and the available systems for doing so. Read More...

BYB: 7 Ways to Market Yourself on LinkedIn – CWE Worcester – Jun 11
It doesn’t matter if you are looking to become known in your industry, if you want to sell more Read More...

BYB: Negotiating Your Way to Business Success – CWE Boston – Jun 19
Statistics show that many of us would rather go to the dentist than engage in a conversation involving the art of negotiation. Yet opportunities for negotiations present themselves around us every day. Knowing how to conduct effective negotiations is a valuable skill Read More...

WordPress Seminar – CWE Worcester – Jun 19
Blogging is the undisputed #1 way to organically rank better on Google. WordPress is search Read More...

Help! My Friend Designed My Website– CWE Providence – Jun 21
Was your website designed by your friend, your neighbor’s son or your 3rd cousin on your mother’s side of the family? Or is your website just plain awful? Then this workshop is for you! Read More...

BYB: QuickBooks Boot Camp – CWE Worcester – Jun 26
This intensive, one-day course will help you keep track of your business finances. Participants will learn to: Read More...

BYB: Social Media 101 – CWE Boston – Jun 26
Whether you love it or hate it, social media is here to stay! Attend this workshop to understand the intersection of business and social media, as well as how to leverage social media productively and profitably. Read More...

QuickBooks Boot Camp – CWE Boston – Jul 9
This intensive, one-day course will help you keep track of your business finances. Read More...

BYB: Fight Sales Phobia – Strategies for Sales Success – CWE Boston – Jul 10
If you are a business owner with a personal fear or distaste for the "art of selling," then you are not alone. Attend this workshop to learn about alternative approaches to selling Read More...

BYB: Search Engine Optimization – CWE Worcester – Jul 16
Improve the visibility of your website in search engines. One of the primary tools people on the Read More...

Accounting for Non-Accountants– CWE Providence – July 17
Learn how to read and understand basic financial statements, use the numbers to make well informed operational decisions. Read More...

Lunch & Learn: From Employee to Entrepreneur– CWE Providence – Jul 26
This workshop will help you identify if you have what it takes to make the leap from employee to business owner. Read More...

Quickbooks Boot Camp– CWE Providence – Jul 31
This intensive, one-day course will help you keep track of your business finances. Read More...

BYB: 10 Actions for a Better Brand and Better Business Success – CWE Worcester – Aug 14
Your business success is largely influenced by your brand. What you are promising and how Read More...

Want to continue to improve your skills and grow your business?

CWE has programs and events to help you strengthen your professional skills and business to gain success.

Understanding Government, Corporate and Local Certification Options for Your Business – CWE Providence – May 30
Interested in landing contracts with state or federal agencies? Interested in being a supplier to large corporations? Certification is key, but can be extremely confusing. Join us for this complimentary seminar to learn more. Read More...

CWE Providence - Understanding Government, Corporate and Local Certification Options for Your Business - May 30
Interested in landing contracts with state or federal agencies? Interested in being a supplier to large corporations? Certification is key. . . Read More...

WBENC: Why and How You Should Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" – CWE Webinar - Jun 12
If your business is 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a woman or women, you may qualify for this national certification. Join us for this complimentary, informative Webinar. Read More...

WBENC: Why and How You Should Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" – CWE Webinar - Jul 16
If your business is 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a woman or women, you may qualify for this national certification. Join us for this complimentary, informative Webinar. Read More...

WBENC: Why and How You Should Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" – CWE Webinar - Aug 13
If your business is 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a woman or women, you may qualify for this national certification. Join us for this complimentary, informative Webinar. Read More...

WBENC: Why and How You Should Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" – CWE Webinar - Sep 10
If your business is 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a woman or women, you may qualify for this national certification. Join us for this complimentary, informative Webinar. Read More...

WBENC: Why and How You Should Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" – CWE Webinar - Nov 14
your business is 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a woman or women, you may qualify for this national certification. Join us for this complimentary, informative Webinar. Read More...

WBENC: Why and How You Should Certify Your Business as "Women-Owned" – CWE Webinar - Dec 12
If your business is 51% owned, operated, managed, and controlled by a woman or women, you may qualify for this national certification. Join us for this complimentary, informative Webinar. Read More...

Consulting  - One-on-One Business Consulting

The one-on-one business consulting service provides established and emerging business owners access to expert advice at reasonable fees. Consultants with years of experience in their professions are available to meet with CWE clients to give guidance in terms of marketing, loan packaging, taxes, business plan development, and general business strategy. Note that services may vary depending upon the location.

Working with a CWE consultant is an investment in the future of your business, and will help you keep ahead of the game. One-hour appointments can be scheduled at all CWE locations at mutually agreed times.

*Fee  $75/session (up to four sessions); $50/session for 5 sessions.  At least 3 sessions are recommended to ensure progress.

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“CWE's programming was the best learning experience I have ever had including grad school. The networking, engaging conversations and opportunity to practice helped me to feel confident in moving my investment plan forward for Banneker Industries.”

 

 

Cheryl Snead

Banneker Industries
582 Great Road, Suite 101
N. Smithfield, RI

www.banneker.com