Services

Market Research

The Women’s Business Institute offers free, customized market research through the services of SBDCnet. The research is provided through a group of tech-savvy researchers working in offices at the University of Texas at San Antonio Downtown campus.

These researchers can produce customized reports, market analysis, patent searches and demographic charts and maps to aid counselors across the nation as they work with small businesses trying to start up or expand. 

One-on-One Counseling

Stuck in a rut? The Women's Business Institute offers expert counseling to start-up and existing businesses, at no cost to the client, find the best tools and resources your business needs to help you thrive. Our experienced and helpful staff can consult with you on a variety of relevant and timely topics, ranging from buying or selling a company to accounting or employment issues. Become a client today and schedule an appointment with us, and get on your way to success!

To schedule a consulting session:
Call: 801-957-5389
Email: audrey.simpson@slcc.edu

Prior to your counseling session, please fill out THIS FORM.

Women Leaders Utah (WLU)

Women Leaders Utah is a virtual registry of women leaders in Utah. Its goal is to increase access to the expertise of women leaders throughout Utah.

The goal of the WLU is to:

• Act as a comprehensive on-line network connecting private, government and non-profit sector decision makers to women who possess skills appropriate for those organizations.
• Provide a virtual forum to promote the personal and professional development of women desiring expanded or new leadership opportunities.

Registrants of the WLU are women of diverse backgrounds and accomplishments. Our representatives include corporate executives, entrepreneurs, educators, elected and government officials, and social and healthcare workers among others.

Register today: www.womenleadersutah.org

Classes and Workshops

First Step FastTrac

The need for business planning and a business plan for a new venture cannot be overemphasized. Whether you intend to attract investors, lenders, or business partners; the First Step FastTrac will answer your questions and put you on the right path to success. This hands-on program gives you an opportunity to evaluate and fine-tune your business idea in a safe and supportive environment. You will work closely with other entrepreneurs, sharing ideas and experiences and laying the foundation for future business relationships. Through the class, in small coaching sessions, and through homework assignments, you’ll explore issues related to all key aspects of your business. You’ll determine whether your idea has “legs” and if starting a business is the right decision for you.

First Step FastTrac Schedule: Check the Calendar for dates and times.

Women's Network for Entrepreneurial Training (WNET)

WNET is a national mentoring and training initiative of the U.S. Small Business Administration administered in Utah through a partnership with the Women’s Business Institute at Salt Lake Community College and the Women's Business Center at the Salt Lake Chamber. The goal of the WNET program is to train participants in professional skills that promote positive and profitable business development. Through WNET, women entrepreneurs just starting out are matched with experienced women entrepreneurs based upon their needs. Participants will meet once a month as a group to network, listen to a speaker(s) on a designated topic, and meet one-on-one with their mentor.

WNET Schedule:

During the six month session, we will focus on six skills that often pose the biggest challenge for women entrepreneurs.  More information on the specific session and speaker will be available one week prior to each session. Please call 801-328-5052 or email pokumura@slchamber.com to register.

Balancing: Creating and maintaining a work/life balance as you start your business.

Networking: How to network meaningfully.

Promoting: Skills to confidently promote yourself and your business.

Negotiating: Learn how to negotiate like a professional.

Funding: Hear from a panel of potential funding sources including angel inventors and venture capital groups who traditionally have few women applicants.

Succeeding: Hear from a panel of successful small business owners, have a chance to ask them their secrets for success.