This is a past event.


Is Entrepreneurship Right For You? - CWE RI - in person

 3/20/2024
 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (EDT)
Canceled
 3/20/2024 8:00 AM (EDT)

Supporting Communities$0.00
Disrupting Industries$10.00
Making Waves$30.00
Lifting Up the World$50.00
Registration Policies

Maria
Providence RI 02903

Business Start-up/Preplanning

Explore entrepreneurship and small business ownership in this information session.

Decide whether starting your own business is right for you.

During this workshop, you will:

• Learn about the common traits and characteristics of entrepreneurs

• Identify the risks and rewards of self-employment

• Conduct a self-assessment that will help you decide if business ownership is right for you

• Discuss the importance of a business plan

• Find out more about CWE programs and resources that can help you move forward with your business idea

At the end of the session, you will have the opportunity to schedule a one-one-one consultation with a CWE staff member.

 

Intro Level: This class is intended for people just exploring this topic.  Expect to get walk through slides and definition level information.

This class is a webinar style which means that it is more of a traditional lecture or panel discussion model.  We do not expect your camera to be on but we would love questions in the chat.  These sessions are recorded.





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Registration Policies:

Registration and Fees: 

CWE is pleased to offer a sliding scale pricing system across our region. You choose to pay what feels right to you, no questions asked.We have moveaway from the scholarship model to the sliding pay scale model in order to bring more equity into our pricing model. We know that scholarship applications rarely reflect the true economic situation of our clients and that as our client, you are the best judge of your economic situation. We trust you to make the choice that best reflects your ability to pay.  

We encourage you to use this as an opportunity to take stock of your financial resources, your privilege and how that has affected your ability to pay. Some things that might make you consider paying less on our scale include; carrying significant debt, caring for dependents (children, parents, family members, etc), experiencing discrimination in hiring, being a member of a historically marginalized group, or being eligible for public assistance. Some things that might make you consider paying more on our scale include:home ownership, expendable income, family wealth, orhigher educationWith that said, don’t over think it, please just choose the level that resonates with you.  

What matters most to us is your active participation in the CWE community and feedback on your experience.   

Description of Each Level  

  • You might choose the Supporting Communities ticket level if you are having trouble making ends meet, receiving public assistance or accessing safety net programs, are a resource partner, or feel you could not participate at another ticket level.  

  • You might choose the Disrupting Industries ticket level if you are at the formation or start up stage of your business and are starting to make sales, if you are meeting your basic financial needs, or if you feel like you are able to support CWE’s mission at this ticket price. 

  • You might choose the Making Waves ticket level if you are at a growth stage of your business, if you are meeting more than your basic financial needs, or if you feel like you are able to support CWE’s mission at this ticket price.  

  • You might choose the Lifting Up The World ticket level if you are in the development or expansion stage of the business, you are meeting more than your basic financial needs, or if you feel like you are ready to give to the CWE community in a way that allows us to offer these opportunities to all clients, regardless of ability to pay. 

If you are interested in donating to CWE in general, please see our donation page on our website: www.cweonline.org/Get-Involved/Ways-to-Give 

Recordings Policy Recordings will be available for 60 days after the original session.

Refund Policy: Refunds will only be available for classes that are not recorded.  Clients must request a refund3 business daysin advance of the class andWBCs have 30 days from the date of the refund request to decide whether to grant the refund and to process it. Refunds for multiweek classes that have already started are at the discretion of the center’s director.

Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.