Do you want to start a business? Do you have a great idea that you think will thrive? Do you wonder what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
Join us for Make It Real! A Convenient Entrepreneurial Training Series.
The Series includes a collection of videos and microlearning resources focused on 6 entrepreneur topics along with individual coaching and in-person workshops based around your business industry.
Beginning January 8th and every other week following, we will release a new topic online. This is the ultimate convenient online training for you when and where you want. And when you have questions or need to talk to someone, we are here for you.
Register below to check in with an Entrepreneurship Center Coordinator if you have more questions or ideas following the series!
Who
Anyone is welcome to come to any or all sessions. But viewing all sessions is strongly encouraged! Those who view and attend our in-person workshops are eligible for a special giveaway prize at the end of the series!
What
A series of micro-videos providing guidance for your entrepreneurial projects, individualized coaching, and special interest-based workshops.
How
Online videos and worksheets will be shared with you twice a month with a short survey. Consultation Appointments can be held virtually or in-person at The Entrepreneurship Center!
When
Winter 2024 Dates: Bi-weekly content every Monday + In Person Workshop/Events
Intro Entrepreneur Session (Module 1)
What does an entrepreneur do? – Learn techniques to generate, develop, and communicate new ideas. See what other entrepreneurs do.
Business Planning (Module 2)
Developing your Business with a business plan module + Templates
Monthly Workshop
Funding and Microloans Lending and Funding Workshop with Michigan Women Forward, Lake Trust Credit Union, and Lysa Davis.
Customer Differentiation (Module 3)
Learn ways to identify and nurture your exact customer groups.
Marketing/Storytelling (Module 4)
Learn ways to communicate to the market that will generate potential customers.
Digital Marketing (Module 5)
Where and how do you reach your customers online?
Legal (Module 6)
Basic info on setting up and running your business.
Taxes and Bookkeeping Workshop
Join us for a special taxes and bookkeeping presentation with our guest presenter Briana Williams from Beyond Tax USA, LLC.
Location: Morris Lawrence Building Room 150
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Accounting (Module 7)
Basic info on the financial status of your company.
Lending/Funding (Module 8)
Looking into different financing options for your business.
Digital Marketing Workshop
Learn about SEO, social media and content marketing from Communications and Marketing Specialist Laura O' Connor!
Location: Morris Lawrence Building Room 150
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pitch Deck (Module 9)
Basic info on building a pitch deck.
Monthly Workshop
Networking, Tradeshows, and Public Relations.