WWBIC

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 others in the WWBIC community which are available to the small business owners we serve include:

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. View our training session calendar to find out when the next one of these sessions is happening in your area

Shop Local Wisconsin – This initiative allows the public to find and shop from WWBIC clients through an annual client directory and a series of in-person pop-up markets. View our Shop Local Wisconsin page for more details

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

Northeast (Appleton and Green Bay Area)

Kerrie McKay
Small Business Consultant
920-944-2700

Southeast (Kenosha and Racine)

Jenn Ring
Small Business Consultant
262-898-5004

Southwest (La Crosse Area)

Kristine Shawley
Small Business Consultant
608-668-4404