LAEDA Entrepreneurial Training Institute

Where are You on Your Journey?

The decision to start a business is not one to make lightly. Putting at risk your savings, time away from family and investing the time to get started, are key considerations one must take into account. Fortunately for you, you've found LAEDA. Our line-up of no-cost business education programs is designed for all entrepreneurs pursing the dream of owning a business. Whether you're just starting out working on turning a passion into a business or have an established business and need to develop a business plan to guide the next phase, LAEDA has something for you. 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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ABC's of Starting a Small Business (Every Month!)

LAEDA's ABC's workshop is a single unit course for individuals who are in the idea stage in the entrepreneurial journey. This jam-packed workshop provides a comprehensive overview of the important areas of consideration when considering a business start up. During this workshop you'll learn the ins and outs of starting and operating a small business, the challenges you'll face and the resources available to help you get started and grow!! This course is free but registration is required.

Course Include:

Entrepreneur's Readiness Exercise
How to Start or Organize a Business Legally
Practical Steps for Launching or Growing a Business
Why a Business Plan is the Key to Success
What it Takes to Secure a Business Loan

Turning Your Hobby Into a Business (Spring 2023)

LAEDA's Turning Your Hobby Into a Business 6-part series where micro-entrepreneurs with product-based businesses will learn how to become a professional vendor and online retailer.

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!

Quick Start Series (Spring/Summer 2023)

LAEDA's Quick Start Series is a 5-part series is designed for the individual who is looking to transition from a successful side-hustle business towards a full-time business as well as for more experienced business owners wishing to learn best practices in operating a business. This course is free but you will need to register.

Course Units Include:

ABC's of Starting a Small Business - Learn practical steps on how to start and organize your business legally.
Business Planning - Learn how to create a plan of action for your business.
Marketing - Learn how to get the word out about your products or services to the right audience.
Credit Management - Learn how your credit impacts your business and how to improve your borrower's profile.

Entrepreneurial Development Training Program (Fall 2023)

LAEDA's Entrepreneurial Development Training Program is a 9-week 75 hour intensive course for serious entrepreneurs looking to launch or move their business forward in a meaningful way. The class is twice a year in the Spring and Fall and 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

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Course Includes:

* Business Planning * Business Law * Insurance

* Accounting * Real Estate * Marketing *

* Negotiation * Personnel * Credit Management *

* Money & Banking * And much more!

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

*Interested in the Entrepreneurial Development Training Program (EDTP)? To be accepted to EDTP, an application and interview process must be completed.

Complete the application form to get the process started.

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 [email protected] with your request.

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