The SBDC offers a comprehensive range of training courses and programs. Their online courses offer an excellent way to work training into your busy schedule when it's most convenient for you. Their face-to-face sessions will not only provide you with invaluable knowledge, but by sharing ideas and issues with entrepreneurs with similar experiences, you will also have the opportunity to establish beneficial professional relationships.
The MD SBDC offers one-on-one consulting on all aspects of business development, such as Starting a Business, Financing a Business, Maintaining a Business, and Growing a Business.
Entrepreneur Support Services (ESS). Year-round personalized business assistance, workshops, and referrals available for over 400 EWI students, alumni, and community entrepreneurs. Targeted support, along with opportunities to access markets and capital, allows women to overcome barriers to personal and professional growth.
Grow My Business (GMB). A business acceleration-training program designed to equip women for growth in new and existing microenterprises. Training in business plan implementation, development and strategy paired with expert coaching and peer support. Classes of 10-15 meet twice monthly for six months each year.
Entrepreneur Training for Success (ETS). An intensive three month, 60-hour course for women ready to learn what it takes to become an entrepreneur and bring their business ideas to life. Classes of 10-15 women meet twice weekly for three months. Offered in Fall and Spring in three locations.
EDC Workshops/Webinars. Browse upcoming workshops and events available to small business owners.
We empower women to succeed by providing business training and mentoring, supporting business growth, and building a market for products and services.
Entrepreneur Pathways for Women offers three program options so women can choose the training and support they need to pursue their dreams, each step of the way.
LEDC Small Business Advice. Do you have a business idea but don't know where to start? Are you currently operating and thinking about expanding? LEDC's team of business experts can provide you with one-on-one advice and training to help you manage and grow your business.
InBusiness advisors provide training workshops and one-on-one coaching. They help launch new enterprises and support existing businesses with business planning, financial projections, and marketing support among others.
Technical Assistance Program. The Small Business Technical Assistance Program at GWHCC allows experienced consultants and business owners to provide one-on-one counseling to help small businesses improve processes, sales, and strategies necessary to move their businesses forward. This is a 1-on-1 program where business owners work with one consultant & meet at least once a month for the year.
SCORE, “Service Corps of Retired Executives,” is a nationwide, non-profit volunteer association with more than 12,000 retired and active business owners and executives. SCORE provides one-on-one counseling and mentoring, low-cost business-related workshops and FREE house calls to your business location to conduct business reviews. The Washington, D.C., area chapter has more than 50 expert volunteer members to assist you.