If you are ready to start a small business or are very new to business, this class is for you! Start Smart is a five-week course where you will learn the basic tools and business fundamentals needed to start-up successfully. You will work with a Business Model Canvas (a visual hands-on tool) to get your ideas down on paper, test, refine and confirm concepts, and adjust your conclusions about customer needs. This class meets once a week for three hours.

Outcomes:

• Learn how to define your vision  
• Create a mission statement  
• Assess your skills, passion and resources
• Craft a business strategy to match your reality
• Test the viability of your products and services

These classes are hosted by Renaissance Center. 

Tuition: Free

Forms: Renaissance Staff will contact you after you register. Participants are required to fill out our intake form and income verification form to attend the online class. Once we have this, we will send you the zoom link.