Fall Session October 18, 2008 – December 13, 2008
Beginning with a formal orientation, The B. Side Basics curriculum transforms young people into B. Side Business Leaders. The B. Side Basics is an intensive 8-week entrepreneurial program offering classes and workshops providing an introduction to the values and basics of creating and running a business; including the development of a working business plan and simulations of business startup and operation.
The B. Side Basics program is held on Saturdays from 1:00-4:00pm at EMU’s College of Business. In addition, The B. Side Basics presents a curriculum to one 8th grade class at West Middle School.
The B. Side Basics offers the following workshops:
- Writing a Business Plan
- Resume Writing / Interviewing Skills
- Networking with Professionals
- Self Assessment
- Personal Finance & Budgeting
- Community & Industry Analysis
- New Product Development
- Market and Financial Responsibility
- Small Business Marketing
- Personnel & Customer Service
- Cash Flow & Breakeven Analysis
- Understanding Financial Statements
- Risks
- Public Speaking & Marketing Yourself
- Managing Assets & Debt
- Legal & Ethical Issues
- Financial Literacy
- Marketing & Advertising
- The Realities of Self-Employment
- Time Management
- Leadership & Management
- Organization