Fort Polk-In-Person-2026-08-10-Boots to Business

Event description

Boots to Business is an entrepreneurial education and training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Participants are introduced to the skills, knowledge, and resources they need to launch a business, including steps for developing business concepts, how to develop a business plan, and information on SBA resources available to help.

Day 1:

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE

MODULE 2: RIGHT IDEA? BASICS OF OPPORTUNITY RECOGNITION

MODULE 3: UNDERSTANDING MARKETS & YOUR COMPETITIVE SPACE

MODULE 4: THE ECONOMICS OF SMALL BUSINESS START-UP

Day2:

MODULE 5 : PICKING THE CORRECT LEGAL ENTITY

MODULE 6: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PLANNING

MODULE 7: FINANCING YOUR VENTURE

MODULE 8: MOVING FORWARD: RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOU