FastTrac NewVenture

FastTrac® NewVenture™ is designed to specifically for entrepreneurs in the early stages of business development, and not only helps you uncover the answers; it also helps you determine the questions to ask.

Save time and money by testing the feasibility of your business concept before you launch. Form relationships with people who can prove to you that starting or growing your own business doesn't mean going it alone.

FastTrac® NewVenture™ provides the resources, support, and motivation to prove to yourself that your dreams are within reach.

When:                 Winter 2012: Tuesdays - January 31 through April 3 (ten consectutive sessions)

Setting Direction
Session #1:     (01/31)   Exploring Entrepreneurship
Session #2:       (02/07)   Identifying & Meeting Market Needs
Session #3:      (02/14)   Setting Financial Goals

Taking Action
Session #4:     (02/21)   Planning the Product/Service
Session #5:    (02/28)   Researching & Analyzing The Market
Session #6:       (03/06)   Reaching the Market
Session #7:    (03/13)   Building the Organization and Team
Session #8:      (03/20)   Planning for a Profitable Business
Session #9:       (03/27)   Monitoring Cash flow & Seeking Funds
Session #10:     (04/03)   Implementing Next Steps

Time:		6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location:		Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center 2100 Pontiac Lake Road Building 41 West Waterford, Michigan Conference Center map (file size 163k)
Cost:		The full cost to provide FastTrac New Venture is $700 per participant. Due to Sponsor support, we are able to offer full or partial scholarships for our Oakland County 2012 Program. your out of pocket cost will be $140.
Fee Includes:		- 10 three-hour sessions (one per week) - FastTrac® text book & other materials (worth $100) - Weekly coaching, mentoring and guest speakers - No charge research assistance - No charge one-on-one confidential counseling during and ongoing after completion of workshop
Contact:		Karen Deaver-Lear Phone: 248-858-0783 Fax: 248-975-9555 email: smallbusiness@oakgov.com
		Review our program guidelines (file size 35k) Complete our Pre-Business Research workshop and one of the two Fundamentals of Business workshops Complete our confidential application. Applications are vetted and are subject to program guidelines. You will be notified with a final decision and scholarship award.
Register Online:		FastTrac® NewVenture™ - Winter 2012 (Upon acceptance into the program)

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