New Business Basics Program

NEXT SESSION BEGINS, APRIL 11, 2024

We will be conducting this course multiple times throughout the year and invite you to complete the PROGRAM INTEREST FORM to be added to the waiting list to be notified about the next available class. Thank you!

Congratulations on taking the exciting step towards exploring small business ownership. Although the process may seem daunting, with proper planning, the benefits can be abundant.

If you are unsure about what type of business to pursue, questioning whether small business ownership is the right fit for you, curious about the viability of your product or service, or simply wondering how to begin, the Business Basics course is an excellent starting point.

About The Program

The Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center offers the Business Basics program, which comprises three 2-hour sessions held weekly.
Sessions may be conducted during daytime or evening hours. please note the time listed on the schedule
Each cohort can accommodate a maximum of 20 participants.
An additional time commitment of approximately one-two hours per week can be expected in order to complete tasks and action items to further the program objectives and their business.
Upon completion of this program, participants can progress directly to the Start in Gwinnett program.
No cost to participate.
To ensure maximum value, this course is only available in person.

Please contact Stephanie Sokenis at the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center with questions GEC@GwinnettCounty.com

Who Should Participate?

You are thinking about starting a business and not sure how
You want to own a business but you are not sure how to leverage your skills
You want to understand what it takes to own your own business

Some of What You Can Expect

Participants will work on several areas of starting their business, some of which include:

Things to consider when starting a business.
Self-Assessment: Are you ready?
Personal strengths & weaknesses.
Testing your business concept.
Is this the right business for you?
Identify your target market & create a customer avatar.
Business start-up costs and financing.
Business start-up checklist and next steps.

PLUS

Templates
Tools
Checklists
Workbook
Certificate of Completion

Next Course Begins: April 11, 2024

There is no fee to participate but attendance and participation is mandatory

While we understand that life happens, as participant seats for this program are limited, we ask that you be absolutely sure that you can commit to all three session dates so we may assist as many people as possible.

Session 1: 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Thursday, April 11, 2024

Self-Assessment
Personal Strengths & Weaknesses
Choosing the Right Business for You.

Session 2: 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Thursday, April 18, 2024

Evaluating Your Business Idea
Identifying Your Potential Customers
Understanding Your Competition

Session 3: 5:30 - 7:30 PM: Thursday, April 25, 2024

Start-Up Checklist
Next Steps to Launch
Start-Up Costs and Financing

We would like to inform you that due to the high demand for this course, a waiting list has been created. Interested individuals will be invited to participate in the order in which they submitted the program interest form.

If a seat becomes available for the next cohort, you will receive an email invitation to confirm your attendance no later than two weeks before the session start date. Please note that your response and acceptance are required to hold your seat. If we do not receive a response, the invitation will be extended to the next individual on the waiting list.

We want to reassure you that this course will be conducted multiple times throughout the year, and we are working diligently to accommodate everyone as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

In the meantime, we are pleased to offer our assistance in any way we can. Please feel free to contact us for further support.

If you have not completed a PROGRAM INTEREST FORM, please click here to do so.

If you have already completed the interest form, you are already on the waiting list and do not need to complete the form again.

Congratulations on completing the New Business Basics program!

Cohort 7: January 2024

Cohort 6: September 2023

Cohort 5: June 2023

Cohort 4: March 2023

Cohort 3: November 2022

Cohort 2: August 2022

Not pictured: Cohort 1: June 2022

Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center. 405 North Perry Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046