EXPLORE Spring 2017- Sponsored by McCArthy, Lebit, Crystal, & Liffman

This 9-week program is designed for first-time entrepreneurs or early-stage business owners.

Participants will:

• Know whether or not you want to be an entrepreneur
• Learn whether your business idea is viable
• Have a completed Business Model Canvas
• Gain access to over 900 connections of Bad Girl Alumnae, coaches, facilitators, staff and friends of BGV

All classes meet Monday evenings from 6-9PM at The Dealership in Shaker Heights.

3/27/2017 – Business Model Canvas, Pitch
4/3/2017 – Business Idea Validation, Value Proposition
4/13/2017 (Thursday!) – Basic Pricing and Market Research
4/17/2017 – Startup Costs and Budgeting
4/24/2017 – Branding and Market Positioning
5/1/2017 – Low-cost Marketing and Social Media
5/8/2017 – Understanding Financial Statements
5/15/2017 – Legal Landscape for Businesses
5/22/2017 – Credit Score, Funding, and Insurance

At the end of the program, you will have a better understanding of who your customers are and of the value you provide to them. You can expect to have an actionable business model canvas and a draft budget or financial projections. And, you will be familiar with several other local resources that can help your business grow.

To learn more and to apply, click below: