Small Business Certificate Program - course description
This 5-week certificate program focuses on how to start a small business or improve an existing business including understanding cash flow and writing the business plan.
Topics to be covered are:
- legal aspects of the business
- the key points a bank looks for in a business plan
- determining the viability of a business enterprise through proper planning and analyzing cash flow.
Topics also discussed are:
- pricing
- break-even analysis
- identifying pitfalls
- income statements
- cash flow forecasting
- options for raising capital.
The 5 classes are based on the book Six-Week Start-up, a step-by-step program for starting or improving your business and achieving your goals. All students receive this book as part of the $93.00 cost.
Instructors:
- Glenn Rank, Vice President, Comerica Bank (Muskegon)
- Will Meier, Attorney, Parmentor O’Toole
- Jason Piasecki, Revel
- Vance Meyer, the Entrepreneur's Source
- SCORE representatives with years of business experience
- Guest speakers who are experts in community business development and information technology
You must attend all 5 sessions to successfully complete the program and receive a certificate.
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