Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc.
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. is a non-profit membership organization that works with women who are considering starting a business, purchasing a business, or who are operating an existing business. Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan serves to complement, rather than duplicate, the services of other organizations in supporting women entrepreneurs and in promoting entrepreneurship as a career option for girls and women. Programs and services offered by Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan include Business Advisory Services, Lending Services, Business Publications, and Business Development Workshops and Seminars which focus on entrepreneurial skill development. The Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan's staff includes Client Services Representatives, Business Advisors and Loans Officers.
Business Advising
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan provides business advising services to assist you with your business concerns. Business Advisors at Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan work with you on a one-on-one basis. They provide business advising services in all areas of business management and development, including starting, purchasing, or expanding a business.
Business advising services are available to all women in the province. Clients are accommodated from Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan's office locations, one in Saskatoon and one in Regina. Business advising services are a benefit of a membership and clients are required to become a member to access this service.
Lending
Through our lending services, Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan strives to create jobs and economic benefits throughout the province. Provide financing for projects where traditional financing is unavailable or difficult to access, as well as assisting women in developing credit relationships with other financial institutions.
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan provides loans up to $150,000 to new or existing qualified businesses owned and operated by women. Our lending services and ongoing business support complement programs offered by traditional lenders.
To be eligible for a loan through Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan, the applicant must be operating or about to operate a business in the Province of Saskatchewan. The applicant must be able to contribute 20-25% equity towards the total project cost of the business, as well as assume a full membership with Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan for the term of the loan.
For more information on Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan lending services or how to access a business advisory, please contact our offices.
Business Development Seminars
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchean offers you, the budding entrepreneur, opportunities to learn about ways to make your business successful.
Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan offers a variety of business development seminars designed to teach women about different components of business and provide them with the tools to apply this information. Seminars are three hours in length. They are offered during the day and in evening. Non-refundable registration fees are required in advance.
For more information or to register contact Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan or visit:
Mentorship Programs
Mentorship programs expose new entrepreneurs to successful business owners who will guide and support them during the establishment of their business venture. Mentorship relationships provide several positive benefits for both mentors and proteges. Through mentoring, proteges acquire skills and knowledge that enable them to tackle their various business challenges. Mentors feel a sense of renewal, they become rejuvenated and are willing to try new ideas in their own businesses. Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan provides a variety of mentorship programs suitable to each entrepreneurs need.
For more information on the different mentoring programs or to apply, please contact Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan.
