Congratulations! You are in the START UP PHASE of your business journey! You have started your business and are in the process of getting things under way!

Depending on where you are with your business journey, there are a couple of options to make the most of CWE’s offerings at this phase...

• If you are feeling a little lost in the business world, strengthening your foundational business skills is a great way to build confidence. We welcome you to revitalize and refresh in our Formation Phase Courses.
  • Business Plan Basics
  • Steps to Start Your Business
  • Legal Considerations When Starting a Business
  • Business Insurance 101
• Polish your Financial skills. We find that many people in this phase need to spend time developing their financial projections, setting up their books, and understanding financial statements. We have a great workshop on the topic:
  • Accounting for Non-Accountants
  • Financial Statements 101
  • QuickBooks Online Bootcamp
  • Basic Recordkeeping and Accounting
• If you feel like you have a good foundation of business knowledge but want a plan and a community, consider enrolling in our signature multi-week Business Planning Course. This course will take you through all the components of your business plan over 10 sessions while connecting you deeply to a cohort of your entrepreneurial peers and a network of community experts who will be there for you along your journey.
• If you want to gain some specific skills in marketing, accounting, financials, social media or more, check out our class catalogue for our current offerings in skill-specific classes.
• If you have some specific questions about your business, reach out to your home office for 1:1 consultations. Our 1:1 consultations are arranged by your home center and are intended to help you dig into specific questions in your business. You can find the contact information for your office here.
• Join our online CWE Community Hub. We know that being a business owner can be a lonely journey, so we are here to support you with community as you go. In this community you will find CWE clients who are going through the same joys & challenges as you are! Let no question go unanswered, by joining our online community. To join our hub, please sign up as a client below!

Your next steps depend on where exactly you are in your journey, but they likely look like....

• Write your business plan (remember it's not just for the bank, it's your plan!)
• Build your team (lawyer, accountant, bookkeeper etc.)
• Start making sales!
• Formalize your processes.
• Hire your first employees
• Learn the HR laws & regulations in your state.