This course is designed for pre-launch entrepreneurs who want to start smart and stay compliant. Courses are offered live online via Zoom, in-person, and via online self-paced sessions.
Starting a business can be overwhelming! Let us help you break down the essentials before launching. Startup Toolkit is your roadmap through the complex world of startup logistics and business banking. In this class, you’ll gain knowledge needed to register your business, navigate permits and licenses, and set your business finances up for success.
Objectives
- Learn the basics of business structures and how to register your business.
- Understand the ins and outs of business permits and licenses.
- Discover what to look for in a financial institution and how to set up a business bank account.
Two ways to take Startup Toolkit!
We welcome clients to join us for Startup Toolkit either through our live session or via an online self-paced session. If you are seeking engagement and live support, we recommend our live session. If you are looking to complete the course at your own pace and on your own schedule, we recommend our online self-paced session.
Startup Toolkit Live Session
Our live sessions of Startup Toolkit are two hours long and are hosted by WomenVenture staff. There is time set aside for discussion and questions, and you’ll get the opportunity to meet and engage with other entrepreneurs in a similar stage of business. Live sessions are hosted both online via Zoom and in-person.
You can view our upcoming Startup Toolkit Live Sessions by scrolling to the bottom of this page.
Startup Toolkit Online Self-Paced Session
This is a self-paced online learning module. You will need access to a computer to complete this online course. You can pause the session, return when you’re able, submit questions online, and even book a live follow-up session with WomenVenture staff.
Using the link below, you will create an account through our online learning platform. Once you’ve created an account, head to the course catalog and select “Startup Toolkit.”
Register for a Startup Toolkit Online Self-Paced Session here.
Cost for both live and self-paced sessions: $50 (scholarships available, see below)
Scholarship Information: WomenVenture raises scholarship funds to remove barriers to access for those who need them most. If the cost to enroll in this course is a barrier, please follow these steps:
- Click here to view what scholarship level you may be eligible for.
- Please register for an account on our client portal and fill out the Client Profile Form. Remember to include your household size and income, as this is how we calculate your scholarship amount.
- After submitting the form, email training@womenventure.org so that a team member can provide you with your scholarship code.