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Simple Steps Course

The SIMPLE STEPS business management course offers training to help you start, strengthen, or grow your small business. Topics include marketing, pricing strategies, record keeping, cash flow, and time/stress management. You will graduate with a solid business plan. Women's Initiative is dedicated to providing you with all the tools necessary to make your business a success. Our 22-session course offers women-focused classes designed for adult learners. Classes meet twice a week for three hours.

Course Overview:

• 11 week course
• 2 times/week (usually M-W or T-Th)
• 3 hour classes (9-12 pm; 6-9 pm)
• Homework: 4-8 hrs/wk
• Total cost : $100 ($25 registration fee; $75 course fee)

Graduation Requirements

• Attend all mandatory classes (1, 3, 15, 20)
• Attend 90% of classes (only 2 absences allowed)
• Complete homework assignments
• Complete a business plan

In the Simple Steps business management course you will learn how to...
• Write your business plan
• Analyze your competition
• Price your product or service
• Keep accurate records and manage your finances
• Promote your business
• and much more

 

Please note, Simple Steps is designed to give general information on how to manage a small for-profit business. This course is not designed for:

• Franchises (i.e. fast food chains)
• Tiered marketing (i.e. Mary Kay Cosmetics) or
• Non-profit organizations

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Entrepreneur of the Year 2005
Sheron Campbell, owner of World of Braids


“If you think you have what it takes and you are willing to do the work, go for it. Women's Initiative can help you make it happen!”


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