Conception to Birth – the start-up phase:
Phase 1 gives you the chance to “birth” your business “baby” from conception (your idea) through to birth (the launch of your business).
The program is offered in two formats – a fast-track over 10 weeks and a more steady program spanning 9-15 months.
When you complete phase 1 you will have:
- A branding pack including a logo, fonts and colours;
- A basic website,
- 250 business cards,
- A strategic business plan for one year,
- Budget,
- Ongoing support through the Women in Business Regional Network (if eligible),
- Access to online resources for 12 months and
- A checkin/support session after establishment.
You will effectively finish the program with a business that is ready for launch, or which may have already been launched during delivery of the program.
Fast-track 10-week program
This is the fast-track program offering the chance for you to get your business “baby” from dream to reality (conception to birth) in 10 weeks.
- 10 x 1:1 one-hour mentoring sessions over no more than 10 weeks with the aim of getting the business to launch phase
- Access to online resources for up to 12 months
- One followup session at six months
- Membership for 1 year to Women in Business Regional Network (if eligible)
- Access to 4 regular online sessions of a checkin/networking nature with other women in the start-up phase.
- Basic WordPress website
- Logo & branding pack
- 250 business cards
Regular Phase 1 program
The regular program offering support from start for up to 9 months plus two followups at three-month intervals after completion. It includes:
- 9 x 1:1 one-hour mentoring sessions over a period of no more than 9 months
- Access to online resources for up to 12 months
- Two followup sessions 1:1 one-hour mentoring sessions at three & six month intervals after completion
- Membership for 1 year to Women in Business Regional Network (if eligible)
- Access to 4 regular online sessions of a checkin/networking nature for other women in the start-up phase
- Basic WordPress website
- Logo & branding pack
- 250 business cards
Entry to our Phase 1 Startup program is via application only.