This one-hour program is designed to help assess the participant's readiness for business ownership. Attendees have the opportunity to take an insider's look at what it means to run one's own business. Entrepreneurial exercises and discussion are used to explore the potential business owner's skills and interests. Held twice each month. The pitfalls common to new businesses are identified to help minimize risk and maximize success.
Homework assignments focus on developing business plans.
Topics include business planning, marketing, legal issues, accounting, and banking relations. Offered four times per year. D.C. thanks to generous grant from the District of Columbia's Department of Humans Services, Income Maintenance Division. Included in the 20 week program is a final, 4-week business incubation period where with the assistance of staff and mentors at WBC, participants will put their business plans into action. Offered two times per year.