YWCA Metro St. Louis

While it may appear to be easy to start a business, an American Express report stated “88% of small businesses do not make more than $100,000.”

YWCA is hoping to change this statistic by offering mentoring, business leadership skills and access to funding to our community entrepreneurs. Register for a multi-week course based on the GUIDED Business Plan™ training series written by Melanie Rae. You will receive clear instructions to build a better business.

What you can expect to learn:

• The who, what, where, why and how of your business idea – will it make the money you want to earn?
• Who may be the easiest customer who will say YES to you
• How you can introduce your product or service to those who will pay what you’re asking for
• How to launch, operate and finance your business
• Introductory business terms so you can build your confidence as a business owner

What is included:

• Printed GUIDED Business Plan™ book — an on-the-go tool to organize your ideas to generate sales
• GUIDED Budget – a free, easy to use spreadsheet to determine how much your business could make
• GBP Style Sheet – a free document to format your business plan to present to lenders, family, friends and other stakeholders
• Personalized advice as you write your plan in class PLUS one-on-one consulting
• Inspiration from others in your community who are growing a small business

Who this course is for:

• Aspiring or budding entrepreneurs
• Main street and “mom & pop” businesses
• Part-timers – farmers market vendors, online sellers
• Small businesses and job creators
• Full-time employees looking to start a business

Training Dates:

February 3, 2020 – March 13, 2020

Time:

TBD

Location:

YWCA Metro St Louis
3820 West Pine Boulevard
St. Louis, MO  63108-3319

Facilitated by:

Brittany Meyer, Program Specialist

For further information please contact us:

Email: bmeyer@ywcastlouis.org
Telephone: 314.531.1115
Website: www.ywcastl.org
Instagram: @ywcastl

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