Virtual Small Business Class Starts October 12th

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Sept. 30, 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 Oct 12 – Nov 16^th.

The MicroEnterprise Institute is an online, 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.  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.  All classes will be hosted virtually.

Recent graduate, Michael Morrill, owner of Stars & Stripes Landscaping said, "This is a priceless course that every business owner should take."

Past graduates include: Zirilli's Chilly Treats, Wild About Popcorn & Galezano Insurance. The course ends November 16, 2020 with a virtual graduation ceremony.

To apply, visit www.goodwillswfl.org/microenterprise, or call (239) 995-2106 ext. 2215. The six-week 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.