Placer Business Resource Center’s new business startup series set for Jan. 12

Published Jan. 7, 2021

The Placer Business Resource Center is launching a free six-week business startup series on Jan. 12 with the goal of helping people start a new business at the conclusion of the course.

The immersive series, “Business Creator: Transforming your vision into reality,” features a team of professional instructors to guide participants through online workshops and mandatory mentoring sessions.

“Our mentoring sessions are truly the secret sauce to help people transform their passion into a prosperous enterprise,” said Sierra Commons Executive Director Robert X Trent. “We will provide participants with the tools and inspiration needed to be in business by Feb. 16.”

Workshop and mentoring sessions include: personal and business goals, the elevator pitch, business strategy, basic business finance, tools of the trade, integrated marketing plans, personalized action plans and more. 

Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course. 

The online startup course takes place 6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 12 - Feb. 16.

The course is sponsored by the Placer County Business Resource Center and the Sierra Small Business Development Center. 

Registration details and additional information are available online here.