 Starting a business-the Entrepreneur's partner
Thinking of taking that big step and starting your own business, but some of the risks might be too great? The Venture Center offers the highly successful E-Seed™ program that shows entrepreneurs how to take their dream into reality. More than 150 graduates are in business today thanks to this innovative and results-oriented program.
Start your training here-"Explore Starting Your Own Business" seminars
These seminars offer an overview that will help you determine the type of help you need in starting your own business. Rather than a "how-to," we'll help you determine where you need to go for more information and which products and services at the Venture Center best meet your needs.
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E-Seed™ Innovative Entrepreneurship Training
In just 15 weeks, you'll put together a business plan that shows you the tools for developing and managing your entrepreneurial venture. Participants develop a business plan through completion of weekly worksheets and exercises. Experts from the entrepreneurial and small business community provide insight into legal, management, accounting, financing and marketing issues. Both start-up and growing businesses and entrepreneurial firms benefit from the hands-on, interactive sessions that provide practical tools to prepare a useful business plan that can be applied immediately in the business. (CEUs: 3.6)
Who should attend? Start-up and early-stage entrepreneurs, and experienced small business owners needing management skills and a business plan.
You will learn about
- Keys to business success
- How to research & analyze your industry
- How to conduct market research & analysis
- How to market your product or service, to whom and at what price
- How to expand your customer base, increase sales and profits
- Financial tips, tools and strategies
The Presenters
The E-Seed™ instructors are entrepreneur and small business specialists who have invested their time to become experts in their fields and have knowledge that comes from experience. These respected professionals have backgrounds in accounting, economic development, finance and marketing. They have managed, owned and operated small businesses and entrepreneurial firms. In addition to excellent instruction, you will receive real world knowledge and insight from featured guest speakers who are professionals in the areas of business and industry research, law, accounting, marketing and business financing. Appearances and presentations from local, successful area entrepreneurs are also part of your E-Seed™ experience. You will learn about their backgrounds and businesses. Their entrepreneurial spirit will inspire you to realize your dream!
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Interested in college-accredited entrepreneur programs?
Fox Valley Technical College offers a certificate in entrepreneurship which is part of our business and marketing program. If you're interested in learning more about educational opportunities in entrepreneurial studies, click here.
NEW-E-Seed™ program videos
Get a sample of the full E-Seed™ program or order specific topics you want to learn more about with our NEW series of E-Seed videos. Our guest speakers will help you learn more about legal, marketing and financial topics.
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