Small Business Essentials
This in-depth, 20-session course covers the critical components of creating and fine-tuning a business plan. Upon graduation from the course, you will have a robust business plan to guide you through starting and growing your business.
Classes are offered in person and online.
Course Overview
- Learn key components to launching a successful business including creating an executive summary, marketing, finance, operations, and sales.
- Connect with your classmates and create a community of fellow entrepreneurs
- Attend bonus lab nights and get support from classmates and business experts
- Present your completed business plan at the course graduation celebration
- Gain access to subject matter expert volunteers
- Receive one-on-one support from a business mentor
Course Requirements
- Completion of WomenVenture’s Getting Ready course
- Access to a computer with a webcam during class
2023 Course Dates
February Cohort: Registration opens January 2023
April Cohort: Registration opens March 2023
June Cohort: Registration opens May 2023
July Cohort: Registration opens June 2023
August Cohort: Registration opens July 2023
October Cohort: Registration opens September 2023
Interested in taking Small Business Essentials? Make sure you’ve completed the first two training steps, WomenVenture Overview and Getting Ready. Please email us at training@womenventure.org with questions.
