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. |
Fall 2022 Program
Five Modules, One Module Per Week, Twice a Week
Online - Zoom
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Office Hours - Wednesdays - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Program Session Dates & Topics: 09/06 - 09/08 - 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. 09/13 - 09/15 - Ignite the Entrepreneur in You! – Understand key traits of successful entrepreneurs; your leadership style & problem-solving skills to negotiate, sell & achieve goals. Workshop take-away: Your Kirton Adaption-Innovation Inventory (KAI). 09/20 - 09/22 - 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. 09/27 - 09/29 - 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. 10/04 - 10/06 - 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.
Office Hours - As part of the program, we have reserved an hour each week on Wednesdays for participants to be able to directly communicate with our presenters. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the material, the presentations, business ideas, etc. 09/07 - Office Hours for Module 1 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm 09/14 - Office Hours for Module 2 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm 09/21 - Office Hours for Module 3 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm 09/28 - Office Hours for Module 4 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm 10/05 - Office Hours for Module 5 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm All workshops and office hours will be held virtually on Zoom. Participants will be contacted by email closer to the start date with the Zoom link that will provide access to the class. |
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Applicants will be contacted via the email submitted in the application.