Why do women entrepreneurs trust WHC?
Will Holmes Consulting (WHC) has a dedicated focus on supporting women-owned businesses, a track record of producing significant, measurable results, and a comprehensive support system that addresses the most critical challenges entrepreneurs face.
Here are the key reasons why WHC is a strong choice for women entrepreneurs:
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Proven Success with Women-Owned Businesses: WHC’s programs have a specific and successful history of empowering women entrepreneurs. The Anne Arundel County Inclusive Ventures Program (IVP), facilitated by WHC, explicitly targets women-owned, minority-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. This program has demonstrated profound economic impact; an 18-month survey of its first 31 graduates revealed the creation of 115 new jobs and over $7.8 million in new revenue. Similarly, of the 151 graduates from the Charles County Business Growth Advantage Program, 130 were from minority and women-owned businesses.
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A Practical Curriculum That Builds Confidence and Skills: The core of WHC’s coaching is an 8-week curriculum designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs that focuses on practical, actionable skills. The program emphasizes core competencies essential for growth, such as understanding cash flow, creating financial projections, identifying the right pricing, and preparing to access capital. This approach is designed not just to impart knowledge but also to build confidence. Over 80% of graduates report increasing their revenue and adding jobs, and they also state that they feel more confident in their financial numbers and decision-making.
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An Integrated Ecosystem for Training and Funding: WHC’s model provides a unique advantage by connecting expert training with access to capital. The for-profit consulting firm (WHC) delivers the training that prepares entrepreneurs to be capital ready. This is complemented by the non-profit Baltimore Economic Leadership League (BELL), founded by Will Holmes, whose mission is specifically to fund small, minority, rural and woman-owned businesses in Maryland that have been denied capital. This creates a complete support loop, addressing both the educational and financial hurdles that can impede growth.
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Award-Winning, Credible Leadership: Working with WHC means partnering with a firm recognized for its excellence and impact. The firm was named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2024 Maryland Minority Business of the Year. Founder Will Holmes’s credibility is further established through his roles as Entrepreneur in Residence at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and Chairman Emeritus of the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce, demonstrating a deep integration within Maryland’s top business and academic circles.
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