Road to Success Cohort | Application Deadline

Are you ready to transform your business idea into reality?

This three-session cohort aims to bridge the gap in our entrepreneurial education offerings, guiding pre-venture and emerging businesses towards success. The cohort will introduce fundamental business concepts and guide future and current entrepreneurs through the initial stages of setting up a business. This includes fulfilling state and IRS formalities, opening business banking accounts, drafting a business plan, preparing a pitch, and getting capital ready. Graduates will be invited to participate in our legal clinics.

Objectives

During the cohort, participants will:

• Analyze their business’s strengths and weaknesses
• Refine their business idea
• Research their target audience
• Define their ideal customer
• Plan their finances
• Write a business plan
• Prepare a pitch
• Complete the necessary formal steps to open a business

Session Breakdown

Session One: The Proper Mindset, Approach, & Preparation

Session Two: Creating Your Pitch & Marketing Strategies

Session Three: Capital Readiness

Cohort Details

Ideal Candidates: for pre-venture/emerging entrepreneurs, looking to learn more about resources available to start a business

When: Every Tuesday | 9:00 am-11:00 am, CST | August 19 – September 2, 2025

Where: Via Zoom meetings

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, connect with fellow entrepreneurs, and receive personalized guidance from industry experts.

What Our Graduates Have to Say

“In this online class I have learned more about my business setup than I ever have. WBDC are exceptional women who have great information. They explain everything well. I am able to follow and learn more and more about what to do moving forward.” – Moremi T. Alexander

“This class benefited me by helping me accomplish what I needed for my business that I didn’t know how to do. With the right tools and resources, I was able to finish my executive summary, business canvas, marketing plan and more. This class also helped me understand why things are important so I do them, instead of putting them off or thinking ‘that doesn’t matter for me.’ I am grateful, thank you ladies!” -Krystle Miles

“I am learning how to set up my business from the beginning to end. WBDC are an exceptional group of women. Totally knowledgeable.” – LeShawn Alexander

“I am so grateful for you all, it can be very lovely and challenging being a solo business owner, and I truly enjoy this community. Thank you!” – Jennifer Schuman

Funded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.