The Women's Business Center is proud to announce the launching of the new Business Coaching Program! Our mission is to help you start your own business or grow your existing business to a new level of success. This program will provide outstanding networking opportunities.
The 2007-2008 program is made possible with generous support from:
The 2007-2008 program is made possible with generous support from:
Business Coaching Program
September 2008 - September 2009
PROGRAM: This one-year coaching program begins in September and runs for twelve (12) months. Size is limited and selection is based on the candidate’s application, need, and interview. In this program, participants are paired with successful business owners and professionals (coaches).
ENTRANCE: The first step is to apply. Your application will be reviewed by a committee for eligibility. Next, you will have a personal interview with a member of the WBC executive staff and the committee. Be prepared to supply proof of eligibility at your interview. For program eligibility, you must:
- Be an established business, filing tax returns
- Not be a start-up business
- Personally manage and direct your business
- Have a business checking account
- Have a structured, tangible place/location to conduct business
- Have a formal business tax structure - DBA or corporation
- Be the primary business owner
At the time of your interview, you will be required to submit the following:
- Names of your professional advisors
- Written goals/expectations of what you would like to accomplish over the next twelve (12) months
- Business plan
COMMITMENT: In addition to the program investment, your time is the biggest commitment you will make. Plan on a minimum of eight (8) hours a month dedicated to working on your business, not in your business.
Beginning in October, you will:
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Meet bi-monthly on the first Tuesday of every other month for a two (2) hour group session.
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Meet once a month with your coach for a one-on-one meeting for a minimum of one (1) hour.
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Have working assignments that require an additional 2-10 hours in preparation for your next one-on-one meeting with your coach.
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Set your own times to meet with your coach for one-on-one meetings.
INVESTMENT: $25.00 application fee and $500.00 program investment (*Note the price has changed)
LOCATION: The location of the one-on-one meetings will be at the agreement of the participant and the coach. Quarterly meetings will be held at the Canisius College Women’s Business Center, 2365 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, unless otherwise designated. Ample parking is available adjacent to the building.
COACHES: Coaches are successful business owners and professionals who are leaders in their fields. All of the coaches will go through training and will have structure to their guidance to best help your specific business needs. The WBC executive staff will match the individuals with the coach; changes can be made based on individual circumstances.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
LOCATION: The location of the one-on-one meetings will be at the agreement of the participant and the coach. Quarterly meetings will be held at the Canisius College Women’s Business Center, 2365 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, unless otherwise designated. Ample parking is available adjacent to the building.
COACHES: Coaches are successful business owners and professionals who are leaders in their fields. All of the coaches will go through training and will have structure to their guidance to best help your specific business needs. The WBC executive staff will match the individuals with the coach; changes can be made based on individual circumstances.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
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Professional evaluation
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Mandatory bi-monthly meetings/training sessions (total of 6) with business experts
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Monthly one-on-one meetings with your coach
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Online website for current group
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Site visits - group or individual
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Networking/exposure opportunities to area business leaders (ie. banking, consulting, marketing)
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Access to the resources of the entire coaching team
HOW TO APPLY: Please click here (Adobe Acrobat PDF, 1.5 Mb) to download the coaching application. The interview process begins in July, and you must have an executive summary and business plan to be considered for this program. Please mail or fax application to the WBC and please contact Laurie Zabel, Director of Business Development, at (716) 888-8280 with any questions or concerns.
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