The pathway from “creating for fun” to “creating for business” is anything but straightforward, but LAEDA is here to help you navigate the swerves and curves. One part of the journey is transitioning from designing & creating for friends to producing for customers beyond your inner circle. We recommend that you attend all 6 seminars...
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....
Unit 2 of the Quick Start Series is focused on the importance of a business plan. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, having a Business Plan to guide your efforts is priceless. Business Plan I outlines the various parts of the business plan and its role in applying for financing to...
Unit 3 of the Quick Start Series continues the conversation around creating a business plan. We will continuing covering the business plan -Creating a Plan of Action- Business Plan II. What are your true operating costs, what are you really selling, do you have a personnel plan? You’ll be amazed by what you’ll learn about...
Unit 4 of the Quick Start Series is focused on understanding your customer and how your product or services meets their needs. Are your marketing efforts communicating your message to your customers? Are you even fishing in the right pond? Marketing Your Business takes you through the basics of marketing, developing a marketing message and...
Unit 5 of the Quick Start Series focuses on the role personal credit plays in starting and growing a business. Having good credit can mean the difference between success or failure for a business. Without it you can’t sign a lease, get terms with your suppliers and of course get a loan. During this seminar...
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....
You’ve worked hard to build your business—now learn how to protect it! Join fellow LAEDA alumni in person for this Business Builders Series workshop presented by Chase for Business to recognize common cyber threats, spot scams, and take practical steps to safeguard your business. Keep building on your LAEDA training with tools to protect what...
Reach new customers beyond your local community with an online storefront. This three-part series helps rural business owners in Cumberland County, NJ combine practical marketing and business administration skills with hands-on store setup. Explore platforms such as Etsy, Shopify, and eBay, then use Shopify to build and brand your store, upload product photos, and set...
Making sales is only part of the equation—having cash when you need it keeps your business moving forward! Join fellow LAEDA alumni in person for this Business Builders Series workshop presented by Chase for Business to explore ways to increase cash coming in, manage cash going out, and plan ahead with confidence. Build on your...
