WBN WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WORKSHOP
Women in New Business Frontiers
17-29 January 2010
Intekma Resort & Convention Centre,
Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam,
Malaysia.
Introduction
The WIEF-UiTM International Centre, the product of a collaboration between the WIEF Foundation and UiTM, is proud to present the WBN Women Entrepreneurs Workshop with the theme "Women in New Business Frontiers". The WIEF Businesswomen Network (WBN), an initiative established in 2006 by the WIEF Foundation, is aimed at providing a networking berth for women entrepreneurs across the world especially in Muslim countries and societies. WBN also develops programmes to stimulate business activities amongst women entrepreneurs and to empower women in business.The Workshop
The workshop, a 2-week entrepreneurial course, is specially designed to empower women entrepreneurs with skills necessary for them to compete in the global marketplace. At the end of the course, participants would gain extensive knowledge on crucial leadership skills, hands-on experience in business management, and a new circle of contacts with fellow women entrepreneurs.
The workshop aims to educate entrepreneurs through a series of lectures and special talks by guest speakers who are industry practitioners and successful entrepreneurs, group roundtable discussions, e-business sessions, a 'Bring Your Own Case' experiential workgroup and industrial study excursions to various local businesses in the country.
Workshop Elements
Lecture Topics
| Starting a New Business | Developing a New Business | Sustaining a Good Business |
| • Identifying Opportunities | • Financial Management | • Market Positioning |
| • Feasible Business Models | • Competitor Analysis | • Creativity & Innovation |
| • Business Plan Framework | • Marketing & Communication | • Managing Growth |
Group Roundtable Discussions
• Leadership and entrepreneurial skills : Overcoming cultural and societal barriers
• Promoting entrepreneurship culture
• Equitable trade and development among men and women in SMEs
• Understanding government policies, programmes and special projects at local, regional and national levels
• Scaling up SME competitiveness
• Opening new business frontiers in local and international markets
• Competing in a challenging post-crisis climate
• Working with multilateral organisations that promote women entrepreneurship :
A case for OIC, WIEF, ILO, ITC, WTO, UNDP
Special Talks
• Education as a dynamic business• Franchise : Replicating and sustaining success in business
• SMEs : Identifying new opportunities
• Leadership : Row your own boat
• Moving towards non-conventional business
This titles above are subject to change
Venue
INTEKMA Resort & Convention Centre (IRCC) started its business on 28th September 1997 and was previously known as ITM Resort & Convention Centre. With its new image for being the only premise in Shah Alam, with the 3 star concept of hotel apartment, it fulfills the needs of its customers perfectly. It is not just a place for business and conventions but also for leisure and social events. In fact, it is the perfect avenue to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life.
Who Should Attend
The workshop is open to women already in business and those who are planning to start a business. Participant criteria :
• Degree Holder
• In business not more than 5 years
Women working in NGOs in the area of women development are also welcomed to participate.
Workshop Details
Registration Deadline : 18 Decemeber 2009Capacity : Limited to 30 participants only (first come first serve basis)
Cost per participant : USD 1500 including meals, accomodation, transport and all workshop related expenses, excluding airfare
Please click here to download the WBN Women Entrepreneurs Workshop Brochure. To register, please complete the Registration Form and email to Norazuwa at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Izran at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .