Cohort 4 - Schedule
September 10 - November 1

COHORT 4 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ

ALL CLASS RECORDINGS AVAILABLE HERE

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM:  PRE & POST EVALUATION FORM

ZOOM LINK: FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES

YOUR BUSINESS STARTUP CHECKLIST: - A PROGRAM REQUIREMENT FOR YOU TO COMPLETE AND TURN IN
ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS STARTUP CHECKLIST ONLINE FORM - EASIER TO USE
(Note: you will need to download the PDF file and save on your computer so you can continue to update it throughout the program)

YOUR BUSINESS PLAN: A PROGRAM REQUIREMENT FOR YOU TO COMPLETE AND TURN IN

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT BUSINESS PLAN AND  STARTUP CHECKLIST is TUESDAY OCTOBER 29

PITCH EVENT - SPRING 2025

The YWCA has announced that all participants in the Entrepreneurial Cohort trainings are eligible to be considered for a Spring 2025 Pitch Event. 

5 entrepreneurs will be selected from our Cohorts to participate in this event . The deadline to submit your application will be announced in 2025.

The PRIZES last year were as follows:

More details to follow in 2025

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE HERE

We are glad you are part of the YWCA Entrepreneurs Cohort 4. The difference between success and failure is a great cohort and things change when everyone on the cohort is equally invested in its overall purpose and goal. As we work together we will find ourselves working faster, finding mistakes more easily, and innovating better. Thank you for being here.

SETH GODIN - THE STORY OF ICARUS

SETH GODIN - YOUR MOTHER-IN-LAW SAYS ITS A STUPID IDEA

STEVE JOBS

HOW TO STAND OUT

YOUR IDEAL CUSTOMER AVATAR

GOOGLE TRENDS

The JOBS THEORY-WHAT ARE PEOPLE HIRING YOUR WEBSITE FOR?

MARKETING STRATEGIES

THE ART OF SELLING!!!

CROWDSOURCING

GOOGLE SITES TOPICS

BUSINESS EXPENSES

HEALTH INSURANCE

ZEN BUSINESS REVIEW FOR CREATING AN LLC

A NICELY BALANCED VIEW ABOUT ONLINE LEGAL SERVICES

 Week 1- Becoming an Entrepreneur

1.1-Tuesday September 10 - 9am-11am

Welcome To The Entrepreneurial Program


1.1-TO DO LIST


1.2-Thursday September 12 - 9am-111am

Validate Your Idea

1.2-TO DO LIST


Week 2 - The Business Plan

2.0.Week 1 Makeup Class - Monday September 16 - 2pm-4pm

2.1-Tuesday September 17 - 9am-11am

Create Your Business Plan


2.1-TO DO LIST


2.2-Thursday September 19 - 9am-11am

Market Analysis & Competition

Recording of the Cohort1 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort2 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort3 Class Here

2.2-TO DO LIST


Week 3 - Products & Services

3.0.Week 2 Makeup Class - Monday September 23 - 2pm-4pm

3.1-Tuesday September 24 - 9am -11am

Define Your Products & Services

Recording of the Cohort1 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort2 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 3 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 4 Class Review & Overview Here


3.1-TO DO LIST


3.2-Friday September 27 - 1pm-3pm (Rescheduled from Thursday due to a conflict)

Develop Your Website

Recording of the Cohort 1 Class Here
Recording of the Cohort 2 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 3 Class Here

3.2-TO DO LIST



Week 4 - Sales & Marketing

4.0.Week 3 Makeup Class - Monday September 30 - 2pm-4pm

Google Sites - Create a Form Class Here

4.1 Tuesday October 1 - 9am-11am

Marketing Strategies

Recording of the Cohort 1 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 2 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 3 Class Here

Marketing stragegies aim to harness the full capabilities of the business to provide the best experience for the customer and thereby drive growth

4.1-TO DO LIST


4.2-Thursday October 3 - 9am-11am

Marketing & Sales How-To's

Recording of the Cohort 1 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 2 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 3 Class Here


4.2-TO DO LIST


Week 5 - Financial Planning

5.0.Week 4 Makeup Class - Monday October 7 - 2pm-4pm

5.1-Tuesday October 8 - 9am-11am

Accounting & Financial Planning

Recording of the Cohort 1 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 2 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 3 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 4 Class Here


5.1-TO DO LIST


5.2-Thursday October 10 - 9am-11am

Fundraising & CrowdSourcing

Recording of the Cohort 1 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 2 Class Here

5.2-TO DO LIST


Week 6 - Present Your Business

6.0.Week 5 Makeup Class - Monday October 14- 2pm-4pm

6.1-Tuesday October 15 - 9am-11am

Business Plan Check In

Recording of the Cohort 1 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 2 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 3 Class Here


6.1 TO DO LIST


6.2-Thursday October 17 - 9am-11am

Digital Skills Training

Recording of the Cohort 1 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 2 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 3 Class Here

6.2-TO DO LIST


6.3-Google Sites - Jump Links & Monetizing Forms

Recording of the Class Here


Week 7 - Contracts, Permits & Insurance

7.0.Week 6 Makeup Class - Monday October 21- 2pm-4pm

7.1-Tuesday October 22 - 9am-11am

Special Guest Jode Hamilton Marin SBDC Services

Recording of the Cohort 1 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 2 Class Here


7.1-TO DO LIST


7.2-Thursday October 24 - 9am-11am

Business Contracts, Permits, Licenses, Taxes, Insurance.

Recording of the Cohort 1 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 2 Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 3 Class Here


7.2-TO DO LIST


Week 8 - Program Graduation & Next Steps

8.0.Week 7 Makeup Class - Monday October 28- 2pm-4pm

8.1-Tuesday October 29 - 9am-11am

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT BUSINESS PLAN AND  STARTUP CHECKLIST 

Recording of the Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 3 Class Here

8.1-TO DO LIST


8.2-Friday November 1 - 9am-11am

Program Graduation & Next Steps

Recording of the Class Here

Recording of the Cohort 3 Class Here


8.2-TO DO LIST