LAEDA Entrepreneurial Training Institute

Where are You on Your Journey?

Are you planning a startup? In the early stages of a launch? Poised to expand?

Fortunately for you, you've found LAEDA. Our line-up of no-cost business education programs is designed for all entrepreneurs who are building a business. Whether you're just starting out working on turning a passion into a business or in the early stages of a launch and hitting a wall or have an established business and need to develop a business plan to guide the next phase, LAEDA has something for you.

The decision to operate a business is not one made lightly. Putting at risk your savings, time away from family and investing the time to make it successful, are key considerations one must take into account. The best insurance is business education training and LAEDA.

Take a minute to review our offerings below, then, pick the course that best matches your situation and register or apply.

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In-Person: Business Planning Workshop @ Burlington County Library Westampton Branch - March 19th, 2025; 10AM-12PM

A business plan is more than just a checklist item; it’s a crucial tool that transforms your vision into reality. Join our upcoming live event to learn the importance of having a business plan and the key elements it should include. You’ll learn which sections to prioritize to create an effective plan. By the end of the session, you’ll feel confident in your ability to develop a strategic blueprint that supports your business growth and stability.

Hosted in collaboration with the Burling County Department of Economic Development

https://www.bcbridges.org/economic-development/

In-Person: Credit and Credit Management @ Oceanside II Family Success Center - April 2nd, 2025; 1-3PM

Having good credit can mean the difference between success or failure for a small business. Without it you can’t sign a lease, get terms with your suppliers or get a business loan. This seminar will teach you what affects your credit, how your FICO score is calculated, and strategies you can use to start fixing your credit today!

Hosted in collaboration with Oceanside II Family Success Center located at:

3201 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

https://oceanside2fsc.org/

In-Person: 2025 LAEDA x Bridgeton UEZ Business Training Series @ Sheppard House, Bridgeton NJ

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 into achievements!

4/17/25 6-8PM (ESP) Turning Your Hobby into a Business

5/29/25 6-8PM Digital Marketing

6/25/25 6-8PM Business Planning Workshop

9/24/25 6-8PM The Art of Networking

10/30/25 6-8PM Protecting Your Business: Navigating Commerce Insurance

Hosted in collaboration with the Bridgeton Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ)

https://www.cityofbridgetonnj.gov/179/Urban-Enterprise-Zone

In Person: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business Series - (March 13th - April 17th 2025, location TBD; Thursdays 6:00-8:30PM)

LAEDA's Turning Your Hobby Into a Business 6-part series where micro-entrepreneurs with home-based businesses will learn how to formalize their businesses.

Course Units Include:

Product Development & the Production Process
Understanding the Power of Marketing
Sales Channels for the Side Hustle Business
Business Administration & Bookkeeping
Money, Banking & Credit
Vendor Presentations & Business Pitch!

In Person: Entrepreneurial Development Training Program (Spring 2025)

Application Deadline: 4/11/2025

LAEDA's flagship EDTP is a 9-week 75 hour intensive course geared towards experienced entrepreneurs who want to leverage their industry experience and capital to launch a new business venture. Start-up phase entrepreneurs too, can benefit by learning the best practices in managing and growing to move their business forward in a meaningful way. The class is meets Mondays-Wednesdays and some Thursdays from 6-8:30PM. The course is free but you must qualify.

Course Benefits:

Learn from instructors who are experts in their fields
Includes online business counselor support
Finish the course with a completed business plan
Continued support to start and grow your business
Qualify to apply for capital programs and competitions

Learn More & Apply*

*To be accepted to EDTP, an application and interview process must be completed.

Complete the application form to get the process started.

Course schedules are being finalized. By completing the registration form you reserve your seat in an upcoming session of the course.

Calendar of Events Page

Don't See Something You Like?

Visit our calendar of events page! LAEDA hosts single unit seminars and workshops on trending topics on running and growing a business.

Topics include:

Marketing & Promotion
Human Resources & Management
Small Business Finance & Access to Capital
Accounting & Taxes
Business Planning

Tells us what you are looking for! Send an email to info@laeda.com with your request.

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