Business Start Bootcamp

Business Start Bootcamp

Join us for a 3 week, 6 session intensive for emerging entrepreneurs! Skill build, network, and graduate with business plan in hand.

By Women's Business Center of Richmond

Select date and time

Thursday, May 16 · 3 - 4:30pm PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

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Agenda

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

May 14th - Visionary Beginnings: Crafting Your Business Blueprint

Charm School Study Hall

Visionary Beginnings: Crafting Your Business Blueprint We’ll delve into the entrepreneurial mindset and attributes that set visionary leaders apart. This session lays the foundation for the entrepre...

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

May 16th - Defining Your Marketing Edge and Unique Value

TrailHead Creative

Business Start Bootcamp, Session 2 Defining Your Marketing Edge and Unique Value This session delves into the essentials of conducting thorough market research and identifying a specific niche for y...

6:00 AM - 7:30 PM

May 20th - Building the Business Backbone

Womens Business Center of Richmond

Business Start Bootcamp Session 3 Building the Business Backbone Now that the foundation is laid, it's time to start building. This session navigates the intricacies of setting up your business for ...

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

May 23rd - Branding Brilliance: Crafting a Magnetic Identity

TrailHead Creative

Business Start Bootcamp Session 4 Branding Brilliance: Crafting a Magnetic Identity Now that participants have identified their mission, ideal customer profile and unique value, they'll embark on a ...

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

May 28th - Financial Foresight

Virginia Asset Management

Business Start Bootcamp Session 5 Financial Foresight This session unlocks the secrets of sound financial planning to ensure the long-term viability and growth of your business. It explores budgetin...

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

May 30th - The Entrepreneur's Showcase (in person!)

Virginia Union University

The grand finale of the bootcamp experience. This session provides an opportunity to showcase your polished business plan and pitch deck to a panel of experts for feedback and potential future collab...

About this event


The Business Start Bootcamp is a 3 week, 6 session intensive for emerging entreprenuers to gain the insights and skills they need to create a sustainable and well thought out business plan. Throughout the program, you'll have the opportunity to hear from subject matter experts in our community and grow your network. We'll cover topics like vision & mission, legal structuring, marketing & branding, financial planning, and more.

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ALL SIX SESSIONS

Bootcamp Schedule:

  • Visionary Beginnings: Crafting Your Business Blueprint
    Tuesday May 14th, 6-7:30pm
  • Defining Your Marketing Edge and Unique Value
    Thursday May 16th, 6-7:30pm
  • Building the Business Backbone
    Monday May 20th, 6-7:30pm
  • Branding Brilliance: Crafting a Magnetic Identity
    Thursday May 23rd, 6-7:30pm
  • Financial Foresight: Engineering Economic Empowerment
    Tuesday May 28th, 6-7:30pm
  • The Entrepreneur's Showcase (in-person!)
    May 30th, 6-8pm

    During our capstone session, The Entrepreneur's Showcase, we'll hear from you! Present your completed business plan and pitch deck for peer feedback. This in-person session will give you the chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs and jump-start your network.

    Presented by the Women's Business Center of Richmond
    Sponsored by Community Foundation for a greater Richmond

Frequently asked questions

Who should attend the Business Start Bootcamp?

Are you in the ideation or early stages of your business? Business Start Bootcamp is designed to ensure you have the right tools to start your business off on the right foot.

Do I have to buy the digital workbook?

No, but we encourage it! The digital workbook will help you apply what you learn in each session and brainstorm your business.

What is included in the digital workbook?

The 50 page digital workbook corresponds with each bootcamp session. Each chapter includes insightful prompts to help you form a solid business concept. The final chapter is a Business Plan Guide, the key to our Entrepreneurs Showcase.

What is the Entrepreneur's Showcase?

Our Entrepreneur's Showcase is an in-person final bootcamp event for you to meet your fellow attendees, network with business professionals, subject matter experts, and practice pitching your business! Snacks will be included.

Can I attend just one session?

The bootcamp is structured like a mini-business class. Our hope is that you will attend them all, in order. We understand that there may be some conflicts with the schedule. If you can not attend at least 3 sessions, we ask you to reserve your seat for someone who is able to fully attend.

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Women's Business Center of Richmond

The Women's Business Center Richmond Envisions a Greater Richmond Business Community that reflects the diversity of our city as it relates to economic opportunities, equitable participation and asset attainment at parity with the population.

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