Getting Serious
An Introduction to Entrepreneurship
October 4-25th, 2012 (6-8pm) Register Today!
Have an idea for a business? Think you might have an idea for a business? Wondering if you have what it takes to be a business owner? You’re not the first – Getting Serious has helped many women just like you determine whether starting and owning a business is for them – many who are running thriving companies today. From your personal skills assessment to outlining your business plan, this four-week workshop will take you step-by-step through every facet of what’s involved in business ownership.
Knowledgeable, caring instructors provide a highly interactive experience so you get the practical information and insight you need, in a supportive environment with other women exploring the same issues. Here’s just some of what’s covered:
- identifying your marketable skills and translating them into business ideas.
- putting your business ideas through a reality filter.
- aligning your expectations with your skills.
- qualities of a successful business owner.
- barriers to starting a business and how to overcome them.
- balancing 6 personal and career goals while generating income.
- determining start-up capital needs, and where to find sources.
- how to get started with action planning.
Download our Getting Serious Course Description for more information.
Tuition and Fees
- this 8 hour workshop costs $125. the workbook distributed on the first night of class is included in the cost.
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scholarships are available through mercy connections. submit your registration and scholarship application along with your last year's tax return to:
Ali Marchildon, WSBP, 255 South Champlain St. #8, Burlington, VT 05401