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LAEDA's Entrepreneurial Development Training Program (EDTP) is an intensive course with over 72 hours of training.  The course teaches the fundamentals of starting and expanding a business in an engaging and interactive manner, resulting in a complete one-page business plan.  

EDTP is a 9-week business-training course designed to teach individuals how to start and operate a small business. The program is held twice a year- Spring and Fall. Applications accepted in the Winter/Summer. The course is FREE, but applicants must qualify.  

 Course Benefits:

* Learn from instructors who are experts in their fields

* Includes online or in-person business counselor support 

* Finish the course with a completed one-page business plan

* Continued support to start and grow your business

* Qualify to apply for capital programs and competitions    

 Curriculum Overview:

Business Planning – 7 units of business planning combined with one-on-one counseling, walk you through the process of researching and writing a business plan.                                                                                                               

Business Law – 2 units on the business law orient you on the effects the law has on the decisions you make when organizing and running your business.  

Accounting – 4 units of accounting teach you the basics so you can understand how your business is doing financially and how to run it better.     

Real Estate – This unit teaches you the commercial leasing or purchasing process. When it makes financial sense to buy instead of rent.                          

Marketing – 4 units of marketing orient you on the science of marketing, how to use it to plan your products and promotion plan.                                   

Personal & Professional Development – 3 units are dedicated to helping you grow as a person and build you to be the leader you need to be successful in business.                                                                                                

Personnel – This unit familiarizes you with your role as an employer. Learn how to hire staff and what the government expects from you.                             

Insurance – This unit explains the commercial insurance buying process. Learn how to assess your coverage needs and how to understand your insurance policy.  

Credit Management – This unit will teach you about credit. Learn how your FICO score is calculated and strategies to start fixing your credit.                      

Accessing Capital – This unit reviews the lending process from the perspective of a banker and understand where you need to be to access the capital you need. 

Time Management – Want to get more done in less time? This unit offers strategies you can use to be more efficient and effective with your time.                 

Financial Literacy – This unit teaches you how your money works, the importance of budgets and how to invest your money to reach your goals.   

 This course is free, but you must apply & qualify to participate. 

Applications for Fall 2024 accepted until August 30, 2024.                         

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