9-Week Business Planning Course
Join us for some real world business planning. Learn what you need to know to start and run a successful small business with our 9-week intensive training course. Class topics include: developing a business plan, strategic planning, marketing, sales forecasting, financial management and analysis, legal, insurance and tax issues. The course provides fundamental planning concepts and tools to help existing and potential business owners.
Dates: Saturday Mornings, April 26th- June 28th, 9:00AM-12:00PM
The tuition for the course is $275.00 and includes class materials.
This course will be offered VIA ZOOM
IF you have connection issues or want assistance setting up your Edupreneur profile, reach out and we will help! If you are going to miss a class, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing Rose@mycommunityloanfund.org
Class technology requirements:
This is an intensive business development course requiring the use of a laptop or desktop to complete assignments. Your device should have the ability to download, save and open files in Microsoft Word and Excel or the equivalent Google docs/Apple pages/or Open Office application. Participants will be responsible for uploading homework documents to the class resource site and accessing needed materials.
*FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS* Scholarships may be available and you should reach out directly to rose@mycommunityloanfund.org.
*If you or your organization would like to sponsor a scholarship, please inquire directly to Destiny@mycommunityloanfund.org.
The class covers:
9 sequential 3-hour sessions presented by community experts in business topics
Sessions include business plan writing, legal issues, marketing, credit and financing, bookkeeping, financial management, social media marketing and website development.
An online resource page is available anytime during the course to provide weekly resources (content depends on the session) such as: handouts, links, slide-decks, and replays.
Community Loan Fund staff are available throughout and after the course to provide 1:1 assistance and facilitate you taking your individual business project to the next level.
Testimonials
“The continued commitment toward mentoring me, and the genuine concern for my success has been the continuing legacy of the Community Loan Fund. There has been a partnership and a belief that I can succeed.”
Susan Dunckel, Sweet Sue’s Copper Pot“The Community Loan Fund provided the platform that I needed to write my business plan. They are teaching me how to grow a sustainable business. Their ongoing technical assistance is helping me identify the resources that I need to take my business to the next level.”
Karen Maxwell, Kema’s Kreations“The Community Loan Fund really helped me to fine tune and take a deep dive into certain aspects of my business plan, such as financials and marketing…”
Charlotte Guyton, Bard and Baker Board Game Café
9-Week Business Class Flyer
Graduates of the 9-Week Business Planning Course in Delmar
