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Strategic Sponsor

 

Scholarship Sponsor

 

 

FastTrac® New Venture™ 
For New Business Planning

FastTracFastTrac® NewVenture™  is an entrepreneurial program that assists the start-up entrepreneur in developing their business concept and evaluating it through each step of the business planning process.

The road to successful entrepreneurship begins with passion about an idea, a business plan based on research and analysis, and the persistence to pursue the vision. Whether you have always dreamed of being an entrepreneur or recent circumstances triggered thoughts about starting a business, FastTrac® NewVenture™ is designed to introduce you to the key elements of successful entrepreneurship.

Written by entrepreneurs for aspiring entrepreneurs, FastTrac® NewVenture™ offers essential business information to help you develop your entrepreneurial skills and build your business on a strong foundation. FastTrac® offers non-traditional, experiential learning with hands-on coaching sessions. Opportunities to network and learn from your peers as well as seasoned entrepreneurs and professionals who work with start-up businesses are a key part of the experience.

In this program, you will develop a business concept and take it through each step of the business planning process. Through readings and research, activities and action steps, you will plan and analyze your entrepreneurial vision by creating a thoroughly researched and tested Business Plan.


FastTrac® NewVenture™ course outline:

Concept Analysis
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Identifying and Meeting Market Needs
Setting Financial Goals

Business Planning
Planning the Product/Service
Reaching and Analyzing the Market
Reaching the Market
Building the Organization and Team
Planning for a Profitable Business
Monitoring Cash Flow and Seeking Funds
Implementing Next Steps

A limited number of scholarships are available. 
You may qualify for funding if you are a dislocated worker, woman or minority.

If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact
Connie Ruhl at 412-276-1414 ext 1426 or email cruhl@paacc.com.