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SUMMARY:Business Accelerator - Kauffman FastTrac®
DESCRIPTION:You have an idea for a business. Now what? \nThe idea. That’s where it starts. Now what do you do with the idea? You could start a business — but could you start a viable business? Find the answer with Kauffman FastTrac. Kauffman FastTrac® is a flexible course with a solid framework to support you as you start a business and begin your journey to success. \nHeld on 9/28\,10/5\, 10/12\, 10/19\, 10/26\, 11/9\, 11/16\, 11/30\, 12/7\, and 12/14; this immersive course is designed to provide information\, tips\, exercises and tools to help you think about your business idea. Throughout the 10-week course\, you will: \n\nDiscover how your business concept matches your personal vision.\nAlign your business concept with a real market opportunity.\nLearn how to set realistic financial goals for your business.\nDetermine the unique features and benefits of your product/service.\nFind your target market and discover your competitive advantage.\nDefine your company’s brand and marketing.\nLearn how to manage business functions and develop an organizational culture.\nDetermine the steps to profitability.\nIdentify potential sources of funding for your business.\nLaunch your business.\n\nAdditional information about the Kauffman FastTrac Program can be found on their website by clicking here. \nAbout Kauffman FastTrac®: \nKauffman FastTrac® equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the business skills\, insights\, tools\, resources\, and peer networks necessary to start and grow successful businesses.The program was launched by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation headquartered in Kansas City\, Mo.\, and carries out Mr. K’s belief that everyone has a fundamental right to turn an idea into an economic reality\, regardless of who you are or where you’re from\, with zero barriers in the way.Kauffman FastTrac® participants decide between self-paced\, virtual learning or affiliate learning. Affiliate learning is in a classroom with other entrepreneurs and a FastTrac facilitator or in a virtual environment with a FastTrac facilitator. A blend of both virtual and in-person learning with a FastTrac facilitator is available\, also. \nRegistration closes on Sept. 21 at 11:30 PM.  \n
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