The discussion will focus on visioning your agriculturally based business in a financially sustainable way. Whether you have an idea for a business or want to expand an existing business, all are welcome to attend. This Crashpad will be facilitated by Carol Coulter, owner of Heritage Homestead Goat Dairy and executive director of Blue Ridge Women
Vision your business model to take your idea to the next level. This free workshop will be facilitated by Business Coach and CEO, Chris Grasinger. The course is part of Mountain BizWorks’ 2016-17 High Country training series offered in partnership with Ascent Business Network and with funding support from USDA Rural Development and Appalachian Regional
The 6-Week Business Planning Course helps aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners to create a comprehensive business plan and gain the goals needed to successfully launch or improve your business. Participants acquire a clear aerial perspective of operations, financials, product/service development, and marketing. The concepts of start-up and overhead costs, units, break-even point, cash flow,
Vision your business model to take your idea to the next level. This free workshop will be facilitated by Business Coach and CEO, Chris Grasinger. The course is part of Mountain BizWorks’ 2016-17 High Country training series offered in partnership with Ascent Business Network and with funding support from USDA Rural Development and Appalachian Regional
Learn how to identify your business market and sales avenues with Tumbling Shoals farms! Tumbling Shoals Farm is owned and operated by Shiloh Avery and Jason Roehrig. They grow certified organic vegetables and fruit. They have been farming since returning from Peace Corps service as agriculture volunteers in Madagascar in 2002. The course is part of
This 6 week Foundations Course helps aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners create a comprehensive business plan and gain the skills needed to successfully launch or grow their business. Participants acquire a clear aerial perspective of operations, financials, product/service development, and marketing. The concepts of start-up and overhead costs, units, break-even point, cash flow, mission
Are you a founder or manager of a WNC small business with strong growth potential? If so, we invite you to join us for an informational session and happy hour to learn more about the 2017 ScaleUp WNC program. At this event, you'll get an overview of the program details and benefits, will have a chance to
Learn accounting basics, and how to use Quickbooks to streamline the bookkeeping process in a small business environment. Specifics will include an overview of financial statements and how they can help with key business decisions, how to categorize different types of transactions, how to make tax reporting easier, and more! Laptop computers will be provided
Vision your business model and take your idea to the next level. Learn a practical framework for imagining how your business or business idea could work. Identify areas where you should use tried and true strategies, and areas where you want to do things differently. Understand how the different aspects of your business fit together.
Crowdfunding is quickly becoming a popular financing option for aspiring entrepreneurs. This seminar will focus on defining the concept of crowdfunding, identifying available platforms, how to choose the best platform, and planning equity crowdfunding for the future. Chris Grasinger will share his own experiences with several crowdfunding campaigns and how it can lead to other
Wednesdays, 6pm-9pm, January 17th - February 28th (No class Valentine's Day) Facilitator: Athalia Whitworth This Foundations class is offered in the High Country by our partner, Ascent Business Network. Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain an aerial perspective of your vision and the comprehensive business skills necessary to help bring your
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