Business Planning Class For Start-Ups Convening
Business Planning Class For Start-Ups Convening
WATERBURY â Womenâs Business Development Center is a leader in entrepreneurial training, and its representatives know what is involved in launching and growing a small business. In the past 13 years, WBDC has assisted clients with launching hundreds of businesses.
Through the WBDCâs FastTrac New Venture Business Planning Class for Start-Ups, participants work on their own business ideas or ventures, 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 participantsâ 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. 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
Sessions are also offered at two locations:
In Stamford at the University of Bridgeport on Wednesdays, October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17; and December 1 and 8.
And in Waterbury at the Naugatuck Valley Community College, Thursdays October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4, 18; and December 2, 9 and 16
Programs run from 6 to 9 pm at both locations. WBDC is now accepting applications for enrollment.
Eligibility Requirements: Must have a defined business concept.
Registration and material fee upon acceptance into the program is $200, but material fee discounts are available via scholarships to those who qualify based on income guidelines.
Application deadline is Friday, September 24, and enrollment is limited. Contact Kenyetta Banks for an application at 203-910-4663 or email KBanks@ctwbdc.org.