Women's Enterprise Centre
It's your business. Start. Grow. Succeed.
Tana McNichol, Women's Enterprise Centre Client

TANA MCNICOL
Sweet Leilani Cosmetics

Tana McNichol and sister Leilani Kopp
grew their cosmetic line by working around
financial and production challenges, and
with the support of their families, business
associations and mentors. Read more >

Want to grow your business?

Ready to take it to the next level?

Congratulations - you've started a business and you call the shots. Your passion and drive is in full gear, but now that you've rolled up your sleeves, are you ready for the long haul?

Do you know your own strengths and weaknesses? Are you in touch with trends in your industry, sales and marketing, finance, operations and technology?

Don't miss our next Growing Your Business Info Session. Call in from anywhere in BC! More

Invest in knowledge

We recommend you read our "Growing Your Business" Guide for BC Women , which includes key strategies for growth along with real life stories. You can also learn how other BC women grew their businesses by viewing our on-line videos. Our Resource Library Business Growth section also features several excellent links and downloads that can assist you.

Women's Enterprise Centre offers skills development programs and workshops that can help you take your business to the next level. Our courses and workshops are practical, convenient and designed for busy people like you, and bridge gaps in your experience to help you succeed.

Resources to help you reach your market and customers

Do you know who your potential prospects are, how to reach them and turn them into a long-term customer? How can you ensure that they will pay for your product or services?

Women's Enterprise Centre's Resource Library Market Research section can help you learn about industry trends in your market and keep you on top of your customer's needs. If you want to learn more, we have the advisors, resources and examples available to you. Our business advisors can guide you through marketing strategies, as well as look at other areas of your business, including guiding you through understanding your cash flow and financial projections.

Our business advisors are here to coach you and their advice is free. Calll us anytime at our toll free number 1.800.643.7014 if you need someone to bounce ideas off of, or to help you with a pressing challenge.

Business Loans to expand your business

Our loans advisors would be pleased to inform you about available financial options, including our own Business Lending Program, to assist you in financing the growth of your business. Click here for information.

You Grow Girl!

In 2005, Women's Enterprise Centre held a major event in Vancouver called You Grow Girl! Women attended to learn about when and how to grow their businesses. Women speakers provided valuableinsights through stories and lessons learned in their own businesses. We're pleased to present the You Grow Girl! women speakers in our Video Gallery here!

We understand both the challenges in starting and growing your business. If you are a woman business owner in BC, we invite you to contact us for complimentary business advice!