Events Calendar

SMART START BUSINESS 101 COURSE SPRING 2017

Date: April 11, 2017 Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Description

SMART START BUSINESS 101 COURSE

Business 101 is not Your Ordinary Training Program!

  • All-inclusive 9-week customized program that includes real world expertise from small business owners
  • Offers the opportunity for participants to have all their questions and concerns answered
  • Participate in strategic planning
  • Establish a firm foundation of what small business is all about

Who Needs This Program:

  • New business start-up or growing business (that need a refresher)
  • Employees of a small business that want to add value and support in their job
  • Anyone desiring knowledge and growth of entrepreneurship and how a business works

We Believe:

…that the road to success begins with a passion for an idea, a business plan on research and analysis, and the persistence to pursue the vision and by attending Business 101 will ensure your success.

Our Offer to YOU:

  • Fees to attend this event are all-inclusive for the 9-week program
  • Cost to attend is a $275 investment (Ask about how to qualify for a scholarship)
  • CEU’s and CNE's available

Better Answers. Better Decisions

Key Takeaways:

Session 1 - Entrepreneurship:  Becoming and Entrepreneur

Session 2 – Business Management:  Financial Information and Business Success

Session 3 – Legal Entities and Intellectual Property

Spring Break     

Session 4 – Business Planning: Market Research   

Session 5 – Market Analysis – Why the ideal target market is important

Session 6 – How important is making a profit?

Session 7 – Social Media and Websites and Marketing Strategies

Session 8 – Financial Statements and Cash Flow – What's the Big Deal

Session 9 – Financing, Crowdfunding & SBA


Please contact Donna Whitten with any questions at 256-686-2999 or donna@alabamaincubator.com



Event Location Where: Decatur-Morgan County Entrepreneurial Center, 1629 4th Ave SE, Decatur 
Date/Time Information When: 9 consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning March 7th, 2017, 5:30pm - 9:00pm 
Contact Information
Contact Donna Whitten - Program Director for E-Center
Fees/Admission

Cost: $275 (income based scholarships are available) 

*Ask about how to qualify for a scholarship by calling 256-686-2999 or emailing donna@alabamaincubator.com

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