Small Business Class Starts March 23rd in Naples

NAPLES, Fla. - Feb. 19, 2020 - 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 Mar 23 – Apr 30.

The MicroEnterprise Institute is a six-week training program to help aspiring entrepreneurs start new ventures or to expand existing small businesses. Graduates complete a comprehensive training course and prepare a solid feasibility plan.  They work with mentors who are successful businesspeople, and hear from subject matter experts in areas of accounting, legal, marketing, insurance and funding.

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

Melissa, a recent MicroEnterprise graduate, said, "It's a very fast paced 6-week course, full of resources and knowledge that can help you manage your business better.  All of the material that was given will definitely be put to use!"

The course ends April 30th with a graduation ceremony.

To apply, visit www.goodwillswfl.org/microenterprise, or call (239) 995-2106 ext. 2215.  For more information email Jill Eden at jilleden@goodwillswfl.org. The session is $80; Volunteer hours can be substituted for the fee if income requirements are met.

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.