Women's Economic Self Sufficiency

Program

“Thanks to WESSP, my newfound understanding of strategic planning, product innovation, marketing and operational management has allowed me to turn my passion for baking into profits for earning a living!” 

 - Fran Jackson, Owner, Frantastic Cakes

CBWW's Women's Economic Self Sufficiency Program (WESSP) is a micro-enterprise development initiative used as a strategy to increase the opportunity for women to become self employed by starting and operating a micro-business.  The program serves primarily low-to-moderate income women by providing them with financial literacy, life skills, business development and technical assistance.

All training sessions occur for three hours and include the workshops as follows:

	Basic Presentation & Selling Skills
	Business Idea Feasibility & Goal Setting
	How to Write a Business Plan
	Legal structure
	Marketing & Advertising Strategies
	Pricing product/services
	Record Keeping and Taxes
	Technical Assistance

In addition to workshop training sessions, program benefits include peer-to-peer support; one-on-one coaching, access to financial resources; and networking opportunities.

All persons interested must attend an information session.  Call 404-688-9202 ext 23.