BPW Business Incubator Project
About Us
EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH GLOBAL BUSINESS INCUBATION
Empowering Women, Elevating Businesses, Inspiring Global Impact
World Premiere Launch
World Premiere Launch of BPW BUSINESS INCUBATOR
Launched in 2012, the BPW Business Incubator Project is a pioneering social enterprise designed to empower women in business. Initiated by Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC) and Textile, Clothing, and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc. (TCF Global), the project is proudly supported by The International Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW International).
Our Mission
MISSION of BPW BUSINESS INCUBATOR
Our mission is to provide accessible online training and mentoring, tailored to help women grow their business skills and realize the full potential of their new or existing home-based and micro-small businesses. We offer expert-led workshops in crucial areas like Business Planning, Risk Management, Import/Export, and eCommerce. The program also provides unique opportunities for participants to engage with global sourcing through our “Sourcing from Women Vendors” initiative.
International Women’s Day celebrations
BPW Business Incubator is PART of WomenDay Celebration
In Australia, we proudly launched as part of International Women’s Day celebrations, with the local community, inspiring speakers, and creatives joining forces to celebrate the success of women entrepreneurs worldwide. We also honor the stories and talents of local Aboriginal women as part of our commitment to inclusivity.
BPW Business Incubator
BPW Business Incubator Project
At the heart of our project is a belief in the power of mentorship, entrepreneurship, and global collaboration to transform women’s lives. We are a virtual incubator calling on sponsors and partners to join us in providing scholarships and support for women globally—empowering them to succeed in business and drive global change.
Project Leader
Carol Hanlon
With over five decades in the Australian and global small business and fashion industries, Carol Hanlon has championed entrepreneurship through numerous award-winning initiatives. Starting her career with the successful launch of her own fashion label in 1974, Carol later established two influential non-profits: the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC) and the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre WA (TCFWA). Through these organisations, she has supported over 35,000 small businesses worldwide, offering resources, training, and mentoring.
Carol’s commitment to empowering women in business led to the creation of the BPW Business Incubator, a global program dedicated to training and supporting female entrepreneurs. Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including WA Women’s Hall of Fame and Top 50 Small Business Leader in Australia.
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World Premiere – Global Business Incubator Project for Women to Launch 2 March 2012
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World Premiere – Global Business Incubator Project for Women to Launch 2 March 2012
A ground breaking social enterprise called the BPW Business Incubator Project
initiated by Belmont Business Enterprise Centre in Western Australia (Belmont BEC)
and Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc. (TCF
Global) and supported by The International Federation of Business and Professional
Women (BPW International), will launch internationally on the 2nd of March 2012.
World Premiere – Global Business Incubator Project Attracts World Class Speakers for New York Launch 2 March 2012
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World Premiere – Global Business Incubator Project Attracts World Class Speakers for New York Launch 2 March 2012
The project will be officially launched in New York on March 2nd 2012 at a parallel
NGO event during the fifty-sixth session of the United Nations – Commission on the
Status of Women (CSW). The title of the forum will be ‘Empowering Creative Rural
Women Through Enterprise Development and Global Fashion Opportunities’.
VIP Guest Speakers will include:
International Pilot Providing Online Training and Mentoring For Women In Small Business
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International Pilot Providing Online Training and Mentoring For Women In Small Business
The Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (Belmont BEC) in conjunction with BPW Business
Incubator ONLINE Women in Business Training & Mentoring Project and the Chinese Taipei
Foundation for Women’s Rights Promotion and Development have linked to collaborate on a
pilot project to help women in APEC economies develop their small business skills.
New Opportunity for Women to Learn About Retirement Income Planning
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New Opportunity for Women to Learn About Retirement Income Planning
BPW Business Incubator ONLINE Retirement Income Planning for Women Project will
provide mentoring, online training and forums for women in homebased, micro, small
business, management or an employee. The Project aims to assist women in Western
Australia to gain a better understanding of retirement planning issues, acquire better
networking skills, improve financial self-assessment, develop goal setting skills and ultimately
have retirement plans for their future.
Small Business Champion Carol Hanlon to present at BPW Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Sunday the 10th of April in New Zealand
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Small Business Champion Carol Hanlon to present at BPW Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Sunday the 10th of April in New Zealand
Small Business Champion Carol Hanlon has been invited to attend and present on a panel for the BPW Asia-Pacific
Regional Conference which is taking place in Auckland, New Zealand on the 9th and 10th of April 2016. The overall topic
of the conference will be „How to Empower Women Through Business, Diversity & Cultural Equality‟.
Carol Hanlon Speaker BPW Taiwan Press release
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Carol Hanlon Speaker BPW Taiwan Press release
The Global Intercultural Sisterhood Academy 2024 welcomes Carol Hanlon of Belmont Business
Enterprise Centre Inc. (Belmont BEC), Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre WA Inc. (TCFWA),
not-for profit associations based in Western Australia, and Past President of Business Professional
Women WA (BPW) as a guest speaker at their event being held in Taichung, Taiwan from May 22nd
to May 25th
Huge Opportunity for WA Women in Small Business
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Huge Opportunity for WA Women in Small Business
BPW Business Incubator Women in Business Training and Mentoring Project are delighted
to be announced as the recipients of an Australian Business Enterprise Centre (ABEC) $100k
grant to assist West Australian women in business. The BPW Women in Business Project will be
launched May 25th 2022 by ABEC Board Member Don Newman during the launch event of
the 29th Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards.
BPW WA, BPW Business Incubator & Delance Swiss Watches supports the 28th Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards!
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BPW WA, BPW Business Incubator & Delance Swiss Watches supports the 28th Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards!
The Awards provide recognition and encouragement for small business achievements and will be
open for small businesses, individuals and organisations in Belmont, Perth metropolitan area and
across regional Western Australia from June 30th until the 20th of September 2021.