Virtual Class Start Smart Series: In-Person Session | Session 1 of 4

Start Smart Series: In-Person

Program Details

• Start Date: May 19, 2026 | Session 1 of 4
• Meeting Day & Time: Tuesday, May 19th | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Format:
  • In-person
• No-Fee

This week will cover Courses 1 and 2. You will review important factors for deciding whether or not to follow your dream of starting or growing a business. You will learn about some of the rewards that entrepreneurship brings, and review some of the challenges that entrepreneurs face. You will see how your decision to become an entrepreneur will impact you, your family, and your community. You will review traits of successful entrepreneurs.

What You’ll Gain in this Session

• You will be introduced to the business plan tool that is built into this program, and pick up your materials for the series
• You will start working on your business plan
• You will also learn about customers and competitors
• You will start to do some market research
• Start to think about laws and regulations that may apply to your business idea

Entrepreneurs just starting out and business owners who have started but would like to get some fundamentals down that they may have missed. This is a great way to get a solid foundation in your operations!

Facilitator Lisa Card: