1. Business Plan Programs 2015 WBC Conference

2. Who is WEV?
Non-profit providing business training, loans and consulting
Founded in 1991
Serves clients:
throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura counties
In English and Spanish
Has provided SET to over 4,000 clients, with almost 13,000 clients served in all programs!

3. WEV’s Continuum of Services
Ready
SET Go Go
Launch
Thrive
Thrive in Five™
Biz & Loan Consulting
Coaching
WEV Got Biz
SBLF
Orientations
SBLF
Master Mind
Biz Consulting
WEV Got Biz
Self-Employment Training (SET)
WEV Loans
WEV Connects
SET to Launch
Thrive in Five®
WEV Loans
Thrive in Five™
Biz & Loan Consulting
WEV Got Biz

4. Self-Employment Training (SET)
14-week (16 sessions) course offered twice a year: Feb-May and Sept-Dec from 6:00-9:00pm
Assess the feasibility of your business idea
Learn practical skills for running a business
Gain confidence and network of support
Write a business plan to help manage your business and/or apply for loans

5. What does SET cover? Section Guest speakers Business Start-up Basics
Alumni, Time management, Legal
Feasibility and Marketing
Marketing & Pricing, Promotion, Social Media/Web
Business Finances
Financing
Business Management
Insurance, Taxes
Business Plan Writing
Consultants

6. Thank you! For more information, contact WBC Director Leah Gonzales:
(805)