Online Learning & Resources
WBC Central Virginia Online Learning Lab
This online training portal gives clients access to content that helps them become better business owners. The content focuses on the key areas of managing a business: marketing, accounting, finance, and leadership training. Resources provided are free of charge.
To begin using the Learning Lab, you must submit a request to become a WBC Central Virginia client. Once your request is reviewed, you will receive a link to create your account.
Small Business Digital Ready powered by Verizon
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready aims to focus on women- and minority-owned businesses in under-resourced communities The online curriculum will provide resources and in-depth support - including coaching, networking and incentives.
Packed full of valuable resources, coaching sessions, and personalized learning plans, you’ll get access to over 30 self-paced courses in areas ranging from finance to digital marketing and more.
- Personalized Learning
Content presented by small businesses through brief, information-packed lessons small businesses can use right away. - Expert Coaching
Guidance from business experts across marketing, business planning, legal, and more. Work through your challenges with one-on-one help - Peer Networking
Connections to other small businesses to build your network. Meet other small business owners and build your network in our brand-new Community Connects events. - Incentives
A marketplace of tools, solutions, products, and services that can help small businesses.
Participants will also be eligible to apply for grant funding exclusive to users of Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. Businesses who register for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready and complete two courses or mentoring events will be eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant.
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WBC New Client Orientation
Learn how to use WBC Central Virginia's training offers and 1-on-1 counseling. During this session we also cover the 5 keys to starting a business. This training is highly recommended for those seeking to received 1-on-1 counseling
Business Resource Directory
Funding
Institute Capital - As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Institute Capital seeks to provide high-impact lending to borrowers who cannot typically get capital from mainstream financial institutions, and who are working to create thriving economies in communities that represent the most diverse populations.
The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (VSBFA) is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s business and economic development financing arm. Aligned within Virginia’s Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, the VSBFA offers programs to provide businesses, not-for-profits, and economic development authorities with the financing needed for economic growth and expansion throughout the Commonwealth.
Accoin Opportunity Fund - For small businesses across the south and southeast who were in business prior to September 2019 and experienced economic hardship as a result of COVID-19. Loans up to $100,000 are available. You can apply for three months’ worth of your business’ average monthly revenues for a 3-month period prior to the date of application.