The WBRC is offering up to 8 hours with an experienced business coach to help you strengthen your business.
The Women’s Business Resource Centre (WBRC) is offering up to 4 hours with an experienced business coach to help you strengthen your business. You will receive a personalised service - your coach will listen carefully to understand your challenges and your aspirations. Your coach will then work with you to identify ways to achieve your goals. You could get clearer on your goals and priorities, make difficult business decisions, build your confidence, and more.
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If you’re interested, please see more information here and contact the WBRC at 7043 0788 Digicel / 76490469 B-mobile, who can help you decide if this opportunity is right for your business.
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networking events
The WBRC frequently hosts and/or organizes opportunities for businesswomen seeking to grow their business network. These sessions help entrepreneurs exchange business referrals, identify potential partnerships, and build invaluable long-term relationships.
Partner business associations in PNG are also welcome to host their networking sessions at the Center. Please email info.pngwbrc@gmail.com for details.
Peer-to-Peer Mentorship
One of the WBRC's current programs under development is the entrepreneur mentorship program. Business mentors provide the day-to-day guidance and entrepreneurial experience that is developed outside of the classroom. Mentor-mentee pairs are facilitated through the Center, and pairs are given the opportunity to network independently to build a trusted, long-term relationship.
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To request to take part in the mentorship program please email info.pngwbrc@gmail.com for details.
Stakeholder services
WBRC stakeholder offer services and programs to help members enhance their businesses through pop-ups and workshops at the Center. One example of this is the Mama Bank's Finance Friday monthly pop-up teller that supports women trying to open bank accounts and addresses questions regarding their accounts.​
Office Space / Business Incubation
The WBRC offers its space and resources to women entrepreneurs looking for a place to grow their businesses. Members of the WBRC are able to rent office spaces and a private board room when available at the Center. Through renting an office space, members may also have access to a laptop, printing/copying, and free internet.
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To become a WBRC member, please email info.pngwbrc@gmail.com.
Business support hotline
The Business Support Hotline connects you to Business Support Specialists to assist you with any business-related information. Business Support Hotline operation hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm. Learn more here.
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The Business Support Hotline recently shared this Call to Action regarding COVID prevention in English (left) and Tok Pisin (right):
Childcare Services
Childcare services are offered at the WBRC so that women with children are not excluded from the Centre's resources. A childcare room and caretaker are available for all women to place their children during workshops, and upon advance request while using the Centre's office spaces for members.
24 Hour Security
The WBRC is a safe space in the community for women seeking to access the Centre's services. The 24-hour onsite security service and clean facility provide the ideal environment for women entrepreneurs seeking to work and to learn in a comfortable environment.