Empowering Your Small Business: Free Training & Capital with WEV

Описание: Are you looking to start a business, grow your current venture, or finally get a handle on your personal finances?

In this episode of Ask The Expert, we sit down with Berenize Ayala, Bilingual Program Officer at Women's Economic Ventures (WEV). For 35 years, WEV has been a cornerstone for entrepreneurs in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, providing the training and capital needed to succeed.

In this video, you’ll learn about:

Free Community Classes: Upcoming courses including Credit Builder, Financial Empowerment, and the "Get Your Small Business Online" (GISBO) workshop.

Inclusive Support: While WEV is a Women’s Business Center, their services are open to everyone in the community.

Language Equity: All training and consulting services are available in both English and Spanish.

Success Stories: Hear how a local childcare business owner went from feeling financially lost to becoming a homeowner in just two years.

WEV’s Origin Story: Learn how the organization grew from a center for domestic violence survivors into a powerhouse for economic empowerment.

🗓️ Upcoming 2026 Class Schedule (All via Zoom):

Ikigai Workshop: February 2nd.

Credit Builder (Free 6-week course): Starts February 8th.

GISBO (Get Your Small Business Online): Starts February 10th.

Financial Empowerment: February 19th & 26th.

🔗 Connect with WEV:

Website: wevonline.org

Phone: 805-965-6073

Social Media: Follow "Women's Economic Ventures" on Instagram and Facebook.