Business Basics Course
Gain the knowledge and skills to grow your business.
Ready to launch or grow your microbusiness?
Ready to launch or grow your microbusiness? In this eight-week course, you will meet once per week for three hours with peers and business coaches to learn how to take steps towards making your business dreams a reality. We will cover the basics of business marketing, sales, financial management, and operations. You will work with a community of entrepreneurs to refine your business plan and answer tough questions like “will this idea really make money?” and “how will my product or service make customers’ lives better?”
The course will culminate in a community graduation event to celebrate all that you have accomplished. After graduation, you will have access to all Specialized Services at Ventures, including microloans, business courses, incubators, coaching, and more.
2025 Spring Virtual Business Basics Course –
Applications Now Open!
Applications are now being accepted for the English Speaking Business Basics Course, Ventures’
cornerstone training program! This 8-week course will be held online via Zoom, finalizing with an in-person Graduation at Ventures Seattle Office (2100 24th Ave S). Course is on Wednesdays, from 6-9 pm, starting on April 16th. Learn more about the Business Basics Course in the recorded information session below. This session provides an overview of Ventures’ robust program for small businesses and is the first step to apply for our cornerstone training program, the Business Basics Course.
Click here to watch the information session recording from March 18th. Please see the Spring 2025 Information Session Packet below for current course dates and deadlines.
Click here for the Information Session Packet, which outlines details about the course, program eligibility, and steps to apply.
Business Basics Course Application: Click here to apply to the Business Basics Course.
Please submit your application by Monday, March 31 at 11:59 am.
Spring 2025 Business Basics Course Details:
• Dates: Wednesdays, April 16th – June 11th
• Time: 6:00-9:00 pm
• Format: The 8-week course will be held online virtually via Zoom and will culminate in-person at Graduation on June 11th at the Ventures office building in South Seattle.
There are eligibility requirements to qualify and an application process to participate. Review the eligibility requirements in the Information Session Packet above and submit your digital application by the deadline on Monday, March 31 to participate in the course.
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Outcome
At the end of the course, you’ll walk away with
Topics Include
- Defining your business
- Creating a Marketing Plan
- Creating a Sales Plan
- Determining your break-even point
- Creating cash flow projections
- Determining legal, taxes, and licensing
- Making money from your business
- Organizing your business
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