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Sage Advice

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Applications for the 2024 cohort of SAGE Advice are closed.

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SAGE Advice Program Overview

SAGE Advice is a collaborative partnership between Capital One and WBEC Greater DMV and Metro NY, established to develop and enable small business owners to grow through customized sessions delivered by successful women business owners and Capital One associates.

Through six, two-day in-person and virtual sessions held over six months, participants will dive deep into their businesses, their strategies, and their goals.

Through targeted and timely workshops and speaker sessions, WBEs will learn:

  • Strategies to identify target markets and customers
  • How to identify scaling strategies that best align with your business’ goals, resources, and growth trajectory
  • How to thoroughly understand your business’ finances
  • How to market and differentiate your business by highlighting its unique value and offerings

This WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV Leadership Development program will be carried out in a hybrid format and includes (3) IN PERSON & (3) VIRTUAL sessions throughout the first half of the year. Please note, if you choose to apply to the program, and are accepted, you must commit to participating in every session.

SAGE Advice participants are expected to:

  • Attend and actively engage in all in-person and virtual sessions
  • Submit a one-time $125 program fee
  • Engage one time per month with a Capital One Business Resource Partner (BRP) for a one-on-one conversation
  • Complete occasional assignments between sessions

"As a result of the program, we have [honed] impactful sales techniques that empowered us to articulate the solutions we provide, address customer pain points, and demonstrate the value we bring to the table.”

LaDell Carter

Royal Expression Travels, 2023 SAGE Advice participant

Am I Right for SAGE Advice?

The SAGE Advice program is intended for Certified WBEs throughout the WBEC Metro NY and Greater DMV RPOs, who are seeking guidance, support, and community from a network of likeminded WBEs and business experts from diverse backgrounds.

Participants must have completed at least three years in business and have a 3-year average revenue of between $500K-$2.0M.

What to Expect

WBEs who participate in the SAGE Advice program will receive:

  • A five-month mentorship commitment with a Capital One Associate
  • Professional Business Consultation with a small business banker
  • Reflective assignments where “concept meets applicability”
  • Concrete tools to guide your business’ growth and future, while demystifying complex topics like financing and cash flow management

While the SAGE Advice program is all about the journey, the community, and the relationships you build with fellow WBEs, participants will graduate the program with a new set of tools in their toolbox.

Graduates of SAGE will leave with:

  • A completed strategic business plan, budget, and digital profile
  • A refined pitch, presented to an audience of procurement professionals
  • A supportive community of like-minded women entrepreneurs

Metro NY

Metro NY Dates 2024

Participants are required to attend all six sessions of the program to graduate. Metro NY in-person sessions will be located in New York City, and Greater DMV in-person sessions will be located in Richmond, VA.

Facilitated Session
Session One Design Thinking
Contract Negotiations
One Page Business Plan
In-Person
February 7 & 8
Session Two Cash Flow
Access to Capital
One Page Business Plan
In-Person
March 6 & 7
Session Three Brand Analysis
Social Media
One Page Marketing Plan
Virtual
April 3 & 4
Session Four Pitching
Communications
Virtual
May 1 & 2
Session Five Business Assessment Tools
A Team of Advisors
Human Resources
Virtual
June 5 & 6
Session Six Graduation In-Person
June 27

Sessions and Program Format are subject to change. Location information to be provided once accepted.

Greater DMV

Greater DMV Dates 2024

Participants are required to attend all six sessions of the program to graduate. Metro NY in-person sessions will be located in New York City, and Greater DMV in-person sessions will be located in Richmond, VA.

Facilitated Session
Session One Design Thinking
Contract Negotiations
One Page Business Plan
In-Person
January 31 & February 1
Session Two Cash Flow
Access to Capital
One Page Business Plan
In-Person
February 28 & 29
Session Three Brand Analysis
Social Media
One Page Marketing Plan
Virtual
March 27 & 28
Session Four Pitching
Communications
Virtual
April 17 & 18
Session Five Business Assessment Tools
A Team of Advisors
Human Resources
Virtual
May 22 & 23
Session Six Graduation In-Person
June 20

Sessions and Program Format are subject to change. Location information to be provided once accepted.

“The SAGE Program helped me find my vision and the importance of staying focused.”

Virginia Kendall

SCI Medic, Inc., 2023 SAGE participant

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