This 9-week program guides pre-revenue and start-up entrepreneurs through the 17 foundational steps of launching a business. In addition to going through the Launch Academy eCourse, the cohort will meet with an instructor via Zoom for two hours of classroom time each week. This time will be used to brainstorm ideas, receive feedback, bring in guest experts, and connect with fellow course participants. The course will conclude with the creation of a one-page business plan and polished elevator pitch to sell your business to anyone. Guest experts will be invited for Q&A sessions throughout the program.

While anyone would benefit from this business fundamentals program, it was designed with a small business owner in mind.

The NCRC CDFI Spring Launch Academy will take place every Tuesday between May 24, 2022 and July 19, 2022 from 8am PT/11am ET.

Schedule:

May 24, 2022: Week 1 - Customer discovery / Business model canvas

May 31, 2022: Week 2 - Naming / Licensing & permits

June 7, 2022: Week 3 - Banking / Record keeping / Entity set-up

June 14, 2022: Week 4 - Tax planning / Pricing strategy

June 21, 2022: Week 5 - Branding / Marketing plan / Online presence

June 28, 2022: Week 6 - Contracts / Insurance

July 5, 2022: Week 7 - Team / Systems & Organization

July 12, 2022: Week 8 - Start-up capital and elevator pitch

July 19, 2022: Week 9 - Final Wrap-Up: Business plan and elevator pitch presentations

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