Are you thinking about starting a business? The NEON Thinking About Business course is ideal for pre-venture entrepreneurs who consider going into business for the first time.
This course has been developed by NEON's expert Business Advisors who guide you through the many facets of business ownership. Learn how to design a business model as you critically think through the processes of owning a business of your own.
COURSE MATERIALS:
1. Thinking About Business Workbook
2. Idea to Business Model Worksheet
COURSE COST:
FREE
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
- Learn the key traits and characteristics of an entrepreneur
- Navigate from an idea to a business model
- Identify your customer(s)
- Understand the customer(s) problem and solution
- Critically think about start-up expenses and revenue streams
- Learn how to identify key business metrics
- Hone in on how a big business idea leads to a competitive advantage
- Brainstorm methods to reach your customer(s)
Your Instructor
About NEON
We expand economic development opportunities and build wealth for low- to moderate-income entrepreneurs in north Minneapolis and surrounding communities.
What We Value
We believe...
• Small business ownership is a viable path for many low-income residents to generate income and wealth for themselves and their families.
• New business development is a desired strategy toward the physical and economic revitalization of north Minneapolis.
• To the greatest extent feasible, Northside residents should have an ownership stake in new businesses in their neighborhoods.
• To be successful, new business development should place an emphasis on honesty, and integrity within the business community.
• In working collaboratively with existing organizations to leverage each other’s talents and abilities to maximize investment in entrepreneur-serving organizations within the Twin Cities region.
• In supporting diversity and inclusion within the business community and welcoming innovative ideas.