BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR ACADEMY (BEA)
The Business Entrepreneur Academy (BEA) is a 10-week, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs of all backgrounds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn ideas into action. Participants enter into a facilitator-led, collaborative process with a small and supportive group of 10-12 like-minded peers. Over ten sessions, they develop and fine-tune their ideas using the CO.STARTERS Canvas, critically examining every part and determining next steps through real-time feedback from in class mentors, guest speakers, and coaches. Participants leave the program with a deeper understanding of how to create a sustainable business, articulate their models, and repeat the process with the next great idea.
Applications are open for our Fall 2024 Cohorts!
We will host three cohorts from September - November.
WHO THIS IS FOR:
Aspiring entrepreneurs or new small business owners who live, work, worship, or have a business that will support, or provide products/services to the West Side Communities of Greenville, SC. From the idea phase to the newly launched small business owner. Our Alumni consist of a diverse group of entrepreneurs who started with a side hustle, became chefs, bakers, photographers, clothing designers, artisans, makers, non-profits, and consultants in various service industries!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Each cohort is equipped with two facilitators, a business coach, individual mentors, guest speakers, full curriculum binder, and support such as free financial coaching from our partners at Community Works. Access to resources at every stage of your journey. Alumni support post-graduation. Visibility through an incubator market for our current participants and alumni. A committed organization that is passionate about the success of every entrepreneur we work with!
CO.STARTERS Core is a 10-Week, cohort-based program that equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn ideas into action and turn a passion into a sustainable and thriving endeavor.
Session 1 - Knowing Yourself
Session 2 - Knowing Your Customer
Session 3 - Finding the Right Solution
Session 4 - Getting the Relationship Right
Session 5 - Building Blocks
Session 6 - Structures & Systems
Session 7 - Discovering the Bottom Line
Finance Night / Panel Q+A
Session 8 - Financial Model
Session 9 - Planning for Growth
Graduation / Pitch Night
Our next cohorts start in September!
Applications are now open!
Class Fee $250
$50 deposit due once accepted
STUFONA LATTA | BAKE.YOUR.MARK
“The insights and guidance provided at the Business Entrepreneur Academy offered through “Village Launch helped me to clarify my idea and turn it into a viable business plan. I believe every budding entrepreneur could benefit from participation in the program; the resources and tools are invaluable!”