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"Business Foundations" Course - Thursdays - 4:30-7:30pm

Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM - Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 7:30 PM (PT)

Portland, United States

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If you are interested in the scholarship please submit the scholarship application and wait for a response before registering. A $5 administrative fee will be assessed for any scholarship application received after initial payment has been processed.
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Jumpstart your business with the Business Foundations course!  This popular six-week series taught by our staff and volunteer professionals covers planning for key business components: marketing, cash flow operations, financial literacy and credit.

By completing homework and classroom assignments, you can come out of this training with a completed business plan, and go on to participate in the MCNW IDA matched savings program or use your business plan to go forward with the lending process.

The program is open to all MCNW entrepreneurs and anyone in the community interested in gaining small business skills. It is a valuable opportunity to network with other small business owners and connect with resources.

You will learn how to…

  • Determine the appropriate legal status for your business
  • Obtain the correct licenses and permits.
  • Calculate start-up costs, unit of sale, profit margins,  break-even point, and pricing window
  • Forecast a 12-month cash-flow projection.
  • Analyze your competition.
  • Identify target markets and create a marketing plan.
  • Identify funding sources and write a strong business plan.

Times: The course consists of six three-hour sessions. Class is held on Thursdays from 4:30-7:30pm on the following dates.

  1. March 1st
  2. March 8th
  3. March 15th
  4. March 22nd
  5. March 29th
  6. April 5th

*Partial scholarships are available to people living on a low income with proper documentation - Learn more

To pay by check...

Please download and complete registration form  and mail with check for $150 to:

Mercy Corps Northwest
attn: Loren Guerriero
43 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR 97204

Registration is not complete without payment

When & Where


43 SW Naito Parkway
Portland, OR

Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM - Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 7:30 PM (PT)


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Do you feel stuck in your business because of lack of information? Seminars at Mercy Corps Northwest offer you a deep exploration in a range of business topics covering Technology, Marketing, Finance, Law, and more. Our seminars give you actionable tools to apply directly to the business problems you are facing today. We also create a forum help you to connect with entrepreneurs just like you and develop a stronger network.

Seminars are taught by volunteer professionals who are experts in their fields. They bring a diverse set of knowledge to the classroom, and are receptive to individual business problems. Learn more about our presenters.

Mercy Corps Northwest works to assist motivated low-income individuals improve their lives through starting or expanding a small business. We provide funding, matched savings and other services that help clients increase their economic self-sufficiency through self-employment. 

 More information on Mercy Corps Northwest and our other services can be found at www.mercycorpsnw.org

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