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BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS APPLICATION
Business Foundations focuses on the idea phase of business for 4 weeks. Class highlights include understanding the ‘why’ behind your business, setting up your business finances, finding your ideal customer, and developing your vision, mission, and values statements. At the end of this cohort, you will have a clear understanding of your business foundations and the next steps to move forward and make it happen. If you are beyond the idea phase, take a look at our 12-week Business Plan Cohort. If you’re still not sure, reach out to us and we’ll help you decide which program is best for you.
Foundations in a Day (the 4-week cohort in one day) is on Saturday, February 8th 9-4pm
*Applications are always open and there is no selection process for the Business Foundations.
The Business Foundations Cohort is for aspiring entrepreneurs that have a business idea and have yet to start their business.
What's covered in class:
- Orientation, What Makes a Good Entrepreneur, and Defining your Product or Service
Business Structures, Licenses, Determining Start Up Costs, and Setting up Financials for Success
Your 'Why', Vision, Mission, Values, and Value Proposition
Target Market, New Business Check List, and Goals
ELIGIBILITY
- Your business will be a Microenterprise (fewer than 5 employees)
SELECTION CRITERIA
Class size is limited to 20 participants. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and must be fully complete in order to be accepted. In the event of a high number of applications, you will be added to a wait list for the next cohort.
COSTS
There is no fee for the Foundations cohort. The services that we offer small businesses are valued in the $3,000-dollar range, and we are dedicated to bringing those services to you at no cost. To fill in the gap, we are dependent on grants, sponsorships, and donations.
Please contact Kirsten Kreis, Incubator Coordinator, at KirstenK@tacomachamber.org with questions.
IMPORTANT DATES
Applications due Feb 3rd, 2025.
Foundations in a Day (the 4-week cohort in one day) is on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 22nd FROM 9-4PM