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Customized support and guidance is provided to individuals interested in exploring/pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities. Although each individual's needs are different, services commonly provided to these individuals are listed below.
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Entrepreneurial Assessment to determine if client has temperament, skills, traits and motivation required for success |
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Discussion of business alternatives |
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Identification of Franchises, associations, if applicable |
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Information on business start-up |
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Local resources/contacts (i.e. SCORE, Economic Development Council, University Incubators, Chamber of Commerce, etc.) |
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Information on licensing requirements, if applicable |
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State/local forms necessary to establish new business |
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Market Analysis of target market identifying competition and potential prospects |
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Discussions of networking and marketing strategies |
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Referral to resources for assistance with web site development |
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Identification of wholesale suppliers, if applicable |
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Any other assistance the client may require relative to their business |
Each participant receives access (24/7 for up to 1 year) to REA's Interactive On-Line Self-Employment Resources with personalized webpages providing valuable contact management tools, access to on-going peer support, and assistance with target market research.
Participants will also receive:
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A Valuable Self-Employment Guide designed to provide direction and guidance for those seeking to start a business, explore home-based opportunities, develop a consulting practice or buy an existing business. |
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Professionally Prepared Marketing Tools that get results, such as: Biographies, Brochures, Flyers, Web Advertisements, Promotional Announcements. |
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Networking Contacts and Qualified Job Leads wherever possible. |
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Business Cards |
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Webconferences on Relevant Topics - Group teleconferencing meetings with on-line visuals. (e.g. Financial Strategies, Knowing Your Competition, Stress Management). |
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Access to Worldwide Consultant Network for guidance. |
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SELF-EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE