The city, AHEAD, Safer York and York College are hosting the York Businesse Academy, which runs Saturdays from Oct. 10 through Nov. 14.
Classes are in city council chambers at 1 Marketway West, on the third floor.
The academy is for small-business owners or people who want to start their own business. Classes will help them inprove their business knowledge, according to a news release.
New this year is a class on running a green business.
Cost is $50 for all 10 sessions. Seating is limited, so register early. Call 846-4600, ext. 247 or email lfreeland@yorkcpc.org.
Keep reading for a list of all the classes.
Classes are in city council chambers at 1 Marketway West, on the third floor.
The academy is for small-business owners or people who want to start their own business. Classes will help them inprove their business knowledge, according to a news release.
New this year is a class on running a green business.
Cost is $50 for all 10 sessions. Seating is limited, so register early. Call 846-4600, ext. 247 or email lfreeland@yorkcpc.org.
Keep reading for a list of all the classes.
York Business Academy Course Outline
All sessions are on Saturday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:45 am
Oct. 10
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION, 9:30 am
City of York Department of Economic Development
MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS/STRATEGIC PLANNING
Dr. Jay Azriel, Business Professor, York College of Pennsylvania
What is Strategic Planning; The Mission; The Objectives; The Values; The Strategies; The Goals? Create an action plan for successfully getting your business off the ground. Turn your passion into profit.
INTRODUCTION TO THE ONE PAGE BUSINESS PLAN
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
Learn the basics of what makes up a standard business plan. An overview of each section will be provided, and they will be discussed further in the next session.
Oct. 17
LEGAL ISSUES
Attorney at Law
What is the best way to structure your business? Full question and answer session with any legal concerns you may have related to your business.
SPECIAL ISSUES WITH MUNICIPALITIES
City Official, Assistant Chief Larry Shroyer in Fire Prevention
Permits, Codes, and Zoning: The Approval Process
Oct. 24
DEVELOPING THE ONE PAGE BUSINESS PLAN
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
Mold the business plan to fit your individual needs as an entrepreneur. Discuss strategies to create a sustainable business plan that will be the corner-stone of your business for years to come.
PERSONAL READINESS AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
Am I ready to take on the financial commitment and how do I get started: What is the total amount I will need to launch my business and what is the source of my start-up funds? How do I handle working with banks for start-up loans?
Oct. 31
MARKETING RESEARCH and PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
What is marketing research and what is its purpose; exactly who are your competitors? What motivates people to buy? Develop an effective marketing plan that fits the budget of a small business.
Nov. 7
FINANCIALS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
Understanding financial statements (Income Statement, Cash Flows, and Balance Sheet) and using them as projections for the future of your business. How important is it to keep up with your accounting?
BASIC and PROFESSIONAL WRITING SKILLS
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
Learn how to effectively communicate through writing in the business world. Session includes a special section on email etiquette.
Nov. 14
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBLILTY AND RUNNING A GREEN BUSINESS
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
What are standards for being an environmentally friendly business? What should you do as an entrepreneur to stay current with green standards?
ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTING: MANAGEMENT ISSUES
York College Professors and SIFE Students
How do you smoothly manage the day-to-day operations and avoid common mistakes? What other specific questions do you have before graduation?
All sessions are on Saturday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:45 am
Oct. 10
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION, 9:30 am
City of York Department of Economic Development
MANAGING YOUR BUSINESS/STRATEGIC PLANNING
Dr. Jay Azriel, Business Professor, York College of Pennsylvania
What is Strategic Planning; The Mission; The Objectives; The Values; The Strategies; The Goals? Create an action plan for successfully getting your business off the ground. Turn your passion into profit.
INTRODUCTION TO THE ONE PAGE BUSINESS PLAN
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
Learn the basics of what makes up a standard business plan. An overview of each section will be provided, and they will be discussed further in the next session.
Oct. 17
LEGAL ISSUES
Attorney at Law
What is the best way to structure your business? Full question and answer session with any legal concerns you may have related to your business.
SPECIAL ISSUES WITH MUNICIPALITIES
City Official, Assistant Chief Larry Shroyer in Fire Prevention
Permits, Codes, and Zoning: The Approval Process
Oct. 24
DEVELOPING THE ONE PAGE BUSINESS PLAN
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
Mold the business plan to fit your individual needs as an entrepreneur. Discuss strategies to create a sustainable business plan that will be the corner-stone of your business for years to come.
PERSONAL READINESS AND FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
Am I ready to take on the financial commitment and how do I get started: What is the total amount I will need to launch my business and what is the source of my start-up funds? How do I handle working with banks for start-up loans?
Oct. 31
MARKETING RESEARCH and PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
What is marketing research and what is its purpose; exactly who are your competitors? What motivates people to buy? Develop an effective marketing plan that fits the budget of a small business.
Nov. 7
FINANCIALS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
Understanding financial statements (Income Statement, Cash Flows, and Balance Sheet) and using them as projections for the future of your business. How important is it to keep up with your accounting?
BASIC and PROFESSIONAL WRITING SKILLS
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
Learn how to effectively communicate through writing in the business world. Session includes a special section on email etiquette.
Nov. 14
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBLILTY AND RUNNING A GREEN BUSINESS
York College of Pennsylvania SIFE Students and Faculty
What are standards for being an environmentally friendly business? What should you do as an entrepreneur to stay current with green standards?
ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTING: MANAGEMENT ISSUES
York College Professors and SIFE Students
How do you smoothly manage the day-to-day operations and avoid common mistakes? What other specific questions do you have before graduation?
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