Women's Business Center

Quick Start Series (Multi-Session Course)
2021-10-28 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-11-04 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-11-11 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-11-18 18:00 - 20:30 UTC | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
This Quick Start Series is a four-part series that provides a great opportunity for those who wish to learn how to start a business and for more experienced business owners wishing to learn best practices in operating a business. This event is free but you will need to register.

Our first night we will cover The ABC’s of Starting a Small Business. During this seminar, you’ll learn the in and outs of starting and operating a small business, the challenges you’ll face and the resources available to help you get started and grow!!Topics Covered Will Include:

– How to Start or Organize a Business Legally
– Practical Steps for Launching or Growing a Business
– Why a Business Plan is the Key to Success
– What it Takes to Secure a Business Loan

We recommend that you attend all 4 seminars in the series to gain the most benefit. Those who attend at least 3 of 4 seminars will receive a Certificate of Completion. Below are the seminars in the series:

– 10/28/2021 – The ABC’s of Starting a Small Business.
– 11/04/2021 – Creating a Plan of Action – Business Plan I and II
– 11/11/2021 – Getting the Word Out – Marketing Your Business
– 11/18/2021 – Credit Management for Entrepreneurs &
Presentation of Certificates of Completion

Jump Start Series (Español)
2022-05-26 18:00 - 2022-06-23 20:00, 2022-06-02 18:00 - 2022-06-30 20:00, 2022-06-09 18:00 - 2022-07-07 20:00, 2022-06-16 18:00 - 2022-07-14 20:00, 2022-06-23 18:00 - 2022-07-21 20:00 | Sheppard House, 31 Commerce Street, Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, United States
La serie WBC Jump Start de LAEDA es una serie de 5 partes que ofrece una gran oportunidad para las personas que desean aprender cómo iniciar un negocio y para los propietarios de negocios con experiencia que deseen aprender las mejores prácticas en el funcionamiento de un negocio. Este evento es gratuito pero es necesario registrarse.
La primera noche (5/26/22) cubriremos los fundamentos del negocio para iniciar una pequeña empresa. Durante este seminario, aprenderá los pormenores de la puesta en marcha y el funcionamiento de una pequeña empresa, los retos a los que se enfrentará y los recursos disponibles para ayudarle a empezar y a crecer.
Los temas a tratar incluirán:

– Cómo iniciar u organizar un negocio legalmente
– Pasos prácticos para iniciar o hacer crecer un negocio
– Por qué un plan de negocios es la clave del éxito
– Lo que se necesita para conseguir beneficios de un préstamo

Le recomendamos que asista a los 5 seminarios de la serie para obtener el máximo beneficio. Los que asistan al menos a 3 de los 5 seminarios recibirán un certificado de finalización.

A continuación, los seminarios siguientes de la serie:

– 6/02/2022 – Administración del crédito para empresarios
– 6/09/2022 – Equilibrio en la vida laboral, habilidades de manejo del tiempo
y de las tareas y establecimiento de objetivos
– 6/16/2022 – Difundir el producto – Promocionar su negocio
– 6/23/2022 – Capacidad de negociación &
Presentación de certificados de finalización de curso

Turning Your Hobby Into a Business (6 Week - In Person)
2023-09-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society, 20 Church Street, Camden, 08105, United States
The pathway from “creating for fun” to “creating for business” is anything but straightforward, but LAEDA WBC is here to help you navigate the swerves and curves. One part of the journey is transitioning from designing & creating for friends to producing for customers beyond your inner circle.

– How do you meet a larger number of orders
– How do you satisfy a wider variety of customers’ demands?
– How do you make sure each product looks the same or that each service is delivered at the same level of quality EVERY TIME?

We recommend that you attend all 6 seminars in the series to gain the most benefit. Those who attend at least 4 of 6 seminars will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Below are the seminars in the series:

– 9/26/2023 Product Development and Production Process
– 10/03/2023 Understanding the Power of Marketing
– 10/10/2023 Sales Channels that Exist for Side Hustle Businesses
– 10/17/2023 Money, Banking, & Credit
– 10/24/2023 Business Administration & Bookkeeping
– 10/31/2023 Final Show & Tell, Business Pitch &
Presentation of Certificates of Completion

Food Trucking 101 - 8 Week Series (In-Person)
2024-03-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
ARE YOU READY TO BE A FOOD TRUCKER?
FOOD TRUCKING 101
A Complete Course for Start-Up Food Truckers
Ever thought about starting a food truck? Our Food Trucking 101 gives you a roadmap on how to navigate start-up phase including costs, legal requirements, and best practices for aspiring operators.
Food Trucking 101 is an 8 week course that gives those thinking about starting a mobile food business a complete understanding of the industry and the steps needed to get a mobile food business off the ground.
The course is held one-night per week from 6:00pm – 8: 00pm over an eight week period. Those who complete 6 of the 8 classes will receive a certificate of completion.
Program Curriculum:
– 03/26/2024 – Overview of the Food Truck 101
– 04/02/2024 – The Business Plan and Your Startup Strategy – Part I
– 04/09/2024 – What’s Your Flavor? Deciding Your Concept and Menu
– 04/16/2024 – Food Truck Laws, Regulations, Licenses & Inspection (In Person)
– 04/23/2024 – Marketing & Market Analysis
– 04/30/2024 – Food Production & Facilities
– 05/07/2024 – The Business Plan and Your Startup Strategy – Part II
– 05/14/2024 – Laying a Solid Foundation – Bookkeeping, Hiring and Taxes

Turning Your Hobby Into a Business (6 Week Virtual Series)
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
The pathway from “creating for fun” to “creating for business” is anything but straightforward, but LAEDA WBC is here to help you navigate the swerves and curves. One part of the journey is transitioning from designing & creating for friends to producing for customers beyond your inner circle.

– How do you meet a larger number of orders
– How do you satisfy a wider variety of customers’ demands?
– How do you make sure each product looks the same or that each service is delivered at the same level of quality EVERY TIME?

We recommend that you attend all 6 seminars in the series to gain the most benefit. Those who attend at least 4 of 6 seminars will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Below are the seminars in the series:

– 5/16/2024 Product Development and Production Process
– 5/23/24 Understanding the Power of Marketing
– 5/30/2024 Sales Channels that Exist for Side Hustle Businesses
– 6/6/24 Money, Banking, & Credit
– 6/13/24 Business Administration & Bookkeeping
– 6/20/24 Final Show & Tell, Business Pitch &

Presentation of Certificates of Completion

In Person: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business Series Unit 1- Intro- Product Development and Production Process
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:30 | TBD
The pathway from “creating for fun” to “creating for business” is anything but straightforward, but LAEDA is here to help you navigate the swerves and curves. One part of the journey is transitioning from designing & creating for friends to producing for customers beyond your inner circle.

Do you have a product or service that would be in demand
Is your production process scalable as you get more orders

How do you make sure each product looks the same or that each service is delivered at the same level of quality EVERY TIME?

We will cover each of these questions and more in this first session.

Registration will begin 1 month before program start
