Entrepreneur Training

Free 8-week Small Business Development Program

ENTREPRENEURS & ASPIRING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS - Business Course

Operation HOPE, the nation's largest Non-Profit focused on the economic empowerment and financial literacy of underserved communities, is proud to partner with the Federal Minority Business Development Agency to offer this 8-week (virtual) course at NO COST, where aspiring entrepreneurs will go through the entire process of starting a small business, from idea to launch.

Come with questions and leave ready to open your doors...

The Business Training Program is a hands-on curriculum designed to empower aspiring business owners with the tools and skills to successfully navigate the path to small business ownership, combining entrepreneurial training, personal development, access to professional services, and financial advice. You will also develop business skills that will help you start or improve your small business.

The class will guide you through the startup process from the business idea to the launch of your business. The class meets once a week for 8 weeks. Each participant's goal is to complete their own personalized business plan that will be used as the basis for launching your business.

Over the course of 8 weeks, you will learn:

Evaluation and viability of your business

Selecting a trade name

Business Entities

We'll talk about why some small businesses fail, and the pros/cons of owning a business

The basics of a business plan

Advertising/Marketing of your business

Financing your business

Credit and access to capital

Business Presentations

By the end of this course, you will have completed your own business plan!

***Keep in mind that the course starts on May 9th and you must complete the 8-week cohort to graduate. Link for the rest of the classes will be provided at the end of the meeting***