The Veterans Entrepreneur Alliance (VEA) will have three cohorts this year for veteran entrepreneurs – whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or an established veteran business owner. These in-person and virtual cohorts offer essential business insights and camaraderie with other veterans to make your business successful! ALL VEA SERVICES ARE FREE.
Business Fundamentals – Every Tuesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. – March 5 through April 9
Scaling Your Business – Every Wednesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. – July 17 through August 21
Innovation & Tech in Business – Every Tuesday 6:00-8:00 p.m. – October 8 through November 12
Visit: www.vealliance.com/events or see below for details.
The Spring Cohort kicks off on March 5th and runs for 6 weeks. They are Tuesday nights from 6-8pm, food will be provided for those who attend in person at CapEd’s corporate offices in Meridian.
Those who would like to attend virtually will be able to submit questions through chat in the Zoom meeting. We will do our best to address everything but will also schedule follow ups with anyone who needs additional assistance after each session.
This is the course breakdown for the first cohort:
Week 1: Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Overview of entrepreneurship
- Assessing business ideas and opportunities
- Understanding the entrepreneurial mindset
Week 2: Business Planning
- Elements of a business plan
- Market research and analysis
- Setting business objectives and goals
Week 3: Legal Considerations and Setup
- Choosing the right business structure
- Legal requirements and registration processes
- Intellectual property and licensing
Week 4: Financial Fundamentals
- Basics of business finance
- Setting up accounting systems
- Understanding financial statements
Week 5: Marketing and Branding
- Developing a marketing strategy
- Branding for small businesses
- Basics of digital marketing
Week 6: Sales and Customer Relations
- Sales techniques for startups
- Building customer relationships
- Customer service fundamentals