Do you have a business idea but don’t know how to pursue it? Are you in the process of launching a business? Or do you own a very new business and want to make sure it is off to a good start?

Join BGV for the Explore accelerator program! Classes meet from 6-9pm at various Cleveland organizations that help small businesses

11/3/2016 – Business Model Canvas, Pitch (location: Baldwin Wallace University, Berea)
11/10/2016 – Business Idea Validation, Value Proposition (location: Baldwin Wallace Universit, Berea)
11/17/2016 – Basic Pricing and Market Research (location: Baldwin Wallace University, Berea)
12/1/2016 – Startup Costs and Budgeting (location: Women’s Business Center, downtown Cleveland)
12/8/2016 – Branding and Market Positioning (location: Women’s Business Center, downtown Cleveland)
12/15/2016 – Low-cost Marketing and Social Media (location: Women’s Business Center, downtown Cleveland)
1/5/2017 – Understanding Financial Statements (location: Small Business Development Center, Cleveland Heights)
1/12/2017 – Legal Landscape for Businesses (location: Small Business Development Center, Cleveland Heights)
1/19/2017 – Credit Score and Insurance (location: Small Business Development Center, Cleveland Heights)

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.