For those that are not eligible for our free self-employment workshops, we make available individual or small group business development and business management counseling and coaching, covering the same critical topics offered in our workshops but much more tailored to your specific business needs. Please contact us at info@weareella.org to set an appointment.
Business/Organization Feasibility
- Determining whether there is a market for your product or service
- Setting realistic expectations
- Evaluating what your resources are and what is still needed
- Determining which business and financial structure is best for your business or organization
- Making financial projections
Business Start-Up 101
- Office of the Secretary of State and incorporation
- Boards of directors
- Business licenses and permits
- The IRS, the Dept. of Revenue, DOL, and L & I
- Accounting for small business
- SCORE, SBA, OMWBE and Small Business Development Centers
- Understanding your customers
- Business plans
- Financial statements
Introduction to e-Business/Commerce
- Determining your market reach and how to expand it
- Suppliers and distribution complexities
- Software applications
- Communications mediums
- Technological requirements
Managing Your Resources
- Capital investments
- Managing your workforce
- Depreciation
- Managing expenses
- Developing systems of operation