The Entrepreneurial Training Program is especially tailored for start-up businesses and individuals thinking about launching a business. It is a five-week program and attendees will learn about the different components that comprise a business plan and will learn ways to overcome the many challenges that starting a new business presents.

Pre-registration and attendance at all five workshops is required.

Meeting Dates: The series will be conducted on five consecutive Tuesdays, beginning on May 24 and commencing on June 21.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Quincy High School, Adams Lecture Hall, 2nd Floor, 52 Coddington Street, Quincy Center
Cost: Free

The deadline for registration is Friday, May 27, 2011.

Workshop Descriptions & Presenters

Tuesday, May 24

This is what you're getting into. Are you ready? If not, how can you get ready?

Presenter: Michael Dimino - Senior Business Advisor, UMass Boston Small Business Development Center

Tuesday, May 31

Establishing the basics: Legal structure, insurance and licenses.

Presenters: Michael Covais - Covais Law Offices and John Amendolare, Law Offices of John Amendolare
 

Tuesday, June 7

Getting the word out about your business: The importance of a strategic marketing and communications plan.

Presenters:  Donna Mavromates and Maralin Manning - Quincy Chamber of Commerce

Tuesday, June 14

Business Financials: A review of financial statements, including how to manage inventory and cash flow.

Presenter: Jim Henderson - TaxSense

Tuesday, June 21

Entrepreneurial Success Stories: Learning from those who have "been there, done that".

Presenters: Jenn Ormond - Coffee Break Cafe, Christina Bartkus - PURE Chocolate, Jonathan Mendez - Zamforia, Sean Curry - Curry Hardware