Small businesses are the heart of every community. Providing jobs for our neighbors. Contributing financially to the local economy. And creating products and services that can’t be found anywhere else. To support the entrepreneurs in our communities, a new online program is available for free through Lake Trust Entrepreneurship Institute at Cleary University. This program is open to all Lake Trust business and personal members and Lake Trust community partners and their members.
Classes begin on April 13.
Whether you’re an experienced entrepreneur or doing research to decide if small business ownership is right for you, you’re invited to expand your skillset in a free course at your own pace. After completion, you may be invited to participate in a pitch competition for a chance to win a grant for your business!
After you register for Lake Trust Entrepreneurship Institute, we will review your application to make sure you meet the criteria. If you are accepted, you’ll receive an email from Cleary University after registration ends with details on how to start the courses on April 13.
The online courses will help you build the confidence and knowledge you need to grow your business or scale your ideas.
Courses include:
- Introduction to entrepreneurship
- Recognizing and assessing opportunities
- Strategic planning and management
- Marketing
- Financial metrics
- Scaling your business and growth
Each course will take 2-3 hours to complete. You’ll have 10 weeks to finish the program, so you have time to work on the courses when it’s convenient for you.
