Helping New Mexico Small Business Owners Succeed
WESST is a nonprofit organization providing quality entrepreneurial services throughout the state of New Mexico. Whether you need a small business start-up loan to finance your dream or advice about marketing or managing your small business, WESST can help. This site highlights our services including training classes on topics ranging from writing a business plan to website marketing. You'll also find free small business information and tips to help you start or grow a successful business. We recognize that every small business represents huge potential and welcome the opportunity to help tap it.
WESST Workshops/Seminars/Events
StartSmart (Albuquerque)
A 3-Part Series to Define Your Market Niche
and Create an Action Plan for Success
Wednesdays July 14, July 21, July 28; 5:30-7:30 pm; Considering a new venture or working on a start-up business plan? Already in business but not sure how to reach your market? This Albuquerque workshop is for you.
Another FREE Brown Bag Lunch in Santa Fe
The Ups + Downs of Business Partnerships
Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 12 noon-2 pm; Contemplating a business partnership? Taught by Santa Fe attorney Joe Lennihan and WESST Regional Manager Bette Bradbury, this workshop will cover everything you need to know before proceeding.
Book of Lists 101 Webinar
A Free Webinar to Show You How to
Grow your Business with the Book of Lists
Thursday July 29, 2010, 11 am-12 noon; Join Katie Councilor, New Mexico Business Weekly’s Research Director, and Jennifer Smith, NMBW’s Circulation Marketing Director, for this informative free webinar.
A FREE Webinar to Protect Your Business
Fraud Protection Webinar
Thursday August 12 2010, 11 am-12:30 pm; Are you being careless when it comes to safeguarding sensitive business data? This free webinar will help you take active steps to protect your assets from fraudsters.
WESST Training
Should you start your own business?
If you’ve been laid off and you’re starting to feel hopeless about finding employment in the worst job market in decades, you may be thinking about starting your own business. Before you take the leap, step back and look inward. Do you have the right traits to be successful in the long term? Take this quiz and find out.
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