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WBDC: Join our upcoming E-commerce Cohort!

WBDC: Join our upcoming E-commerce Cohort!

Have you considered that you can grow your business with an eCommerce strategy? In today’s business environment, it is necessary to have a good digital strategy and the necessary online skills to grow your business. Whether you are a business owner or a startup, participate in this virtual workshop to increase your knowledge of e-commerce strategies to help you grow by optimizing your accessibility, capturing new clients, and improving your brand. This is a 6-week course.

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Weekly Session Topics

Week Topic Speaker(s)
1 Define Your Business Model Minerva Calatayud – Director, Entrepreneurial Business Program & Services, WBDC
2 E‑Commerce Platform Selection & Do’s / Don’ts for Setting Up an Online Store John Britto – Founder, Big Internet Commerce
3 Building a Marketing Plan Patty Ross – Owner & Founder, Golden State Marketing
4 Sales Strategies & How to Start Selling in Amazon’s Store Diana Mungu – Program Manager, Small Business Partnerships & Education (Amazon)
5 Operations: Product Sourcing & Inventory Management Maria Onesto Moran – “Queen Bee” of Green Home Experts
6 Building a Strong Online Presence Brandon Leibowitz – Owner & Founder, SEO Optimizers; Emma Westfall – Associate Director, Access to Capital Program & Services, WBDC

Cohort Details

Item Details
Schedule Every Tuesday, September 9 – October 14, 2025
Time 12:00–2:00 PM (CST)
Location Virtual (Zoom)

Application Deadline September 5, 2025