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: Saturdays, September 14th-November 16th, 9am-12pm

The tuition for the course is $275.00 and includes class materials.

This course will be offered in a HYBRID format. Participants will have the option to attend either in-person OR virtually.

In-person participation will be offered at 118 Henry Street in Schenectady while virtual participation will be offered via ZOOM.

Please let us know if you have connection issues, technology challenges or want assistance setting up Zoom.

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.

Despite the HYBRID nature of this course, all assignments and resources will be uploaded to our Edupreneur class site. Virtual participants will need a mobile, tablet, or computer with reliable internet service to access Zoom.

*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.

Fall Syllabus