Start Smart (WBC 05/07/24)

Event description

This class will meet for 2.5 hours over Zoom once a week for four weeks.

If you are ready to start a small business or are very new to business, this class is for you! Start Smart is a four-week course where you will learn the basic tools and business fundamentals needed to start up successfully. You will work with a Business Model Canvas (a visual hands-on tool) to get your ideas down on paper, test, refine and confirm concepts, and adjust your conclusions about customer needs.

Outcomes:

• Learn how to define your vision
• Create a mission statement
• Assess your skills, passion, and resources
• Craft a business strategy to match your reality
• Test the viability of your products and services

Class Ground Rules

As a Start Smart participant, you agree to:

• Have your camera turned on during all class sessions and be ready to actively participate
• Complete all required readings and submit assignments between classes
• Select ONE business idea for which you will complete all course assignments
• Submit a Business Model Canvas by the last class and conduct a short presentation

*We strongly encourage students to join using a computer to get the best experience. Phones can be utilized if there is no other option available.

Instructor: Beth Houtrow