| | Services: Programs & Events - Training Programs | | | | | The WBCC offers omprehensive entrepreneurial and small business training programs held in multi-week sessions throughout the year. Training programs are perfect for future & new business owners as well as those that want to reevaluate their marketing plans and strategies. Addresses the business's feasibility, profitability, sustainability, & growth potential. | | | | | First Step FastTrac® | 14 week comprehensive program which will test your business model & leave you with substantial tools & information regarding the potential of your business. Program covers everything from business concepts, to market analysis, to pricing & profitability strategies. Specifically, the program: Assists entrepreneurs in evaluating the feasibility of the business idea and is perfect for those considering going into business
Assists business owners in evaluating their marketing strategies, growth, and profitability potential and is perfect for those in the early stages of their business
| | | First Step FastTrac® is a program of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and First Step Fund. The WBCC currently offers the First Step FastTrac® program 3 - 4 times per year. | | | |
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| To Whom It May Concern: RE: Fast Trac ProgramAs a past student of the Fast Trac Program, I have been able to focus on the Non-Profit Business with a better understanding of what is needed as well as what is to come. I was able to get great opinions and help from Michelle as well as the other students. I came out with a business plan that is just about to be completed. I believe that this class is of great value to those that have fresh ideas for any business. It is a great resource for building ideas, getting opinions, understanding business, as well as making contacts. Although I have completed my B.A. in Business Management, I was able to get a lot of great information in the class. Thank you, Ashley Shapiro |  | 
-- Whitney, a 2009 participant after class #5 |  -- Marti, a 2009 participant after class #3 
-- Toby, a 2009 participant after class #3 | | |
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It was my lucky day when I received the WBCC email announcing their pilot FastTrac class. During the 12 weeks, my classmates and I didn’t only learn all the key steps in starting a business, we lived the part of true entrepreneurs by applying these steps to our own business ideas in each class.
This isn’t a typical course of talking heads preaching general business theory, but one that applies hands-on interaction and brainstorming. The education we received enabled us to come to the conclusion if our ideas would fly without risking capital or dashing our hopes and dreams.
Needless to say, my expectations were exceeded and I finished the courses confident, prepared and empowered by the knowledge I obtained from the material, my instructor Michelle, the insight of my fellow participants, from my own research while preparing my feasibility plan, and knowing that I have the wonderful resources that WBCC offers within easy grasp. Michelle and Dena together made this class especially outstanding. They were always available to assist us and generously shared their time, talent, and own experiences in the business world to expand on each lesson.
I proudly stand behind this FastTrac course and would urge any budding entrepreneur to participate in future sessions. It is definitely the best investments they could ever make in their life as a business owner. -- Junvi Ola |
