CWE Rhode Island - PVD Self Employment / Business Planning Program
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (EST)
Closed
12/7/2020 5:00 PM (EST)
| Full Fee Amount | $495.00 | |
| Discounted #2 Fee Amount | $100.00 | Scholarship |
CWE Rhode Island
Online Meeting (Live)
Business Financing, Business Plan, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Cash Flow Management, Customer Relations, Managing a Business, Marketing/Sales
Do you have an idea for a business that you want to launch or explore more deeply? Have you always dreamed of becoming an entrepreneur, but were never sure just where to start?
This course will help you to take the necessary steps to becoming an independent business owner, while gaining confidence in yourself and your knowledge of small business management.
In this 12 session business planning course, you will:
- Explore and assess the financial and market viability of your business concept
- Learn how to market yourself and your business to target customers
- Explore options for funding the start-up and ongoing costs of operating your business
- Actively participate in class time and in one-on-one consulting sessions
- Build a network of fellow entrepreneurs that can support you in launching and growing your new enterprise
- At the end of this program, you will leave with a completed business plan to guide you in the launch and growth of your new company.
This course does not require any previous experience or education in business management.
You can click this link to complete the application if you are a city of Providence resident and are interested in taking this class. If you are not a Providence resident, please email Nancy Vargas at nvargas@cweonline.org.
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Cancellations and Refund Policy
Sessions with low enrollment may be cancelled. CWE will notify you of class cancellations and changes.
If you can no longer join us for a session you register for, please notify us of your cancellation at least 24 hours before the start of the session for a full refund. If your cancellation is less than 24 hours in advance of the start of the session, we will be unable to issue refunds or payment transfers.
Special Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact CWE RI at (401) 277-0800.
Registration Policies:
Registration and Fees:
CWE is pleased to offer a sliding scale pricing system across our region. You choose to pay what feels right to you, no questions asked. We have moved away from the scholarship model to the sliding pay scale model in order to bring more equity into our pricing model. We know that scholarship applications rarely reflect the true economic situation of our clients and that as our client, you are the best judge of your economic situation. We trust you to make the choice that best reflects your ability to pay.
We encourage you to use this as an opportunity to take stock of your financial resources, your privilege and how that has affected your ability to pay. Some things that might make you consider paying less on our scale include; carrying significant debt, caring for dependents (children, parents, family members, etc), experiencing discrimination in hiring, being a member of a historically marginalized group, or being eligible for public assistance. Some things that might make you consider paying more on our scale include:home ownership, expendable income, family wealth, orhigher education. With that said, don’t over think it, please just choose the level that resonates with you.
What matters most to us is your active participation in the CWE community and feedback on your experience.
Description of Each Level
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You might choose the Supporting Communities ticket level if you are having trouble making ends meet, receiving public assistance or accessing safety net programs, are a resource partner, or feel you could not participate at another ticket level.
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You might choose the Disrupting Industries ticket level if you are at the formation or start up stage of your business and are starting to make sales, if you are meeting your basic financial needs, or if you feel like you are able to support CWE’s mission at this ticket price.
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You might choose the Making Waves ticket level if you are at a growth stage of your business, if you are meeting more than your basic financial needs, or if you feel like you are able to support CWE’s mission at this ticket price.
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You might choose the Lifting Up The World ticket level if you are in the development or expansion stage of the business, you are meeting more than your basic financial needs, or if you feel like you are ready to give to the CWE community in a way that allows us to offer these opportunities to all clients, regardless of ability to pay.
If you are interested in donating to CWE in general, please see our donation page on our website: www.cweonline.org/Get-Involved/Ways-to-Give
Recordings Policy: Recordings will be available for 60 days after the original session.
Refund Policy: Refunds will only be available for classes that are not recorded. Clients must request a refund3 business daysin advance of the class andWBCs have 30 days from the date of the refund request to decide whether to grant the refund and to process it. Refunds for multiweek classes that have already started are at the discretion of the center’s director.
Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.