Connections/Coaching
Customized Assistance for Your Success.
Providing valuable individualized feedback to our clients through technical assistance is an integral pillar of WWBIC’s services. WWBIC is proud of the way we sustain relationships with our clients and strives to ensure that they have access to the tools and skills they need to grow profitable, sustainable businesses.
Some of the opportunities for connections between clients and coaching from WWBIC volunteers which are available to the small business owners we serve include:
24/7 Online Training Assistance – ask your primary WWBIC contact for details on the Initiate Prosperity online portal with dozens of on-demand resources ready to assist you any day, any time
Community Connections – WWBIC offers “Strong Women Strong Coffee” and “Cup of Joe” sessions which feature a live interview with a strong leader who has achieved success in their business, career or field
Online Client Directory – any active WWBIC client is eligible to be added!
Speed Coaching – WWBIC often teams up with SCORE and other partners to provide complimentary 1-on-1 speed coaching sessions between our clients and local topical business experts
Small Business Consultants
WWBIC employs a team of Small Business Consultants to meet with a business owner after the lending process is completed. An assessment of the business’ situation is conducted, questions are answered and recommendations are made. Then, our staff and volunteers will work with clients on an ongoing basis, providing support and resources as needed. Our Small Business Consultants are experienced educators and former business owners who “know what it’s like” to operate a small business and offer support to our loan clients including:
- Initial site visits to determine business needs – i.e. strategic marketing planning, employee needs, financial acumen.
- Volunteer services including one-on-one meetings with experts in specific areas of need – i.e. QuickBooks, branding, HR.
- Networking opportunities at local events and meetings
- Tools & tips received regularly, including helpful local business events, email alerts, statement inserts.
- Publicity for the business via WWBIC’s client directory and client spotlights via email and social media.
- Assistance in developing media contacts and submitting press releases.
- Small Biz Market booth at WWBIC’s annual luncheon event (1000+ attendees).
- Referrals to potential vendors, buyers and other WWBIC clients.
Greater Milwaukee/Waukesha
Sandra Robinson
Director, Small Business Consulting
414-395-4539
Lily Alvarado
Program Manager for Hispanic Business Training, Programming & Outreach
414-395-4536
South Central (Madison area)
Dale Reeves
Small Business Consultant
608-204-8904
Southeast (Kenosha and Racine)
Jenn Ring
Small Business Consultant
262-898-5004
Northeast (Appleton and Green Bay Area)
Kerrie McKay
Small Business Consultant
920-944-2700
Southwest (La Crosse Area)
Kristine Shawley
Small Business Consultant
608-668-4404