Support
Growing your business
The first 12 months
Help is available for the
first 12 months of your business
from the
West Midlands Women's Business Centre.
The first thing you need to do, if you haven't done so already, is to
register for the WM WBC online training - it's FREE!
The online training is flexible so you can access it anytime and anywhere and focus on the topics that are relevant to you and your business! Work at your own pace on your own issues. Try the
Women's Enterprise Programme which is based on our 4-day face-to-face workshops.
Perhaps you want some help on marketing or selling, go to
Marketing and Selling, or to revise your business plan, go to
Business Planning. Whatever stage of business (or life) you are at, you still need
Personal Development.The
Business Planning module gives an overall view of your business and how to plan it.
Are you missing out on making the most of your business, and making it work hard for you? Get up to speed on the
Finance and Legal module!
The new
Imagining Growth programme will guide you through the next phase of your growth process and is designed for businesses that have been trading fro more than 12months. It is also based on a 2-day face-to-face workshop programme.
Elizabeth Kay: Truly Julry"I felt I could discuss any issue or query. It enhanced my confidence to believing I could achieve my ideas and work gradually towards each goal.It encouraged me to work harder and faster. It also changed the business into being more professional. It has made me feel that I can succeed and stay positive and focused."

Sign up for online training
Register here and you can begin straight away, come back as often as you like and progress at your own pace.
Flexible training modules designed for women by women: tips, factsheets and templates take you through the complete business planning and growing process.