Small Business Class Starts October 7th in Naples

NAPLES, Fla. - Aug. 20, 2019 - PRLog -- Individuals who are thinking about starting their own business but need some mentoring are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute, scheduled for Oct 7 – Nov 14.

The MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week training program to help emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses. Graduates complete a comprehensive training course and prepare a solid feasibility plan, working with mentors who are successful businesspeople.

Classes are scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. on Monday and Thursday evenings at the United Way, 9015 Strada Stell Ct. #204, Naples, FL  34109.

Recent program graduate, Taylor Grant said, "The course challenged me to consider what it takes to establish, operate and maintain a business, and it also challenged me to stay committed and follow through.  I really enjoyed the one-on-one coaching experience."

The course ends November 14 with a graduation ceremony.

To apply, visit www.goodwillswfl.org/microenterprise.  Call or email Jill Eden at (239) 995-2106 ext. 2215 or jilleden@goodwillswfl.org for more information. The session is $80; applicants that meet certain income guidelines are eligible to attend the course without cost.

The Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute is administrated by the nonprofit Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, and is part of Goodwill's mission of providing life-changing opportunities toward independence for those with disabilities and disadvantages. For more information about Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, visit www.goodwillswfl.org.