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
2024 Schedule
ENGLISH
Monday and Wednesdays, (via Zoom 11am -1pm)
Orientation – October 16th
Classes –
Oct 21st and Oct 23rd – wk.1
Oct 28th and Oct 30th – wk. 2
Nov 4th and Nov 6th – wk.3
Nov 11th and Nov 13th – wk. 4
Nov 18th and Nov 20th (Graduation) – wk. 5
SPANISH
Monday and Wednesdays, 5:30pm -7:30pm
Orientation – Monday, August 19th
Classes –
Aug 21st – wk. 1
Aug 26th and Aug 28th – wk. 2
Sept 2nd and Sept 4th – wk. 3
Sept 9th (no class) and Sept 11th – wk. 4
Sept 16th and Sep 18th (Graduation) – wk. 5