Providing you with personalized advising to help you make informed business decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Business Advising

Have an idea and want to know if it’s viable?

Just launched and want to grow?

Well-established, but want to improve organizational systems?

Let’s meet!

  • WBCUtah is funded in part by tax-payer-funded grants from the SBA, along with other generous grantors and contributors, making it possible for women-focused services to be offered complimentary to Utah established and aspiring entrepreneurs!

If you are new to WBCUtah services, complete a one-time form and afterward book a one-on-one session with an advisor. You will also be able to access our live training, self-paced online courses and resources.

FIRST: Signup for Services

New Clients:

SECOND: Login & Book an Advising Session

Once you are logged into the Women’s Business Center of Utah’s eCenter, find the link to book an advising sessions after the Welcome Message under “Advising”. From there you will be able to book an advising session.

EXISTING Clients:

THIRD: Prepare for Your Session

Come prepared with a list of questions, or an area of focus so one of our certified business advisors can better assist you. We look forward to meeting you!

The experienced, authentic and informed advisors have encouraged, supported and guided me to take the necessary steps to successfully launch my new business."

Julie "Jules" Huldin, owner of Deep Current Massage

“Everything you need to know about starting and running a business is available for free on your own time.
The advisors set you up for success and make it fun."

Tonya Murray, Owner of Heart of Confidence

  • Helping you calculate how much money you need and where to look for it.

Guidance with

  • Assistance with choosing entity types, setting up your business, identifying blind spots, overcoming challenges, and strategic planning.

  • Guiding you through every aspect of your business plan, from the proper research to actualization.

  • Our experienced advisors can help you with: Legal and foundational support: Making sure you know how to register your business legally, and are set up to begin with a solid business foundation.

  • Advising you on how to improve your operations and efficiency, financial management hire and manage employees, conduct proper research, including, insights into industry trends, and competition, market your product or service to the right people.

Your supportive advisors

9 businesses owned and over 37 years of collective business experience

Headshot- Leisa Wallace- Business Advisor, WBCUtah- Assisting Women Entrepreneurs.

  • Leisa Wallace, a resident of Vernal, is a highly accomplished author, business owner, and advisor, with extensive experience in entrepreneurship. With a passion for DIY and an unwavering commitment to empowering creatives to monetize their skills, Leisa possesses a diverse range of skills, including branding, advertising, social media marketing, and website design. When not working, Leisa can be found basking in the warmth of the sun, reading and writing, or enjoying the company of her husband, two children, two cats, two dogs, and two goats.

Headshot- Molly Kohrman- WBCutah business advisor- Bridging the Gap for Women Entrepreneurs

  • Molly Kohrman, based in Salt Lake City, opened her very first business in Sugar House where she made brownies by night and gave back to her community by day. Molly was featured in multiple media outlets over the years, including Good Morning America, and was recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year in 2021. With a knack for research, financial forecasting, human resources, branding and media relations, Molly is excited to bring her skills to the WBCUtah team to help more entrepreneurs build connections, expand their reach and grow their own dreams!

  • Sarah Barstow moved to Moab in 1997 and quickly joined the ranks of strong female business owners in the desert. She taught herself everything she needed to know to successfully run her clothing & jewelry boutique, The Rave’N Image, and even found some spare time to raise two children, hike, make jewelry & write 2 children’s books. She knows how incredible it feels to turn a dream into a reality (& then to grow & pivot), and can’t wait to share her knowledge with you.

“Working with an advisor through the Women's Business Center of Utah has been extremely helpful. They've helped guide me straight to resources and information for my business that I may have not been able to find on my own. It is great knowing I have someone to reach out to with questions."

Annie Watts Thomas, owner of Sego Lily Children’s Garden