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20 Nov 2008

Accredited Coordinator

We are looking for dynamic women who would like to help women succeed in business by coordinating and hosting WBCA networking events in their communities. This is an opportunity to run a part time business form your home or office or add to an existing business. The benefits for business owners include, the opportunity to grow their businesses to position themselves as a centre of influence within their community, to practice their leadership skills and to make a positive impact on their communities. As an WBCA Accredited Coordinator you are in business for yourself but not by yourself.

We are looking for women who:
  • Support the Vision , Mission and core values of the WBCA
  • Have an understanding of women's issues
  • Have strong business and leadership skills
  • Have experience facilitating or coaching groups
  • Want to help create and implement empowerment strategies for women
  • Have a strong desire to grow themselves personally and professionally
  • Want to learn more about empowering others, and working in partnership with others
  • Like to have fun!
Accredited Coordinators are at the forefront of WBCA networking support and membership retail efforts, and are one of the principal links to our ever-growing number of members.

As a WBCA Accredited Coordinator, you will work with WBCA as a "business partner" and have the peace of mind knowing that you are working with a reputable and established brand name. The WBCA Accredited Coordinator status gives you the opportunity to have your own business or add value to an existing business.

Please note that WBCA Accreditation is a status awarded to an individual, not to a company.

Yes! I would like to be an Accredited WBCA Coordinator
Wonderful! This is how it works. (At the bottom of this page, you will find a list of frequently asked questions ) If you want to be a WBCA Accredited Coordinator, we ask that:
  • You have a deep commitment, knowledge of, and interest in women's issues.
  • You believe in an abundance mentality, i.e., there is a big pie out there, not just a thin slice to share.
  • You have overcome, or want to overcome, the tendency for women to compete with each other.
  • You realise that being a WBCA Accredited Coordinator is just a stepping stone to other incredible things.
  • You want to play on a women's team.
  • You believe in financial empowerment for yourself, and for others.
  • You are prepared to run your own small business.
The responsibilities include:
  • Conducting a WBCA Networking event in your community at least eight times a year.
  • Attending the Accredited Training Course.
  • Participating in ongoing training including how to grow your business as well as topics on how to grow yourself as a leader in your community.
  • Being a very active participant in the WBCA community, including the online community. You ARE a leader, that means being present and active.
The benefits include:
  • Financial rewards from holding networking events and building a membership base and promoting WBCA related/endorsed products.
  • The benefits of having your own small business.
  • The prestige of being a local Coordinator of a National network.
  • Being a part of something really, really, really big.
  • Listing on the Accredited Coordinator section on the WBCA website.
  • Use of the WBCA Accredited Coordinator Logo on your business cards, advertising and other promotional material.
  • Access to all other Accredited Coordinators via our exclusive online forum.
  • Half yearly meetings in which representatives from WBCA will be on hand to discuss issues relevant to our companies.
  • Entry into the Accredited Coordinators conference.
  • Assistance in marketing and sales promotions through planning, support and materials.
  • Access to our monthly, highly informative, newsletters.
  • Annual accreditation certificate.
  • Access to new training initiatives and opportunities.
  • The best part of all is being supported in your dreams to be someone who is making a difference. If this doesn't make your heart sing, you aren't qualified to be a WBCA Coordinator.
Where to from here.
1 Apply for the course
2 Complete the training
3 Sign the Agreement
4 Ongoing Commitments
5 Costs
6 Course Dates
7 FAQ's


Applying for the Course
Prior to attending the Accreditation course, each prospective Coordinator must complete and return the Pre-Questionnaire. This ensures each individual has the required level of experience and competency before training commences.

Once you complete and return the Pre-Questionnaire, it will be reviewed and you will be contacted in due course to confirm whether or not you will be accepted into the Accreditation Course.

If accepted your attendance at the nominated course will be confirmed with you, and you will need to forward the completed application form and Accredited Coordinator Terms of Trade agreement.

Once received, your completed application form will be processed and confirmation of your attendance will then be given.

Please note: Successful completion of the Pre-Questionnaire is not a confirmation of your acceptance into the Accreditation Course. Other issues such as the need for coordinators in certain areas may preclude us from accepting applicants.

Once the pre-accreditation questionnaire is completed, your application to attend the course will be processed.

Complete the training Accreditation Course
Investment $650.00 (including GST) per person must be paid prior to commencing training.

The three day training course will consist of training in Womens Business Centra Australia Products and services as well as sessions on Event Management Techniques, Marketing and other business skills to ensure that together we can make the most of our new business relationship.

During the Accredited Coordinator course you need to undertake practical assessments as well as complete an Accreditation Assessment.

WBCA will mark your assessment and notify you of your result for each module you have completed training in.

The skills you will learn will enable you to confidently progress from trainee to Accredited Coordinator and a good understanding of WBCA core business products and services.

On completion of the course you will have prepared a detailed plan for your first event.

We will provide you everything you need to get your business off the ground.

Sign the Agreement
Finally, prior to being accepted as a Accredited Coordinator, you will need to sign the Accredited Coordinator Terms of Trade Agreement.

Ongoing Commitment
Maintaining your Accreditation

Once you become an Accredited Coordinator you will be required to maintain your accreditation.

Annual membership fees for accredited Coordinators are currently $1100 per annum

Accredited Coordinators must also fulfil our Continuing Professional Development requirements each year.

Benefits
Re-Accreditation gives each Coordinator the opportunity to confidently and competently meet the needs of their clients in the marketplace. Accredited Coordinator certificates will be issued each year. Continuing receipt of the Accredited Coordinator benefits outlined above.

Additional Product Accreditation
As mentioned above, accreditation is initially provided in the core business products and services of WBCA from time to time opportunities will arise for accreditation in new training initiatives and opportunities.


The costs:

Initial Accreditation Training $650.00
Monthly licensing cost $120.00 per month or $1100. per annum

For information regarding next training courses or to express interest in attending, please email leah@wbca.com.auu. Please mention the capital city which would be most convenient for you in the email. Please note that these courses are subject to change by WBCA. Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this a full-time position or part-time? Is this position paid?
Neither the WBCA Coordinator is a business opportunity to work as an independent Contractor with WBCA.

2. How do I make money?
You pay WBCA a administrative fee every month, But you keep the revenues from the events and meetings you hold. We pay you a monthly commission on memberships and products that you sell.

3 Do I get any support?
We provide you with administrative and marketing support and training opportunities.

4 Do I have to live in a Capital City?
No our aim to have representative in all business communities throughout Australia - However at this stage training is conducting in capital cities in all states.

5. What are some of the benefits of being a WBCA Accredited Coordinator?
The opportunity to run your own small business.
The opportunity to network with other successful women.
You will learn to lead a group of people.
You become known in your community, which will help you find better jobs, make you more promotable and, if you are already a business owner, the visibility will help you grow your own business.
You will have a lot of fun while making a valuable contribution in your community.