Wealth Creation Through Business Formation & Growth
Plus Wednesdays each month May to November. See schedule below.
Bridgeport Public Library Main Branch, 2nd floor, 925 Broad St.
Learn the Essential Foundations for Economic Progress
Free but registration required.
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or the operator of an existing business, a solid understanding of the unbending principles is what you need for establishing or improving a successful venture. Skipping the bedrock concepts isn’t a shortcut. If you are a startup, you’ll waste time and money thrashing around. For an existing business, your progress will be stunted.
Invest time in yourself by learning the right approach so you can spin straw into small business gold.
Classes meet 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm unless noted.
May 14 -- Discover a problem or underserved market niche
Jun. 11 -- Ideate and validate a solution
Jun. 25 -- Draft business model canvas (one-page business plan)
Jul. 9 -- Design minimum viable product or service
Jul. 23 -- Legal Issues (Structure; Protecting your idea)
Aug. 6 -- Finance: costing and pricing, merchant credit card, capital
Aug. 20 -- Create your brand (name, URL, logo and graphic standards)
Sep. 3 -- Establish presence: website, email, business phone, card
Sep. 10 -- Prepare to launch: marketing materials, insurance, siting
Oct. 29 -- Learn how to conduct The Elevator Pitch
Nov. 14 -- 4:30 pm to 7 pm -- Present at a pop-up event