What's Your Idea?
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with ideas and need a plan to start your own business?
Or do you have a plan and feel you need to improve it? Perhaps you simply want practical training and advice about how to run your own business? We can help.
ASSETS Elkhart County is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide an engaging environment and resources for micro-entrepreneurs starting and growing businesses in their communities.
Our Mission
Since 2003, our mission has been to provide a community for micro-entrepreneurs throughout Northern Indiana to receive education about business planning with peers; to receive financial assistance; to build coaching and mentoring relationships with business professionals; and to engage in community networking opportunities.
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Build Community
ASSETS is a community of professionals working together to support business owners in the journey of entrepreneurship by engaging connection, knowledge and resources to grow.
There are few organizations that support entrepreneurs with exploring and living their dreams. ASSETS provides a learning environment that supports those ready for the challenge.
In 12-weeks and 23 sessions you will learn the required skills to develop a comprehensive business plan.
Discover Your Purpose & Mission
The program starts with an introduction module that helps you define your dream, mission and understand the challenges that entrepreneurs face.
Target the Right Customers
The second module assists you with market research and the development of a targeted marketing plan.
Organize Your Finances & Bookeeping
The third module teaches you about financial statements, budgeting and bookkeeping.
Take Control with Risk Management
Finally, you will learn about legal, insurance, facility, financing, loan and credit issues.
Build a business plan
Work with a mentor
Collaborate with peers
Choose your pace
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Program Features
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Classes are in session. Register for September 2010 or January 2011.
Program details
Affordable weekly classes taught by professionals, step-by-step assignments, success stories from other entrepreneurs
Online forum
Peer collaboration and sharing of ideas
Average Joe's Coffee Talks
Monthly coaching, feedback and professional networking
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