Ready to launch or grow your micro-business?
Ready to launch or grow your micro-business? In this course, you will meet with peers and business coaches to learn how to take steps towards making your business dreams a reality. We will cover the basics of business marketing, sales, financial management, and operations. You will work with a community of entrepreneurs to refine your business plan and answer tough questions like “will this idea really make money?” and “how will your product or service make customers lives better?”
The course will culminate in a community graduation event and certificate presentation to celebrate all that you have accomplished. After graduation, you will have access to all specialized services at NEWSED, including loans, extended business courses, incubators, coaching, and more.
Outcome
At the end of the course, you’ll walk away with:
- A NEWSED Course Workbook full of exercises, resources, and information
- Your completed Business Feasibility Plan
- The knowledge and skills to successfully launch or grow your business
- A community of peer and professional support that can help your business grow
- The ability to apply for other NEWSED’s business courses, micro-loans, incubators, and coaching
Topics Include
- Defining your business
- Creating a Marketing Plan
- Creating a Sales Plan
- Determining your break-even point
- Creating cash flow projections
- Determining legal, taxes, and licensing
- Making money from your business
- Organizing your business
Participation Requirements
- Attended an Orientation
- Interviewed and have been accepted into this course (interviews take place at Orientation)
- Meet our income guidelines
- Have one focused for-profit business idea
- Have experience or training that relates to the business you want to open
- Are 18 or older
2023 Schedule
English
(Monday & Thursday)
Q1
Orientation – February 16th
Classes – February 20, February 23, February 27, March 2, March 6, March 9, March 13, March 16, March 20*
Q3
Orientation – July 26th
Classes – July 31, August 3, August 7, August 10, August 14, August 17, August 21, August 24, August 28*
*Graduation
Spanish
(Monday & Thursday)
Q2
Orientation – May 3
Classes – May 8, May 11, May 15, May 18, May 22, May 25, May 29, June 1, June 5*
Q4
Orientation – October 11
Classes – October 16, October 19, October 23, October 26, October 30, November 2, November 6, November 9, November 13*
*Graduation