Program Description
This eight-session program is designed to assist entrepreneurs with developing their business idea/concept and transforming it into a written business plan with financial projections. This is combined with essential business skill development taught by professional business advisors and guest speakers.
All classes will be offered in a digital format (Zoom) with corresponding business guidance available in-person (Albany, NY office only), via digital platform (Zoom, Teams, Google HangOuts, GoToMeeting & Skype) or via telephone.
The program is limited to a cohort of 50 participants and registration will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
Program Schedule
29
September
2022
Class 1
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Business Plan - Products and Services
Time Management
6
October
2022
Class 2
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Business Plan - Operations & Logistics
Customer Service
13
October
2022
Class 3
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Business Plan - Competition
Developing Your E-Commerce Strategy
20
October
2022
Class 4
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Business Plan - Location
Developing Your Social Media Strategy
27
October
2022
Class 5
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Business Plan - Markets and Customers
Market Research 101
3
November
2022
Class 6
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Business Plan - Marketing Strategy
Defining Your Brand
10
November
2022
Class 7
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Business Plan - Company Information
Financing Basics and Understanding Your Business Financials
Course Fee
$150.00 per person
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Kate Baker at [email protected]u or 518.442.7245 to make arrangements. Services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.