Women's Center for Entrepreneurship

What are the benefits of social media for your #SmallBusiness and where do you start? Join seasoned digital marketing professional?Nina Russo,?Nina Media,?to learn about the power of social media for your business. Learn why social media is a highly effective marketing tool, explore and understand different social media platforms and tips on planning content. https://lnkd.in/eCSQvEHX ____________ #wcecnj Kat Diwaker

We were happy to be included and participate in this round table discussion held by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Don't forget to #ShopSmallNJ & #DineSmallNJ _____________ Robin Berg Tabakin, Esq., MBA Judith Sheft, Nicole Shaw

Whether you're a start-up or ready to scale, there's no better time to get "capital ready". Join Amber T. Rodriguez, Bank of America, as she shares how your credit can increase your odds of obtaining capital for your small business. Highlights: -How to increase your odds of approval -What are the 6 C's of Credit -Utilizing Business vs Personal Credit Register for this session ?? https://lnkd.in/e5A9ngT6 ______________ #wcecnj #SmallBusinessSupport #SmallBusinessCredit #SmallBusinessFunding #SmallBusinessCapital

A Business Plan is an essential ingredient for on-going success, no matter what stage you're in. ?? A business plan can help you -Make critical decisions -Reduce risk -Prove viability of the business -Set goals -Secure funding -Focus your marketing efforts In most cases the traditional, lengthy business plan collects dust in file folders or on a shelf. Enter our?2-page simplified business plan template that simplifies the process and makes your plan a more dynamic business tool. Participants will have the opportunity to submit their business plan to the instructor, Marion M. Chamberlain, MBA ??? of Chamberlain Leadership, for personalized feedback through a complimentary, one-on-one business counseling session. Register to join this 4-week series here: https://lnkd.in/eNjq2quF ?? Scholarships are available! _______________ Thank you to our major supporters - with your support, programs like this are possible! Shavonda Sumter, Angela V. McKnight, Annette Chaparro, Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, Roy Freiman, Yvonne Lopez _______________ #wcecnj #BuildYourBusinessPlan #BusinessPlan #BusinessPlanning #SimplifiedBusinessPlan #StartUpAssistance #NJStartUps Rana Shanawani, Ananda Coutain

Learn to connect. No more glazed over looks from people listening to you talk about your business.?This session, led by WCEC Executive Director Rana Shanawani is highly interactive. Get ready to participate,?crafting your best elevator pitch during class. You'll walk away with the ability to persuade any audience in just one minute. You?can?do it and you?need?to do it for your business. We'll Review: ?? How to structure your elevator pitch ?? How to shorten your elevator pitch & still be effective ?? How to use body language with your pitch ?? How to make a memorable first & lasting impression ?? How to ask powerful questions to continue the conversation forward ?? Register for this complimentary webinar & join us! https://lnkd.in/ecjqe3Q6 _______________ #wcecnj #ElevatorPitch #PerfectYourPitch #SmallBusinessResources #SupportSmallBusiness #PublicSpeakingTips

Protect your small business In today's digital age, safeguarding your small business is more crucial than ever. Learn practical tips and strategies to shield your business from cyber threats that could compromise your data and operations. Register for this complimentary session, in collaboration with Kearny Bank https://lnkd.in/eefeRpHd _____________ #wcecnj #KearnyBank #NJSmallBusiness #SmallBusinessCyberSecurity #SmallBusinessSupport

Today's entrepreneurs want to go beyond the traditional small business framework, using their business to do good. Some struggle with the decision to open a non-profit organization or a for-profit business. Do you feel you have calling to make your mark on the world and join the ranks of social entrepreneurs, but don’t know how to go about it? Then join us for this engaging session led by WCEC Instructor, Marion M. Chamberlain, MBA ??? from?Chamberlain Leadership. Registration is free: https://lnkd.in/e2uXYcw6 _______________ Thank you to our major supporters - with your support, programs like this are possible! Shavonda Sumter, Angela V. McKnight, Annette Chaparro, Assemblywoman Carol Murphy, Roy Freiman, Yvonne Lopez _______________ #wcecnj #SocialEntrepreneur #SocialEntrepreneurship #ForProfitBusiness #NonProfitOrganization #SmallBusinessResources #SBAResourcePartner Weld Royal, Leslie Howard, Steve Maiorano, Nichole Russell, Rana Shanawani, Ananda Coutain

Just us on March 5th for Business Resource Power Hour! This webinar will highlight resources available to support small business growth including mentorship, technical, and financial assistance from NJ Business Action Center (NJBAC), Women's Center for Entrepreneurship Women's Business Center (WCEC), NJSBDC State Office, and SCORE Mentors. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dxkfhT5z _______________ #wcecnj #SCORENJ #NJSBDC #NJBAC #NJSmallBusiness #NewJersey #SmallBusinessResources SBA New Jersey District Office, SBA Atlantic Region (Region 2), Claudia Yarborough, Lyndsay Kilpatrick, Shy Hopkins, Rana Shanawani, Steve Maiorano, Kat Diwaker, Ananda Coutain, Weld Royal, Leslie Howard, Marion M. Chamberlain, MBA ???, Jane Meyer, Kelly Brozyna

Each generation - Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z - has unique preferences, values, and media or content consumption habits. A one size fits all marketing approach just won't cut it! Let's explore how to market your business, products or services across generations. Renee Rossi, Vice President of?SocialTrend Marketing Solutions, will teach you how to create marketing that will stand out to each generation. Highlights ? -Creating trust & clarity with Boomers -Gen Xers: bridging old & new -Millennials: digital natives craving authenticity -The Mobile-First Generation aka Gen Z -Strategies to market across generations Register for this complimentary webinar & join us! https://lnkd.in/ec7bkBx4 ______________ Thank you to our Major Organization Sponsors - with your support, programs like this are possible! Wells Fargo, Tomas Porturas, Krissy Moore, Bank of America, Etta Rudolf Denk, MPA, TD, Renee Rattigan, PSEG, Maria Spina, State of New Jersey, Edward LaPorte, Brown Rudnick LLP, Matthew Uretsky, PNC, Yasmin Pe?a, Ryan Gates, Citizens, Valley Bank, Christina Schratz, U.S. Small Business Administration, Association of Women's Business Centers, Blue Foundry Bank, Sara Aitken _______________ #wcecnj #SmallBusinessMarketing #MicroBusiness #GenZMarketing #MillennialMarketing #BoomerMarketing #SmallBusinessResources #NJSmallBusiness Marion M. Chamberlain, MBA ???, Leslie Howard, Weld Royal

Learn about Valley Bank's Community Lending program, where they look at your growth potential rather than your current size in determining loan eligibility. Highlights: -Assess you & your business -Connect you & your business -Help you develop a credit profile This session will be presented by Christina Schratz, Vice President, Business Development Office, Community Lending at Valley Bank. Register for this free webinar & join us! https://lnkd.in/ebgnQheQ ________________ #wcecnj #SmallBusinessLending #ValleyBank #CommunityLending #SmallBusinessFunding #StartUpLoans #EntrepreneurSupport #CreditProfile Steve Maiorano Valley Bank Women in Business