Women’s Business Development Center Programs in the New Year Support and Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership

Chicago, IL, December 21, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Among workshops/events offered in January 2013 by the Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC), a nationally and internationally recognized women’s business assistance center providing services and programs that support and accelerate women’s business ownership and strengthen the impact of women on the economy, are:

Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
“Taxes, What to Do?”
Description: The Women’s Business Development Center is offering a free workshop to help you navigate your business taxes just in time for tax season. Attend this session and learn your federal tax responsibilities, what business expenses can be deducted and more.
Location: WBDC, 8 South Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: Free
Registration: http://bit.ly/R55tDq

Thursday, January 10, 2013, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
“FastTrac NewVenture Planning: Maximizing the Potential for Your Business”
Description: As the only provider of the FastTrac 12-week course in the Chicago area, the Women’s Business Development Center provides all the tools needed to run a successful business in three short months. FastTrac is a program created by entrepreneurs, taught by entrepreneurs and for entrepreneurs. This is a closed cohort and registration is regulated. To learn more about the program please visit: http://bit.ly/SXLJQC
Location: WBDC, 8 South Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: $400.00 in advance, $440.00 at the door for the entire series
Registration: Please contact Meg Herman at 312.853.3477 x 130 for registration information.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
“Webinar: Take the Mystery out of Finance”
Description: Attend this free Women’s Business Development Center webinar to learn about all the financing opportunities available to you including the WBDC Micro Finance Program. You will explore the Five C’s of finance.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Registration: http://bit.ly/UcXhBI

Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
“Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Application Clinic”
Description: If you’re a small business owner poised for growth, the Women’s Business Development Center can help you optimize your 10,000 Small Businesses application. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at the City Colleges of Chicago is a practical business management education program that helps small business owners develop the skills they need to grow their companies.
Location: WBDC, 8 South Michigan Avenue, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Cost: Free
Registration: http://bit.ly/UMDshc

For further information about these or other WBDC workshops, visit http://www.WBDC.org or call (312) 853-3477. Now in its 27th year of operation, the WBDC provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance in Spanish and English.