New Dates: Business Planning Class For Start Ups

STAMFORD — In the past 14 years, the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) has assisted clients launching hundreds of businesses. Participants work on their own business ideas or ventures throughout the program, moving their venture to reality, or new levels of growth with help from instructors and guest speakers/counselors.

Designed for the aspiring business owner, “FastTrac New Venture” focuses on matching participants’ business development needs to the business plan they develop to make their vision a reality.

The program includes nine three-hour classes, plus three additional counseling sessions after completion of course work.

The next session will be conducted in New Haven on Thursdays, beginning May 19, from 6 to 9 pm at the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce offices.

Sessions Include:

*Review of Business Concept/Business Plan Elements/Setting Financial Goals

*Identifying and Meeting Market Needs, and Researching and Analyzing the Market

*Planning the Product or Service

*Reaching the Market

*Building the Organizational Team/Legal

*Planning for a Profitable Business

*Monitoring Cash Flow and Seeking Funds

*Business Advisory Networking

*Implementing Next Steps

WBDC is now accepting applications for enrollment in the class.

To be eligible for the class, subjects must have a defined business concept. Registration and material fees upon acceptance into the program are $200, but material fee discounts may be available via scholarships to those who qualify based on income guidelines.

The next class application deadline is Friday, May 13, and enrollment is limited.

Contact Kenyetta Banks now for an application at 203-910-4663 or email KBanks@ctwbdc.org.