Services

PEIBWA connects women with the advice, funding, and resources they need to move their businesses forward. Explore advisory services, financing opportunities, and trusted support organizations.

Business Advisory Services

Krystal Bennett
Business Growth Advisor
krystal@peibwa.org782-325-0047

PEIBWA is proud to provide business advisory services to women at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. From start up to exit planning, PEIBWA’s Business Growth Advisor — Krystal Bennett, offers guidance, support, and meaningful connections to the resources you need to move forward with confidence.

These services are for entrepreneurs who are at any stage of building a business. Whether you’re exploring a new idea, growing an established company, or navigating a challenging season, having the right support can make everything feel more manageable. Many women entrepreneurs are juggling multiple roles, making decisions on the fly while trying to keep the bigger picture in mind. A business advisor provides space to step back, talk through ideas, and chart a clearer path forward no matter where you are in your journey.

Krystal offers practical, hands-on support that helps turn your ideas into action by providing an outside perspective, helping to set clear goals, and working with you to create a plan that fits your business. She can also help you understand your financials, offer suggestions on how to improve cash flow, and spot opportunities you might miss when you’re caught up in day-to-day operations. Working with a business advisor is not about vague guidance or abstract motivation. The value lies in practical support that leads to real progress.

Acting as a sounding board and accountability partner, helping you stay focused on the priorities that move your business forward, Krystal utilizes flexible meeting options and consistent and predictable follow ups to keep your vision on track.

Finally, a business advisor provides something many entrepreneurs rarely have enough of: dedicated space to think strategically, ask questions, and make decisions with clarity. If you’re uncertain about the next step, or are unsure of where to begin, we encourage you to reach out!

Additional Funding & Support

Funding and support are also available through these partner organizations. Explore what fits your business.

WEOC

The Women’s Enterprise Organizations of Canada: a national loan fund and support network for women entrepreneurs.

PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise

Peer lending circles, grants and business support for women entrepreneurs.

Innovation PEI

Provincial programs, funding and support for starting and growing a PEI business.

Skills PEI

Training and employment funding programs for Island workers and employers.

Startup Canada

A national network connecting Canadian entrepreneurs with tools, community and support.