Support for entrepreneurs. Any stage. Any industry. A heartfelt “thank you” to the stakeholders, volunteers, mentors, and clients who engaged with Pathway Women’s Business Center in 2017 – our third full year in business. Much like the businesses we serve, Pathway WBC has spent its first three years working through evolutions. Evolutions in client services, building capacity, and refining
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Social Media School for Business | August 2018
Pathway WBC offers free four-part social media class for small business owners and entrepreneurs Marketing your small business can seem like a huge undertaking, but you don’t have to do it alone! One of our favorite entrepreneurs is coming to Pathway WBC to teach a four-part class series called “Social Media School for Business,” a
Read more »Success Story: Elizabeth Goitia, owner of Artistic Elements Dance Complex
Lifelong dancer and Embark Cohort graduate spins passion and talent into small business success Elizabeth Goitia spent her entire childhood dancing, but once she started teaching at a local dance studio in college, the dream of directing her own dance program took shape in her heart. “I’m blessed to have two incredibly hard-working and fearless
Read more »National networking organization for women opens Nashville chapter
Ellevate Network, the nation’s leading network for professional women, is launching a new chapter in Nashville on July 12th. With more than 40 chapters globally, Ellevate Network provides ambitious professional women with opportunities to connect with one another locally to expand their networks and develop their skills to be successful at work. The launch of
Read more »Success Story: Southern Lights Electric
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 »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
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Quickbooks BootcampWed May 1 2019, 9:00am CDT - 11:00am CDT
Blue Sky Business Modeling WorkshopThu May 9 2019, 11:00am CDT - 1:00pm CDT
Quickbooks Bootcamp
Blue Sky Business Modeling WorkshopAre you ready to make the federal government your client?
4 simple steps for getting started Government contracts are a big opportunity for small businesses. The federal government allocates at least $5 of every $100 contract dollars to women and minority-owned small businesses each year, according to the Small Business Administration. State and local entities are following suit so that minority and women-owned businesses get
Building Business Relationships: Top Tips To Start Strong In Your New Mentorship
Last week in our series on building business relationships, Taneka and Ashlee’s mentorship story showed us the power of a great mentorship. This week we’re covering the steps you can take to ensure the same success with your mentor by getting off to a strong start. We recently matched our Discover Cohort graduate Kristin Mejia
Building Business Relationships Series: Successful Businesses Have Mentors
Taneka Cole credits her mentor’s motivation and advice with opening the doors to her body-positive bridal shop. Research from the Small Business Administration proves a link between mentoring and small business success. This week, in our third installment of our series on building business relationships, we turn to Taneka’s mentorship story. Taneka Cole wanted