During the program, the participants
are taught to build their business
vocabulary relevant to the business
world, such as the difference between
bringing in revenue and making a profit.
They will learn different types of business
structures, for example, sole
proprietorship. Also, stressing the
importance of business etiquette as well
as having integrity in business dealings
will be addressed. They will be
encouraged to appreciate the importance
of dressing for success and learning their
individual fashion personalities. They will
learn about legal forms and insurance,
ex., liability insurance. They will become
familiar with business tax forms and gain
an understanding of financial statements.
We want the participants to develop and
write a realistic and viable business plan.
They will learn how to pitch their
business to potential funders. Also,
understanding the importance of having a
business relationship with a bank or
credit union will be taught. They will
learn the differences between a non-
profit business on the state level and a
non-profit 501c3.
Leadership skills through role playing
and group activities to strengthen their
ability to work well with others and how
to deal with conflicts in a mock business
setting will take place. The program will
teach the participants in areas of creative
marketing strategies relative to their
business goals, and other topics to help
them have a clear and concise concept of
their businesses. They will also be
encouraged to understand personal
financial stability and know the
importance of having good credit, what a
credit score is and the role it plays in
their business and personal lives. Finally,
we want our participants to be successful
in their personal lives by developing the
total person through building self-
esteem and self-confidence that will
reflect success in every area of their lives.
"We want the participants to develop and write a realistic and viable business plan. They will learn how to pitch their business to potential funders."
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