Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to shape the future of your business?
Plan for Profit is WBDC’s signature business training program for early-stage entrepreneurs ready to take action. Whether you’re just starting or pivoting, this cohort-based experience will help you clarify, test, and strengthen your business model.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Who your customer is and how to reach them
- How to test and refine your offer
- What it takes to build a simple, workable business model
- Tools for pricing, forecasting, and financial planning
- How to move from idea to real traction
PROGRAM FORMAT
Boot Camp (2 sessions)
Covers business model basics and customer discovery. Completion of homework—including customer interviews and a draft model—is required to join the cohort.
6-Week Cohort
Weekly virtual sessions covering marketing, finances, operations, and next steps. Hands-on support, real-world testing, and peer feedback throughout.
WHY IT WORKS
- Free to participate
- No interviews, just show up and do the work
- Guided by seasoned advisors
- Based on the Lean Startup method
- Built for real progress, not just theory
READY TO APPLY
Applications open in September Next Boot Camp begins October 9, 2025
Let’s get you moving forward.
This Plan for Profit session is sponsored by the Boundless Futures Foundation through their Her Village Grant program.
Presented by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at the Women’s Business Development Center.
This program provided a community that encouraged me to explore business ideas in a safe, expertly guided environment. It motivated me to leverage my relationship with existing clients and to pursue potential new clients.
Shauna Cox - Qurity Tech, Chicago, IL, Plan for Profit Grad