Developed by the Glenda & David Regenbaum Center for Entrepreneurship - HCC Northwest, the Small Business Success Series by HCC© is a 5-Module program that offers an opportunity for hands-on learning and interaction with faculty, guest entrepreneurs, business experts, and peer delegates.
This series is specifically developed for entrepreneurs either planning to start a business, are in the early stages of launch, or are attempting to grow their business.
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to those students who graduate from the series. Missed a class? Not a problem. You can still join us for the remaining sessions and make up any you might miss in a different cohort.
Fall 2022 Program
Five Modules, One Module Per Week
In-person - Houston Community College - Eastside Campus
6815 Rustic St., Workforce Building I - Room 316, Houston, TX 77087
Fridays, 9 am - 3 pm
Remaining Program Session Dates & Topics:
10/7 - Vet the Venture – Are My Ideas Lucrative? - Assists entrepreneurs in determining the financial viability of their business idea or growth plan. Covers competition, market need, price positioning, differentiators, revenue projections, start-up costs & more.
10/14 - Ignite the Entrepreneur in You! – Explore key attributes, behavior styles, and profiles of successful entrepreneurs to challenge yourself, your team, and the future of your business. Develop a map of your business idea alongside fellow entrepreneurs.
10/21 - Financials for Small Business Launch & Growth – Prepare for the “why, how & what’s next” in understanding your numbers: past, present & how to analyze & estimate numbers you & your funders need to know to propel you to sustained success.
10/28 - Sales & Marketing Powered Up – Insights & tactics to improve your organization’s ongoing market research process, messaging, strategic planning, budget & spending, digital marketing, analytics & measurement and loyalty & brand advocacy.
11/4 - Managing Risk – Protect Your Assets, Your Business & Your Future - Minimize risk considering: Liability and tax requirements in business organization; insurance; hiring employees & independent contractors; operational processes & contact negotiations.
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Applicants will be contacted via the email submitted in the application.