Training & Education

Business Program

A core group of trainings and one-on-one counseling services are available to Native entrepreneurs.  Visit the Business Program training page to view a list of upcoming training opportunities and to pre-register.

Entrepreneurial trainings

Indianpreneurship Training

12 Week Entrepreneurial Training

Session I   The Journey Begins

Course Overview

The Business Plan:  Your Story

The Mission Statement

Your Business Name

Business Goals

 

Session II  Creating Your Story

The Marketing Process, Part I: Products & Srvs

What is Marketing?

Marketing Planning Process

Products and Services

 

Session III  Good Scouting

The Marketing Process, Part II: Market Research

Market Research

Customer Profile

Understanding Your Competition

 

Session IV  The Road to Discovery

Market Analysis

Business Research Techniques

 

Session V  Getting Ready for the Market

Marketing Process, Part III:  Marketing Plan

Getting Ready for the Market

Product Distribution and Supply Chain

Packaging: Your Brand, Image, and Identity

 

Session VI  Find Your Place

Your Business Location

Legal Issues

Form of Ownership

Business Taxes

Insurance

Contracts

Leases

Intellectual Property

Other Legal Issues

 

Session VII  The Quest for Order

Business Record Keeping Systems

Financial Statements

Basic Accounting

Income Statement

Start Up Budget

 

Session VIII  Tracking Dollars

Cash Planning

Understanding the Cash Flow Budget

Sales and the Cash Flow Budget

Expenses and the Cash Flow Budget

 

Session IX  Listening to the Numbers

Tolls for Financial Management

Cash Flow Budget, Balance Sheet, and Income Statement

 

Session X  Financing

Credit Agencies

Supporting Documentation for Lenders

 

Session XI  Dreams Into Action

Management and Operations

Business Management and Operations

Management and Operations Plan

Leadership, Team Building, and Professional Development

Your Journey, Story, and Plan

 

Session XII Graduation

Market Research

Due Dilligence

8(a) Government Contracting

Customer Service

One-to-one business counseling

 

Business Development Services

Product Development and testing

Three phases of market development:  research, analysis, and planning.

Develop Business Plan

Visioning and Develop Mission Statement

Strategic Planning

Assistance obtaining necessary licenses and certifications

Establish Legal Structure

Develop By-Laws

Develop Policies & Procedures

Board Development

Determine Roles & Responsibilities

Set up Financials

Feasibility studies