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...

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...

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...

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...

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...