What’s in it for me?    
Help, advice, support, business skills training through online learning modules, templates, resources, factsheets tailored to your requirements and specially written by women for women. They are piloted in face-to-face training programmes and advice sessions and based on what you need!  Working through the training modules will generate all the information and documentation that you will need to plan your business at all stages of start-up and growth.

Who is it for?     
All businesswomen in the West Midlands regardless of their stage of business! We’ll take you step by step through the process of developing and writing your business plan, right up to the exciting launch stage, and beyond. If you’ve already launched your enterprise, then you can turn to us for help and advice. With the support of WBDA you’re never alone and we’re always here to help and advise.

How can I access online help?   
Register at WM Women's Business Centre! Complete the basic details and someone will be in touch with you. Join in the training modules for the Women's Enterprise Programme or Imagining Growth and post questions in the forums.

How can I access a personal business advisor?
Register at WM Women's Business Centre! Complete the basic details and someone will be in touch with you.

How can I access online training, resources and templates?
Register at WM Women's Business Centre! Complete the basic details and gain instant access.

I'm not very techy, will I be able to follow it?
The online environment is designed to be very user friendly; if you have some basic IT skills then you will be fine. Using it will improve your skills at the same time. You will need an email address though to register. You will also need Adobe Reader to download the factsheets and tips as pdf documents. If you don't already have the software installed on your computer then click on http://www.adobe.com/ and then the free Adobe Reader and follow the instructions. The templates are all in Word.

I had a problem with registering. What should I do now?
You may find that your activation email went into your spam or junk folder on your email system. If you can't find it or have deleted it in error, then you won't be allowed to register again using the same email address for 72 hours when you can simply start again. (This time lag is to keep our site safe from intruders!). If you don't activate your account within 72 hours, then again you will not be allowed to enter the site, so do so as soon as you receive the email.

How does this link with other events and training programmes?
You will need to access online templates and factsheets to do your homework and research if you are attending a face-to-face training programme or a business advice appointment. This will help you to develop your business and build your Business Plan. You can join discussion forums linked to workshops and training programmes to gain support and make new contacts for suppliers and customers.

What about virtual networking?
Join discussion forums for particular programmes and events or link with particular types of businesses.
Use others for help and support and make new contacts for suppliers and customers.
Share with others and they will share with you. Contact other women by email directly and through the discussion forums.

What's in the newsletter?
Keep up to date with news and training and networking events in your area.

• Learn about new developments in women’s enterprise.
• Pick up new tips and factsheets as they become available.  
• Learn about new online training programmes.  
• Read about other women and their businesses.
• Meet your Business Advisor.