Women's Business Center

Turning Your Hobby Into a Business (6 week virtual)
2023-06-20 18:00 - 2023-07-25 20:00, 2023-06-13 18:00 - 2023-07-18 20:00, 2023-06-06 18:00 - 2023-07-11 20:00, 2023-05-30 18:00 - 2023-07-04 20:00, 2023-05-23 18:00 - 2023-06-27 20:00, 2023-05-16 18:00 - 2023-06-20 20:00 UTC | 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:

– 5/16/2023 Product Development and Production Process
– 5/23/2023 Understanding the Power of Marketing
– 5/30/2023 Sales Channels that Exist for Side Hustle Businesses
– 6/6/2023 Money, Banking, & Credit
– 6/13/2023 Business Administration & Bookkeeping
– 6/20/2023 Final Show & Tell, Business Pitch &
Presentation of Certificates of Completion

Alumni Networking Event: Savings, Investing, and Retirement Planning
2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:00
Started and expanded your business? Ready to get serious about your long-term future? Attend this seminar to learn about best practices in saving and investing as a self-employed small business owner. Take the steps now to set yourself up to retire from your business in the future!

From the Kitchen to the Boardroom: Turning Your Hobby into an Empire
2023-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
Do You have a great skill or talent? Do you have an idea but not sure what to do next? Do you have a craft or service that you want to turn into a business?
Whether it’s a craft or service, many have an entrepreneurial spirit. LAEDA WBC in conjunction with the southern New Jersey chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW SNJ) presents: From the Kitchen to the Boardroom – How to Turn Your Small Business or Hobby into an Empire. Attend this seminar to learn:
• 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
• Minority and Women-owned Certifications
• Developing a Marketing Message and Creating a Marketing Plan

Alumni Networking Event: Sales Tax for Small Businesses
2023-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
Do you have sales tax questions? We have answers! Learn about taxable products and services New Jersey, Exemption Certificates, Collecting New Jersey Sales Tax, Filing Sales and Use Tax returns. Additionally, we’ll go over sales inside and outside of New Jersey Shipping products.

Jump Start Series (Español)
2022-06-23 18:00 - 2022-07-21 20:00, 2022-06-16 18:00 - 2022-07-14 20:00, 2022-06-09 18:00 - 2022-07-07 20:00, 2022-06-02 18:00 - 2022-06-30 20:00, 2022-05-26 18:00 - 2022-06-23 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

Alumni Networking Event - Virtual Holiday Market
2021-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
Come network virtually with your fellow graduates from LAEDA’s and LAEDA WBC’s nine-week entrepreneurship training program. We love catching up with you all and celebrating each milestone of your business experiences–big and small.
Also, each alumni session includes a speaker who talks about a small business topic relevant and educational to you! Check back soon to learn what that will be.

Quick Start Series (Multi-Session Course)
2021-11-18 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-11-11 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-11-04 18:00 - 20:30, 2021-10-28 18:00 - 20:30 | 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

Beyond a Bank Account - Leveraging Your Banker Relationship to Build Your Business
2021-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
You’ve opened your account, now what? Banks offer a wide array of services and opportunities you can use to grow your business. Building a relationship with your banker early on is a critical strategy you can follow to set the stage for the growth of your business.
Bankers can be you greatest advocate when it comes time to start offering credit card processing or to acquire a loan to feed the growth of your business. During this session, you’ll meet Joanna Nicasio of TD Bank, and learn how to build this most important relationship.

Alumni Showcase Event- Creative Marketing Strategies Panel
2021-09-02 18:00 - 20:00 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
Come network virtually with your fellow graduates from LAEDA’s and LAEDA WBC’s nine-week entrepreneurship training program. We love catching up with you all and celebrating each milestone of your business experiences–big and small.
Join LAEDA Alumni panelists, Geovana Villacres (Geo Marketing Alliances Group LLC), Tisha Davis (Image Special Events LLC), and April Ward (Fruition Life Media LLC) as they share their experiences in marketing growing businesses in today’s economy. Bring a friend or make new friends here.

Generational Wealth - Creating Financial Stability for the Future
2021-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
Over and over again, LAEDA’s clients have voiced their wish to leverage our business classes to create a successful enterprise that will yield wealth for their loved ones after they are gone. If this describes you, please attend this seminar to learn the decisions you should be considering now to guarantee a more financially sustainable future for your children and grandchildren.

Alumni Networking Event
2021-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102

Jump Start Series (Multi-Session Webinar)
2021-06-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-05-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-05-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-05-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
The LAEDA WBC Jump Start Series is a 5 part series that provides a great opportunity for individuals 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 (5/6/2021) we will cover Business Basics For 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 goals.

We recommend that you attend all 5 seminars in the series to gain the most benefit. Those who attend at least 3 of 5 seminars will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Below are the remaining seminars in the series:

– 5/13/2021 – Credit Management For Entrepreneurs
– 5/20/2021 – Work-Life Balance, Time & Task Management Skills & Goal Setting
– 5/27/2021 – Getting The Word Out – Marketing Your Business
– 6/3/2021 – Negotiating Skills & Presentation of Certificates of Completion
