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We’re Connell Wise & Associates, and we can’t wait to start working together. Your vision is important to us. We’re eager to map out the needs of your business and provide the necessary tools to achieve a successful future. Since 2016, clients have turned to us as a professional Small Business Advisor Firm that’s ready to deliver tailored solutions on time.
EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
We are a member of the Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants® (AASBC®) and the International Association of Professional Business Consultants. We are an Accredited SME Consultant (ASMEC®) specializing in small and medium-sized enterprises or small and medium-sized businesses consulting. Over the past several years, our clients usually experience a 20 - 30% reduction in their expenses, their businesses thrive with more profit, and the owners have much less stress. Many of our clients have continued to work with us for years, becoming a part of the Wise family.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Who We Are:
Connell Wise & Associates is an International Award-winning, socially Beneficial For-profit founded in 2017 by Dr. Connell Wise, D.div with a single mission: to be the most successful, creative, and ground-breaking advisory agency in Washington, DC. We approach each of our clients with fresh eyes to develop customized, unique strategies.
We hit the ground running with our direct approach to finding success. We provide large-scale solutions, communication development, and project management. Connell Wise & Associates provides the most professional and coordinated consulting solutions with unparalleled customer service, commitment to project completion, success, and passion for innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. Our goal at Wise & Associates is to promptly ensure our client's quality service, as many of today's professionals live by the motto that time is money. We believe every company should have stellar customer service and a community investment program.
CW&A, L.L.C. (Connell Wise & Associates), based in Washington D.C., is a boutique advisory firm focusing on International Equitable Business Development, entrepreneurship Business Development, and self-employment. The firm works with government and commercial clients worldwide to deliver practical solutions and achieve lasting results.
What we provide:
CW&A provides a wide range of comprehensive services to our clients, including but not limited to: business technical assistance, referral services, entrepreneurship training, access to capital, bookkeeping, policy research, International import & export, Immigration consulting, and government relations. CW&A strives to offer diverse services that help grow our client's wealth and assets personally and business-wise.
What makes us different:
We are a Social Benfical Firm focusing more on impact than profit and are a member of the Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants® (AASBC®) and the International Association of Professional Business Consultants. We operate as an Accredited S.M.E. Consultant (ASMEC®) specializing in small and medium-sized enterprises or small and medium-sized business consulting. Over the past several years, our clients usually experienced a 20 - 30% reduction in their expenses, their businesses thrive with more profit, and the owners have much less stress. Many of our clients have continued to work with us for years, becoming a part of the Wise family.
Our Purpose:
CW&A, L.L.C. focuses on equitable economic development that unlocks the full potential of the local economy by dismantling barriers and expanding opportunities for low-income people and underrepresented communities. CW&A achieves our goal of building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems by creating an actual pathway to the middle class. Our goal is attained through providing Educational Assistance, connecting Business-Owners to City Services, providing Access to Capital, and promoting Social Entrepreneurship and Civic Engagement.
We've grown since our founding, with Offices in Florida, U.S.A., Hong Kong (S.A.R.), and Mauritius, Africa, but we're still the same agency at heart. So let us help make your dreams a reality. Are you ready to set your brand or business on the path to success? Give us a call today and see what we can do for you.
SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISER
Bring Innovation & Entrepreneurship to Under Develop Areas
We are Fundraising $25,000 to our fit Bus to be a mobile Innovation & Business Development Center.
OUR SERVICES
Discover Our Expertise
Public & Government Relations
Spreading your message
Small Business Advisory Services
Expert Guidance
Strategic Planning Session
Grow Your Business
Bookkeeping & Tax Prep
Your Financial Report Card
Program Development
Achieve Your Goals
Security & Investigation
Expert Protection
Notary Public & Signing Agent Services
Making it Offical
COVID-19 Compliance Officer (CCO)
Keeping you and your team safe
PROJECTS & PROGRAMS
Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Making Sure Your Voice is Heard!
CW&A + Wise Institute provides an excellent foundation for not just the start-up business owner, but also for business owners and managers who want to gain a further understanding of some of the fundamental principles associated with owning and operating a start-up or established business.
You'll grow in your understanding of financial and accounting terms, gain confidence and improve your communication skills, and explore the basics of running a business in accordance with legal requirements. It's never been easier to get your own business up and running! This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.
Students will grow in their understanding of financial and accounting terms, gain confidence and improve their communication skills, and explore the basics of running a business in accordance with legal requirements.
Business Development
An Innovative Solution
Need help taking your venture to the next level? Let our Certified Consultants take the brain drain out of the solution. With our visioning and organizational development consulting to Fortune 500 companies, professional services firms, non-profit organizations, social ventures, and small to mid-size businesses nationwide.
International Business Center
Global Expansion
Strategically located in Washington, DC with a branch in Shanghai, Hong Kong (Special Administration Region or SAR) an economically vibrant Island. We are also opening offices in the Republic of Mauritius, US Virgin Islands. We provides tailored business exploration operations to emerging markets. Our Mission is to help US companies gain entry and establish a foothold within Hong Kong, China, Republic of Mauritius, Africa, Indian Ocean and the United State of America. By putting our clients in front of Executives in business, government, academic, and policy leadership of that city, region or country. We provide all the necessary on the ground services such as language and logistics support while you are in country.
LGBTQ+ Incubator
An Innovative Solution
We approached this project carefully, as it was our very first undertaking of this scale.
Target Market: 16–30-year-old
Young Entrepreneur in residence Earn a business certificate from the Wise Institute in Partnership with Ed2go and Udemy
Program will run: - Our five-month program combines equal parts classroom, internship, community, and wellbeing.
Estimated Cost to train each Participant is $5000 per person to train
We hope that our fellows see and value themselves differently after they graduate and continue on their own journeys with greater confidence, resilience, and direction—an achievement described by many as nothing short of life-changing.
Participant will Earn:
Member will Earn – Certificate in Business, Management, Digital Marketing, how to run a home base business, how to run a business on a shoestring budget, public speaking, budgeting
Networking event monthly
Lunch and learns
Access to Life Coaches
Veteran Business Center
A Story of Success
CW&A is committed to supporting the US Veteran community to start and succeed in small businesses of their own. Our founder is a former Coast Guard himself. We take pride in helping those who have served their country.
We offer our clients training and business resources, for small business in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. We are ready to offer information and assistance you need to succeed in business.
Youth Entrepreneurs in Residents (YEIR)
A Story of Success
Y.E.I.R. are 16-26 years old BIPOC & Latinx persons and are responsible for developing new entrepreneurial opportunities and expanding existing opportunities within the CW&A community. Under the direction of the Managing Partner or an agent thereof, CW&A or the Washington Institute for Social Entrepreneurship (Wise Institute), the Y.E.I.R. Are provided an excellent foundation for not just the start-up business owner, but also for Youth who want to gain a further understanding of some of the fundamental principles associated with owning and operating a start-up or managing an established business.
Youth go thru 72 hours of entrepreneurship and of small business management Youth learn the understanding of financial and accounting terms, gain confidence and improve your communication skills, and explore the basics of running a business in accordance with legal requirements.
Corporate Identity Campaign
An Innovative Solution
We approached this project carefully, as it was our very first undertaking of this scale. We studied our client’s business to create a focused and effective solution - and then watched it grow. We loved working with this client, and look forward to collaborating together on many more successful projects in the future.
Free Monthly Internet Service
8 Inch Tablets for only!
Discounted Tablets Available:
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) allows qualifying participants to claim a one-time only discount of up to $100 on certain devices.
The FCC requires us to charge you at least $10.01.
Tablets work on Wi-Fi and the StandUp Wireless mobile network, but you will not be able to make or receive calls or text messages unless you use an app like Skype.
This special offer won’t last forever!
High-definition 8" screen that projects the most vivid color and picture clarity.
Long-lasting battery for hours of video streaming, game playing, or web surfing.
Dual cameras that produce high-quality photos and videos.
Sleek frame and design that keeps you up-to-date and on-trend.
How to Claim your tablet:
Once you’re approved for the Affordable Connectivity Program, we’ll send you a separate email to order your discounted tablet.
Global Expansion
Turning a New Page
Often times our clients have everything they need to succeed, they just require the resources and support to make a strategic jump. We worked on this project for several months and the end result was truly spectacular. By ensuring consistent and transparent communication, our client was able to progress by leaps and bounds.
Corporate Identity Campaign
An Innovative Solution
We approached this project carefully, as it was our very first undertaking of this scale. We studied our client’s business to create a focused and effective solution - and then watched it grow. We loved working with this client, and look forward to collaborating together on many more successful projects in the future.
OUR CLIENTS
Who We’ve Worked With
THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DC DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
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THE WISE INSTITUTE
DC EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
US DEPARTMENT OF STATE
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (UDC)
BAY ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR TRADE & DEVELOPMENT
HEXA
MEET OUR TEAM
Get to Know Us
Dr. Connell Wise, D.div, CPB, CFSW-C
Founder & Managing Principal
Elijah Manley
Florida Operations Specialist & Political Affairs Consultant
CREDIT REPAIR
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FREE BUSINESS RESOURCES
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ONE -PAGE BUSINESS PLAN
Good to Know
The one-page business plan template for a service business, a business plan template for a product business, a business plan for a real estate agent, a Lean business plan template, and more. To help get you started, we’ve also included an example of a one-page business plan and a quick guide on how to create your one-page business plan.
STARTING A BUSINESS CHECKLIST
Important Info
Use this checklist to help guide you along the process of creating your small business properly
DEVELOPING A MARKETING PLAN
Key Facts
A marketing plan is a business document outlining the marketing strategy and tactics. It's often focused on a specific period of time and covers a variety of marketing-related details, such as costs, goals and action steps.
START-UP COST WORKSHEET
Key Facts
Use this worksheet to estimate your startup cost for you small business
CAPABILITY STATEMENT
Good to Know
The capability statement is becoming more and more popular with government and large businesses letting contracts regularly. Your document must set you apart from the competition, emphasize your business strengths, and identifies the qualities and skills that set your company above the competition.
CREATING A COMPELLING VISION STATEMENT
Important Info
This comprehensive guide will take you through the entire process of writing awell-thought-out and compelling business vision statement.
DISTRICT CAPITALIZED
Key Facts
District Capitalized is the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)’s customer‐centric, inclusive coordinating program that supports financing the creation, operation and growth of District businesses, resident entrepreneurs, and the partners who help them via:
Products
Guidance
Ecosystem Support and Coordination
CREATING YOUR FULL BUSINESS PLAN
LivePlan simplifies the complex process of writing a professional business plan
You get a step-by-step process to follow
LivePlan asks you questions about your business, you plug in the answers. It's as easy as that. You'll get straight-forward instructions with examples on:
Ways to write a pitch that grabs investors' attention
What to include in your marketing plan
Every other essential piece of your business plan
LivePlan tells you exactly what kind of financial information you need to enter, and then it does all the calculations automatically using built-in formulas. So you end up with razor-accurate financial statements that include all the tables that a lender or investor expects to see.
BUILDING BUSINESS CREDIT
Important Info
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OUR IMPACT
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Business Connected to Funding
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Business Helped
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BIPOC Business Helped
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