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WIBO
GROW
The Workshop in Business Opportunities — a 16-week peer-based program to help you start, run, and grow a profitable business.
Most Businesses Fail
Before They Start
Ideas Without Direction
You have a vision but no clear roadmap to move from concept to a viable, operating business.
No Structure or Accountability
Without a cohort and schedule, motivation fades. Progress stalls without someone to answer to.
Missing Business Fundamentals
Finance, legal, marketing, operations — the gaps in knowledge that stop entrepreneurs cold.
Going It Alone
Building a business in isolation is slow, discouraging, and costly. Community changes everything.
Your Complete
Business Plan
Business Model & Management
Define how your business creates, delivers, and captures value with a clear operational structure.
Marketing & Customer Strategy
Identify your audience, sharpen your messaging, and build a plan to reach and retain customers.
Financial Planning & Budgeting
Build real financial projections, understand your costs, and create a viable revenue model.
Personnel & Operations
Design your team structure and operational systems from day one.
Legal Considerations & Compliance
Understand your legal obligations before they become costly surprises.
Sales, Pricing & Cash Flow
Master pricing strategy, prospecting, and the financial systems that keep your business healthy.
WIBO Grow
Workshop In Business Opportunities — 16-Week Peer Learning Program
Investment
Real Results.
Real Skills.
By the end of the program, you'll have a working plan and the skills to execute it.
Complete Business Plan
A practical, comprehensive plan covering every dimension of your business.
Entrepreneurial Skills
The knowledge and tools to make smart decisions at every stage of growth.
Confidence & Clarity
Greater confidence in your direction and the decisions you'll need to make.
A Lifelong Peer Network
A cohort that continues to collaborate and support long after graduation.
Learn From
Real Practitioners
Every session is led by a volunteer expert — entrepreneurs, lawyers, financial professionals, and industry leaders.
All 16 Weeks.
Week by Week.
Each week builds on the last — from early-stage clarity to a complete, real-world business plan.
Orientation & Mindset
Program overview, cohort introductions, entrepreneurial mindset, and goal-setting.
Business Idea Validation
Clarify your idea, identify the problem you solve, and validate real market demand.
Business Model Canvas
Map your entire business on one page — value, channels, revenue, and cost structure.
Market Research
Deep dive into your industry, market size, trends, and competitive landscape.
Customer Segmentation
Define your ideal customer, create personas, and understand buying behavior.
Competitive Analysis
Evaluate competitors, identify your unique advantage, and position to win.
Brand & Messaging
Develop your brand identity, craft your core message, and tell your business story.
Marketing Strategy
Build your full marketing plan — channels, content, social media, and community.
Sales Strategy & Pricing
Design your sales process, set pricing, and convert leads into customers.
Financial Basics
Understand P&L, cash flow, break-even, and the numbers that drive every decision.
Financial Planning & Budgeting
Build your budget, 12-month projections, and plan for growth and contingencies.
Operations & Personnel
Design your operational workflow, define roles, and build systems that scale.
Legal Structure & Compliance
Choose your entity, understand licenses, contracts, and legal obligations.
Intellectual Property & Risk
Protect your brand and ideas — trademarks, copyright, liability, and risk management.
Business Plan Finalization
Pull every section into a polished, complete plan with mentor review and feedback.
Graduation & Presentations
Present your completed business plan to cohort, mentors, and the TIQC community.
Built For
Builders
WIBO Grow is designed for people who are ready to do the work — not just dream about it. This cohort is hosted at the Tech Incubator at Queens College to serve Queens entrepreneurs.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
You have an idea and you're ready to move from thinking to planning and executing.
Early-Stage Founders
You've started something but need structure, guidance, and accountability to grow it right.
Business Owners
You're running a business but want to strengthen your foundation with real planning tools.
The Committed
You're prepared to commit 16 weeks of focused effort to build something that lasts.
FAQs
How often does the workshop meet?
WIBO Grow meets once a week for 3 hours, typically in the evenings from 6:00–9:00 PM. The program runs for 16 weeks, plus a Week 0 orientation.
How much does it cost?
The program investment is $360 for the full 16-week cohort. Needs-based scholarships and payment plans are available — mark the scholarship checkbox in the registration form.
I'm just getting started. Is this for me?
Absolutely. WIBO Grow is designed for idea-stage entrepreneurs. You'll start with clarity — your goals, strengths, and market — then move into structured steps covering validation, setup, pricing, and early traction.
What will I have when I finish?
You'll graduate with a complete, practical business plan covering your business model, marketing strategy, financial projections, operations, personnel, and legal structure — plus the peer relationships built within your cohort.
How do I get funding to start my business?
WIBO Grow provides funding education, lender connections, and pitch preparation. While the program doesn't provide direct funding, it helps you become fundable and confident when approaching capital sources.
Where is this cohort hosted?
This Spring 2026 cohort is hosted through the Tech Incubator at Queens College (TIQC), located at 65-30 Kissena Blvd., CEP Hall 2, Queens, NY 11367. Contact TIQC for virtual options.
Apply to WIBO Grow
Spring 2026 cohort spots are limited. A WIBO program hosted at the Tech Incubator at Queens College — take the first real step toward your business.