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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Introduction to Entrepreneurship (May 9, 2024)

LAEDA's Intro to Entrepreneurship is for individuals who are in the idea stage in their entrepreneurial journey. This in person seminar lays out the realities of the entrepreneurial journey and key factors to consider before getting started. Once you know where you are in the journey, you will learn about all of LAEDA's no cost courses and counseling services and how they can help you reach your goals. This course is free but registration is required.

Course Includes:

Entrepreneurial Personality Assessment
Understanding The Journey
Are You Really Ready to Be An Entrepreneurs?
Assessing Where You Are in the Journey
Resources & Strategies to Get Started

Turning Your Hobby Into a Business (May - June 2024)

LAEDA's Turning Your Hobby Into a Business 6-part series where micro-entrepreneurs who want to transition a product or service based hobby into a business.

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 - (September - October 2024)

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 2024) Application Deadline 9/1/24

LAEDA Entrepreneurial Development Training Program 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: