SOUTH CENTRAL BUSINESS BUILDERS™
THE BLUEPRINT TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
This program is a 12-week business accelerator cohort that focuses on the essential building blocks of entrepreneurship. Participants also receive business essentials such as a branding kit, website, business cards, business formation, and money in their business bank account upon completion of the program.
ABOUT OUr
PROGRAM
Do you have a skill, but not sure how to start your business? That is why we created a business accelerator program with a step-by-step process to show you what it takes to get it done properly. This cohort style model creates a network of local entrepreneurs that collaborate and grow together.
This entrepreneurship curriculum is designed to teach participants fundamental business skills, while equipping them with the tools & knowledge to succeed. The objectives are to learn skills in financial literacy, market research, standardizing essential processes, & develop a pitch deck to tell your story to investors for a chance to win additional funding for your business.
Hustle Economy Curriculum
Module 1: The Game Plan To Your Goals
1. Introduction to The Hustle Economy
2. Introduction to The Super Canvas™
3. Small Things Make A Big Difference (Business Journal)
Module 2: Understanding Your Needs
1. Understand Yourself & Your Business Partners
2. Mapping Your Business Needs
3. Using a Pyramid Goal
Module 3: Understand Your Customers
1. Introduction to Market Analysis
2. Introduction to Market Research
3. Utilizing Competitive Research
Module 4: Leveraging Market Research
1. Developing Your Customer Avatar
2. Creating a Clear Marketing Message
3. Generating a Strong Mission & Vision Statement
Module 5: Understanding Your Processes
1. Introduction to Workflow Process Maps
2. Mapping Your Customer's Journey
3. Prioritizing your processes
Module 6: Legitimizing Your Business
1. Legitimizing Your Hustle & Filing Business Documents Part. 1
2. Legitimizing Your Hustle & Filing Business Documents Part. 2
Module 7: Keys to Branding & Community Development
1. Community & Economic Development ft. Benny Torres
2. Marketing & Brand Identity t. Jorge Nuno
Module 8: Stop Taking Chances & Understand Your Finances
1. Introduction to Pricing & Financials
2. Revenue Models & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
3. Financial Modeling & Projections
4. Revisiting The Super Canvas™
Module 9: Understanding Your Processes
1. Introduction to Workflow Process Maps
2. Mapping Your Customer's Journey
3. Prioritizing your processes
Module 10: Understanding Your Processes
1. Opening A Business Banking & Savings Account ft. Jose Figueroa with City First Bank
Module 11: Understanding Your Processes
1. Introduction to Pitch Decks
2. Creating Your First Pitch Deck
Frequently Asked Questions
Program Information
The accelerator program will be a hybrid course. The curriculum is online, and there are also weekly required cohort sessions, coaching meetings and action items that need to be completed each week for your business. The length of the program is 12-weeks, with a Shark Tank style business pitch at the end of the cohort. We will also be providing free food and daycare for participants during each in-person cohort session.
Price
The program will be free for South Central residents in Los Angeles.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
You can contact Alex Lam at (alex@conaxion.org)