Dates: June 21 & June 28 (two session class)
Times: 9:00am-4:30pm
Location: Alternatives Federal Credit Union
125 N Fulton St
Ithaca NY 14850
Registration Fee: $150.00 (Lunch is provided)
If you are a beginning farmer or aspiring entrepreneur of a food-related business, and a woman, veteran, immigrant, refugee or person of color please contact us as you may be eligible for a reduced fee/scholarship. Please contact Steve or Kathleen at AFCU (607) 273-4611.
RSVP Information: Please register by visiting Alternatives.org -> Community Programs -> Business CENTS -> Register for a class.
About the class
This two-session course will cover typical requirements and challenges of starting and operating a business, ranging from product and service development to business planning and financing. Additional topics discussed are business structure, regulatory and legal issues and lifestyle impacts. Each participant will complete a personal skills assessment and are strongly encouraged to sign up for follow-up free one-on-one consultations with our Business Consultants to help develop an action plan specific to their own business development.
Who is the class best suited for?
If you are considering starting a business and need to understand a full range of challenges and opportunities you will be facing, this class is for you! We will spend a lot of time providing an overview of the most common issues contributing to success or failure. The class is structured to allow participants identify your strengths, and weak areas where you will need to find support. Upon completion, you should feel equipped to make a determination to move ahead with your dream, or perhaps come to a realization that becoming a business owner may not be for you. The class will involve lectures, group activities, and lots of discussion and interaction. Your full participation will provide the best opportunity to gain the most knowledge from the content provided.
Is this class right for you?
This may not be ideal for you if:
- You are exploring multiple business ideas.
- You are not comfortable sharing and working in groups.
- You are a business owner with a few specific questions pertaining only to your current situation.
- You cannot attend for the entire duration of the course.
If any of these apply to you, you may gain a larger benefit from directly signing up for a free one on one consultation. This can be done by visiting the schedule a consultation page found on alternatives.org.
Refund Policy
The class has limited enrollment and is kept small to ensure quality training and interactions. Therefore, we only grant refunds in emergency situations.
If you are a beginning farmer or aspiring entrepreneur of a food-related business, and a woman, veteran, immigrant, refugee or person of color please contact us as you may be eligible for a reduced fee/scholarship.
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