Whether it’s seen as an opportunity or a problem, money is needed by all businesses to run. As a business owner, you need to know how to use money in ways that help you and not hurt you. In Session 4, we will cover • Simple budgeting to help you maximize saving and manage...
Are you ready to transform your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? We're thrilled to present an exclusive series of five workshops designed to catapult your business acumen to new heights. Come and make lasting relationships with local business owners and the Bridgeton UEZ. Join us and let 2025 be the year you turn your business aspirations...
Accessing capital shouldn’t hold your business back. Through LAEDA’s Business Capital Solutions and Micro Lending Program, entrepreneurs can receive personalized guidance, financial and credit coaching, and hands-on application support. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, we connect you with the right financing options while advocating on your behalf and helping you strengthen...
Committing to keeping accurate records of all sales and expenses is the foundation for ensuring your business’ future success. Written transactions serve as a documented history of your business’ daily performance. Moreover, these records are then combined at key moments of each year to present an overall picture of your business’ financial health. This session...
One-night, comprehensive training designed to give current and aspiring food truck owners a clear and realistic roadmap to launching a successful mobile food business. Topics covered: Start-up costs & budgeting Licensing & legal Operational best practices Market research Marketing your truck This is an online training held via Zoom. You will receive the webinar information...
Session Six is the last session of LAEDA’s Turning Your Hobby into a Business, and the class where you get to showcase your talent! Applying everything learned in the previous five sessions, each student gets the opportunity to pitch their business. The pitch is a “show and tell” way to both market your product or...
Whether it’s seen as an opportunity or a problem, money is needed by all businesses to run. As a business owner, you need to know how to use money in ways that help you and not hurt you. In Session 4, we will cover • Simple budgeting to help you maximize saving and manage...
Government agencies and prime contractors rely on capability statements to quickly understand a business’s strengths, experience, and capacity. A clear, polished capability statement can open the door to subcontracting, certifications, and contract opportunities—but many small businesses don’t know where to start. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn: The purpose and structure of a capability...
Are you looking for business financing but don’t know where to start? This workshop breaks down the fundamentals of how small business lending really works—giving you the knowledge and confidence to move from “not sure where to begin” to “I’m ready to apply.” In this session, we’ll demystify the connection between your personal finances and...
The LAEDA Quick Start Series is a 5-part series that provides a great opportunity for individuals who wish to learn how to start a business and for more experienced business owners wishing to learn best practices in operating a business. Topics included in the series: Writing a Business Plan, Marketing Your Business and Credit Management....
