01/05/2024
Every business owner has to start somewhere. Why not start with BenchMarks?
BenchMarks is an 8 week program that pairs early-stage entrepreneurs with Business Case Managers to work on a defined goal in: Marketing, Legal, Finance, or Business Planning, over (8) one-on-one meetings and multiple cohort workshops and events. The program is a mixture of in-person and virtual meetings. Applicants should be prepared to spend at least 4 hours per week on the program, including meetings and workshops. The program requires a $75 non-refundable deposit (this is not an application fee).
The ideal candidate for the program:
- Is operating a for-profit business in New Orleans or GNO
- Has under $150k in annual business revenue
- Is past idea stage, meaning has at least one sale of a good or service, even if a prototype.
- Is early-stage, i.e. has been in business for less than 2 years and/or doesn't have some key business elements such as a business plan, registration, bank account, permits, license, or method of tracking finances
Applications are open January 8, 2023 to February 5, 2023
Programming runs February 28, 2024 to March 17, 2024, 6:00 - 7:30 PM on Wednesday nights.
We hope to see your applications!
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