Micro Enterprise
“Everyone who is successful must have dreamed of something.”
—Maricopa
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Lessons of the Redwoods The Redwoods of Northern California grow up to 350 feet tall. Even though they grow to that height, they have very shallow roots and at times the roots grow on top of the ground. The reason they are so strong in even the worst winds is the interconnectedness of the roots with each other. The Redwoods hold each other up. Another interesting thing about Redwoods is the fact that they don’t get nutrients from the soil. It rains so much in Northern California where they grow that the nutrients are leached out of the soil. The Redwoods get their nutrients from each other, from the fallen. If we take the lesson of the Redwoods and apply to our families we can easily see that we can best move forward and be successful by helping each other. We can also use this illustration for the idea of networking in today’s business market. |
Small Business Class—Expanding Your Future
Do you want to be your own boss? By the time this class is over, you will have a written business plan and a greater understanding of what it takes to be a small business owner. There is a choice of either a ten week class or a two-day intensive.
Small Business Class
- Your Story—Why Do You Want to Start a Small Business?
- Marketing Research: Know Your Competition
- Understanding Cash Flow
- Being True to Your Culture Within Your Business
- Written Business Plan
- Referrals for Financial Skills Coaching
- Putting Actions to Your Dreams of Owning a Small Business
Date & Time: Six Tuesday evenings January 31st through March 6th from 5:30 to 8 pm. Snacks provided.
Cost: Check for price of class and curriculum.
Click here to see recent Graduates now running their own businesses!
Individual Coaching
There will be one-on-one coaching provided to include review of the business plan with suggestions and questions to think about. We will go over all financial statements and assist with other issues as they come up. There is no time limit on coming in for coaching. We will work with those that would like to update an existing business plan.
Micro Enterprise IDA spots are available
We have a few spots left for our matching funds for our Small Business Program.
The IDA will match 3:1 to be used for your small business start up.
Contact CJ Williams, Life Skills and Micro Enterprise Coach, (503) 288-8177, ext. 231.
Resources
- Small Business Administration
- SCORE
"The Great Spirit is in all things, He is in the air we breathe. The Great Spirit is our Father, but the Earth is our Mother. She nourishes us, that which we put into the ground she returns to us." —Big Thunder (Wabanaki-Algonquin)