Women in Business
This course will focus on the broad range of skills necessary for harnessing entrepreneurial opportunities with the full support of experienced educators.
Explore the Entrepreneurial Adventure!
Are you:
- A new or existing business owner?
- Someone with a business idea?
- Interested in learning more about business and entrepreneurship?
Our experienced facilitator will help you explore the concept of entrepreneurship, show you how to plan your business, and help you gather tools and knowledge on marketing, management and finance that will advise your future or that you can immediately apply to your venture. Guest presenters are a regular feature of this program.
Topics include:
- Exploring your Vision & Values
- Research & Exploration
- Analysis & Evaluation
- Marketing, Pricing, Distribution & Sales
- Promotion, Social Media, & Web Design
- Sales Forecasting
- Financial Foundations
- Testing the Market & Customer Mapping
- ...and more!
From marketing to filing, from stress management to promotions, sessions will provide the basic skills needed to begin putting together a blueprint for your venture, presented from a woman's perspective.
"The facilitator's guidance and the support of the YWCA are a valuable resource for women in Muskoka. The Women in Business course is providing not just the typical practical information on how to run your own business, but also the connections and contacts necessary on a local level to help really push you forward."
- Women in Business Participant
Celebrating our Fall 2025
Women in Business Grads
Over the years we have had many wonderful, creative women participating in Women in Business - here is where we feature our most recent graduates!
ElevateU
A platform designed to empower individuals to embrace lifelong learning, personal growth, and professional development. Offering accessible digital tools, practical resources, and actionable strategies.
Emma's Cleaning Company
House and cottage cleaning as well as professional organizing by a licensed and insured team.
The River Road Doula
Comprehensive postpartum support for babies and families in Muskoka, focusing on nurturing and guiding
new moms.
Muskoka Soma
Proudly serving the Muskoka community by providing customized Massage Therapy treatments for all bodies at flexible hours. Located in downtown Bracebridge in the Clocktower Building.
Enterprising Women Resources and Tools:
Enterprising Women - a networking program previously offered by YWCA Muskoka which provided tools for Women in Business in the Muskoka area - please feel free to use these to support your entrepreneurial endeavours.
Bridges for Financial Success for Women Business Owners and Lenders
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