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WIBO
GROW
The Workshop in Business Opportunities (WIBO), hosted at Queens College, is a 16-week program that brings practical business education, expert guidance, and peer support to help Queens entrepreneurs start, strengthen, and grow their businesses.
Built For
Builders
WIBO Grow is designed for people who are ready to do the work, not just dream about it. TIQC hosts this cohort at Queens College, connects participants to local resources, and supports applications and scholarships.
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 attend orientation, participate in 16 weekly sessions, complete assignments, and apply what you learn to your business.
A Good Idea
Needs Structure to Grow
Move from ideas and uncertainty toward greater clarity, capability, confidence, and meaningful business progress.
Turn Your Vision Into a Roadmap
Transform your business idea into a clear, practical plan for launching and growing a viable business.
Build Momentum and Accountability
Stay focused and make consistent progress through a structured schedule, supportive cohort, and shared accountability.
Strengthen Your Business Fundamentals
Build practical knowledge in marketing, sales, finance, operations, human resources, and legal responsibilities.
Grow With a Supportive Community
Learn alongside fellow entrepreneurs and experienced practitioners who offer insight, encouragement, and valuable connections.
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.
Orientation and
the 16-Week Curriculum
Beginning with orientation, each session builds practical knowledge that participants apply to their businesses and business plans.
Orientation
Meet your cohort, understand program expectations, and prepare for the journey ahead.
Market Research
Learn how to understand your customers, competitors, industry, and market opportunities.
The Message
Create a clear and compelling message that communicates what your business offers and why it matters.
Marketing
Develop a practical strategy for reaching, engaging, and retaining your target customers.
Prospecting
Learn how to identify and connect with people who are most likely to become customers.
Sales
Build a repeatable process for turning qualified prospects into paying customers.
Pricing Strategy
Set prices that reflect your value, cover your costs, and support sustainable growth.
Costs
Identify, calculate, and manage the expenses required to operate your business.
Profits
Understand how revenue, pricing, and costs work together to generate profit.
Return on Investment
Evaluate whether an investment of time or money is likely to produce a worthwhile return.
Cash Flow
Learn how to plan and manage the movement of money into and out of your business.
Credit and Financing
Understand how credit works and explore financing options for starting or growing your business.
Human Resources
Learn how to recruit, manage, and support the people your business needs.
Business Presentation and Elevator Pitch
Create a concise and persuasive presentation that communicates your business opportunity.
Recordkeeping and Taxes
Establish sound recordkeeping practices and understand essential business tax responsibilities.
Ethics and Law
Understand the ethical principles and legal responsibilities involved in operating a business.
Personal Finance
Strengthen your personal financial foundation and understand its connection to business success.
🎓 Graduation and Business Presentations
Celebrate your progress and present your business to the cohort, instructors, and TIQC community.
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. Limited scholarships and payment options may be available based on eligibility and available funding. You may request scholarship consideration when completing the TIQC interest form, but assistance is not guaranteed.
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 Fall 2026 cohort is hosted through the Tech Incubator at Queens College (TIQC), located at 65-30 Kissena Blvd., CEP Hall 2, Queens, NY 11367.
Start Your WIBO Journey
Fall 2026 cohort spots are limited. WIBO provides the program, and TIQC brings it to Queens entrepreneurs with local support and connections.
Reserve Your Spot
Complete the form below to secure your place in the Fall 2026 WIBO Grow cohort.