The SIMPLE STEPS business management course offers training to help you start, strengthen, or grow your small business. Topics include marketing, pricing strategies, record keeping, cash flow, and time/stress management. You will graduate with a solid business plan. Women's Initiative is dedicated to providing you with all the tools necessary to make your business a success. Our 20-session course offers women-focused classes designed for adult learners. Classes meet twice a week for three hours. In the Simple Steps business management course you will learn how to... • Write your business plan • Analyze your competition • Price your product or service • Keep accurate records and manage your finances • Promote your business • and much more Please note, Simple Steps is designed to give general information on how to manage a small for-profit business. This course is not designed for: • Franchises (i.e. fast food chains) • Tiered marketing (i.e. Mary Kay Cosmetics) or • Non-profit organizations

Is Owning a Business Right for You?

Creating a Business Plan

Business Planning

Managing Your Cash Flow

Business Loans & Financing

Saving & Investing

M-F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Eligibility To be accepted into our Simple Steps business management course you must meet the following: Eligibility Requirements • Have a desire to be a successful entrepreneur • Have a business idea • Total household income less than guidelines listed below: Income Eligibility Guidelines Household Size Total Combined Income Must Not Exceed 1 person $39,600 2 person $45,250 3 person $50,900 4 person $56,550 5 person $61,050 6 person $65,600 7 person $70,100

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