Makers transform profitable hobby into sustainable business with help of mentor team Almost by accident, Adam and Jamie Gatchel became business owners. When he wasn’t on the road as a touring musician, Adam was making lamps as a creative outlet, and soon their home was filled with custom designs. They decided to try selling their
Read more »News and Media
Get the latest news! Stay connected to get the latest on what’s going on at Pathway Women’s Business Center, from blog posts to client success stories, press releases, and other related news items this page will keep you up to date. Check back frequently as this page is updated often.
New workshops: Leadership for entrepreneurs and hiring for your small business
New leadership classes for entrepreneurs at Pathway WBC Leadership, team building, and strategic hiring are all critical skills for any small business owner. Pathway WBC is proud to offer two new workshops this summer to work on these focus areas. These strategic leadership sessions are regularly valued at $200, however through a partnership with Pathway
Read more »Success Story: Christiana Afotey, owner of Threads by Dreads
First generation American shares Ghanaian heritage through bold fashion for the socially conscious As the youngest of four children in an immigrant family, Christiana Afotey fell in love with the rich Ghanaian culture and native language of her parents. “I wanted my own scarves and couldn’t find anything I really loved in the store, so
Read more »When to break up with a bad business idea
3 red flags it’s not right for you. Most of us have dated a less than stellar person, and probably for much longer than was reasonable. When you’re too close and too committed to a bad situation, it can be hard to call it quits. Maybe you can’t see what is so obvious to everyone
Read more »Know your numbers
Business financials are your most important decision-making tool. Use them wisely. According to a study from the Business Development Bank of Canada, “lack of financial management expertise is probably the single most common factor that causes otherwise successful firms to run into difficulties.” Business may be booming, but you shouldn’t make major decisions based on gut
Read more »Lessons for entrepreneurs from Mignon Francois
Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection shares inspiration, motivation at Pathway WBC On May 3, Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection Mignon Francois was the guest of honor at Pathway WBC’s Power Surge, a networking event designed specifically for entrepreneurs. With her signature ear-to-ear smile, she shared her struggles and inspiration with more
Read more »Mignon Francois is coming to Pathway WBC
The Cupcake Collection founder to speak at Women’s Business Center on May 3rd Mignon Francois, CEO and founder of The Cupcake Collection, is the guest of honor at our next Power Surge. Come hear her story as we join Mignon on her “Journey to Joy” in 2018. Small business owners and entrepreneurs from across the
Read more »2018 SBA Virtual Conference
SBA hosts FREE three-day virtual conference to celebrate National Small Business Week! National Small Business Week is April 29th to May 5th, and the Small Business Administration is hosting a Virtual Conference for entrepreneurs and small business owners. This free, 3-day virtual conference will take place Tuesday, May 1 through Thursday, May 3. This virtual conference
Read more »Discover Cohort graduate Taneka Cole wins Pathway WBC pitch night
New entrepreneurs pitch their businesses to win training scholarship at Pathway WBC. Congratulations to the graduating members of our Discover 4 Cohort! Small businesses incubated in this round ranged from cupcake bakery and photographer to a beauty salon and colon hydrotherapy clinic. To celebrate their success we gathered friends and family for a graduation pitch
Read more »CEO Roundtable Recap: Facebook Advertising edition
Workshop for entrepreneurs from Corner to Corner, the Hub for Urban Entrepreneurs, and Pathway WBC on social media marketing Pathway WBC is growing our community partnership program with another CEO Roundtable workshop. These workshops offer hands-on learning for entrepreneurs in an interactive session with local experts. At our recent CEO Roundtable with Corner to Corner
Read more »
Blue Sky Business Modeling WorkshopThu Dec 13 2018, 11:00am CST - 1:00pm CST
Discover 9: RegistrationTue Jan 8 2019, 6:00pm CST
Blue Sky Business Modeling Workshop
Discover 9: RegistrationHow to prepare your online store for holiday shopping
5 easy ecommerce tips to attract more customers during the holidays For some businesses, the holidays provide a slow period to take care of end-of-year tasks and planning for Q1. For B2C owners, however, the holiday sales usually provide a big portion of total annual revenue. Within most retail stores, there’s a rush of customers
Getting Certified: What WBOs Need To Know
By Jacqueline Hayes, MBA Chief Marketing Strategist + Principal Crayons & Marketers – Nashville, TN The federal government’s goal is to award at least five percent of all federal contracting dollars to women-owned small businesses each year. This process can be daunting, but with the help of this checklist below, you will be well
An Introduction to Lean Canvas for Emerging Businesses
by: Meera Unni Lean Canvas is an exciting tool that lets new and emerging entrepreneurs model their business plans in a short, efficient, one page diagram. Using Lean Canvas quickly identifies factors to prioritize while also creating an effective jumping off point for brainstorming. Instead of making a long, detailed business plan that could take