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SUMMARY:9-Week Business Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin 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, now offered virtually. Class topics include: Developing a Business Plan, Bookkeeping, Marketing Concepts, Sales Forecasting, Financial Management and analysis, Website Design & Social Media, Commercial Real Estate & Insurance, Credit, Banking and Legal Issues. The course provides fundamental planning concepts and tools to help existing and potential business owners.\nDates: Saturday Mornings, September 19th – November 21st, 10:00AM-1:00PM\nThe tuition for the course is $285.00 and includes class materials.\nThis course will be offered IN-PERSON\nIF you have connection issues or want assistance setting up your EDUpreneur profile, reach out and we will help! Email Rose@mycommunityloanfund.org to schedule a Tech assistance appointment.\nClass technology requirements:\nThis is an intensive business development course requiring the use of a laptop or desktop and reliable internet access to participate in class and 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.\nThe class covers:\n9 sequential 3-hour sessions presented by community experts in business topics\nSessions include business plan writing, legal issues, marketing, credit and financing, bookkeeping, financial management, social media marketing and website development.\nAn 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.\nCommunity 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.\nFall 2026 9-week Course Schedule ( https://mycommunityloanfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fall-2026-9-week-Course-Schedule.docx )\n\n\n*FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS*\nIncome based scholarships may be available and you should reach out directly to Destiny@mycommunityloanfund.org ( mailto:Destiny@mycommunityloanfund.org )\n*If you or your organization would like to sponsor a scholarship, please inquire directly to Destiny@mycommunityloanfund.org ( https://mycommunityloanfund.org/9-week-business-planning-course/Destiny@mycommunityloanfund.org ).\n \n\n
URL:https://mycommunityloanfund.org/events/9-week-business-planning-course-5-846/
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LOCATION:816 Union St. Schenectady NY, 12308
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