"One Important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation."
~Arthur Ashe

FastTrac New Venture™

Before you quit your job or invest your life savings, wouldn't it be nice to know if your idea may work? The next course is scheduled to begin on February 23, 2010. Register by February 18. FastTrac New Venture™ is an entrepreneurial training program designed to help you explore the potential of your business idea and start the planning process. The course is designed specifically for entrepreneurs considering starting a business.

The following information provides details about locations, course content, and cost for the class now being offered.

In Ephraim
The upcoming FastTrac New Venture™ class to be taught in Ephraim will meet each Tuesday evening (6:30 P.M. to 9:30 P.M.) for ten weeks beginning on February 23, 2010.

REGISTER NOW or contact us for more information.
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In FastTrac New Venture™, you'll write a feasibility plan on your venture's strengths and weaknesses, examining your idea from every angle. You'll also work closely with other aspiring entrepreneurs sharing ideas and strategies, and laying the groundwork for future business relationships. Through FastTrac NewVenture, you'll discover whether the life of an entrepreneur is right for you.

In FastTrac NewVenture, you'll develop:

Knowledge of the feasibility planning process.
A feasibility plan that follows an assessment template designed to refine your ideas and assess your venture's viability.
Research skills you can apply to the workplace or any future business venture.
An understanding of the most common business entry strategies, including their pluses and minuses.
A network of entrepreneurial peers.
Valuable mentor relationships.
A sense of yourself as an entrepreneur.
A library of business reference materials, including an interactive CD-ROM that helps you write and build a feasibility plan.

What You Get

You'll receive a participant manual, a planning workbook, class handouts, and and online access to the nationally acclaimed James J. Hill Reference Library. Topics covered include:

Introduction to the Program and the Entrepreneurial Profiles
Identifying and Assessing Venture Opportunities
Concept Development
Entry Strategies
Market Research and Analysis
Pricing and Profitability
Market Penetration
Money Sources and Next Steps You'll Need To Take

Modules based on well formulated materials are presented by qualified facilitators. Additionally, experts in key areas present as guest speakers with real-world insights and offer valuable advice. For example, during the session in which accounting is covered, someone such as a CPA may speak, when legal issues are covered an attorney may present, etc.

With major support from the Kauffman Foundation

FastTrac programs are developed with major support from the Kauffman Foundation.

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation works with partners to encourage entrepreneurship across America and improve education. They work with leading educators and researchers nationwide to create awareness of the powerful economic impact of entrepreneurship, to develop and disseminate proven programs that enhance entrepreneurial skills and abilities, and to improve the environment in which entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.

Your Investment

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For the participant manual, a planning workbook, class handouts, informed access to valuable online resources, an interactive CD-ROM, approximately 30 hours of professional instruction, one-on-one consulting outside of class time, the opportunity to learn from numerous expert guest speakers, and the development of a valuable network of key people to assist you in business, you will pay less than what most people pay for a single month's car payment! (The cost of running your business without taking a FastTrac course is prone to be FAR higher!)

Zions Bank is a statewide sponsor of SBDC entrepreneurial training courses. This support reduces the cost of this course from it's normal fee of $425.00 to only $297.50. Those who successfully complete the course are eligible for a "completion scholarship" in the form of a rebate of $127.50 (also from Zions Bank). Sanpete County businesses who successfully complete the course will receive an additional rebate of $100 from the Sanpete County Economic Develoment office. Thus, net out-of-pocket cost for you may be as low as $70.00.

Register by February 18 - you'll be glad you did (and so will your customers).

Still Have Questions?

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you still have questions about this training opportunity.

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	Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Jamee Wheelwirght, 150 East College Ave. Box 1019, Ephraim, Utah 84627 or call (435) 283-7376.