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Business Training is available from a variety of organizations and consultants:
1) Franklin County CDC
Offers a combination of business classes and workshops
- Explore Going Into Business: How to Prepare to Be a Business Owner — A 3-session, 9-hour class
- Plan for Success: Business Planning for New and Established Entrepreneurs — A 12-week, 36-hour business plan class offered in the fall and spring
with industry expert guest speakers. This class is designed to walk participants through the business plan process providing an opportunity for individual support that helps to develop a solid draft or completed business plan. View the Business Planning Syllabus
- Workshops and Networking Opportunities – view the training calendar
- Make Google Work For You!
Learn how Google can enhance your business and online presence!
Thursdays January 8 & 15 6-9pm at the FCCDC Cost $15
(bring laptops- but not required) Pre-registration required.
Session 1: Open a free email google account and/or Website for less than $1/month
Session 2: Learn how to use Google Applications that includes a multi user calendar and documents available for sharing with anyone anywhere. Coordinate employee schedules, production schedules and timeline for projects. Staying ahead in business means staying organized, with these free, and easy to use tools.
Workshop presenters, Darren Gale & Eric Schimelpfenig have spent countless hours & have successfully researched and applied these applications for businesses. Benefit from their experience and save time. Reserve your spot by calling Amy 413-774-7204 ext 107 or amys@fccdc.org
2) MA Small Business Development Network
Workshop and Class Schedule
3) SCORE Western MA
Workshop and Class Schedule
4) Greenfield Community College
Business classes and workshops are offered year round
5) Business Associations
Business associations provide another opportunity for networking and marketing:
Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce
Shelburne Falls Area Business Association
Greenfield Business Association
Montague Business Association |
