OVERVIEW

This eight-month program will provide an opportunity for new and established business owners to learn critical new skills in a comfortable and supportive environment. You will learn from business professionals, successful entrepreneurs, college Business Division faculty and each other.

Each workshop will focus on key topics and will include presentations, group activities and hands-on learning opportunities. Participants will have an opportunity to work with business advisors/mentors if requested. Program participants will receive an information binder that will include workshop materials, articles and web-based resources to augment in-classroom presentations and exercises. Participants should expect assignments that will position them to successfully launch their businesses.

Workshops will be held at Seattle Central Community College on Thursdays from 6:30 - 9:30pm. Topic as follows:

• Workshop 1:  |  Open House / Program Kick-Off and Overview
• Workshop 2:  |  How to Start Your Own Business – An Overview / Introduction to the Business Plan
• Workshop 3:  |  Launching a Feasibility Study / Researching Your Idea
• Workshop 4:  |  Creating Your Mission Statement / Competitive Marketing
• Workshop 5:  |  Marketing, Public Relations and Sales Techniques
• Workshop 6:  |  Financial Statements
• Workshop 7:  |  Financial Record Keeping and Budgets / Human Resources
• Workshop 8:  |  Financial Pro Formas
• Workshop 9:  |  Funding Sources and Loan Requirements / Evaluation and Program Wrap-Up

TUITION

Begins again fall quarter. See www.learnatcentral.org or call 206 903-3270 for information

SCHEDULE

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30P call 206 903-3270 for specifics.

LOCATION

Seattle Central Community College Campus   |   DIRECTIONS & MAP

INSTRUCTORS

College faculty, business practitioners from relevant fields and successful entrepreneurs.

MORE INFORMATION

Visit www.learnatcentral.org. Call (206) 903-3270. Parking provided for certificate package enrollees.

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