KEEPING THE ORCHESTRA AFLOAT PERFORMING ON FLOATING STAGE WITH HELP OF A LOCAL BUSINESSMAN
April 30, 2007Jessie Darcey
May 2, 2007Training for new and early-stage entrepreneurial companies kicks off today, May 2, at Nicholls State University.
The 10-week series is being held in Room 113 in Ayo Hall.
Designed to provide entrepreneurs with comprehensive insight into the launch and growth of a new business, the training series is being offered by the South Louisiana Economic Council (SLEC).
The series features the program materials of FastTrac, the leading source of entrepreneurial training from the Kauffman Foundation, according to Charles Gainnie of SLEC.
The 60- to 90-minute sessions will cover topics including: Exploring Entrepreneurship; Identifying and Meeting Market Needs; Setting Financial Goals; Planning the Product/Service; Researching and Analyzing the Market; Reaching the Market; Building the Organization and Team; Planning for a Profitable Business; Monitoring Cash Flow; Seeking Funds; and Implementing Next Steps.
The cost for the 10-week series is $700, but Gaiennie said substantial tuition assistance may be available to companies certified by the Louisiana Economic Development, Small and Emerging Business Development (SBDC) program.
For information on SEBD certification, contact Susan Arcement at sarcement@lsbdc.org or (985) 448-2825.
Complete information about the Entrepreneur Training Series is available online at www.slec.org.
