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New Entrepreneurship certificate program: Learn how to launch a business!

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By Ellen Lux, Director, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A common question we get from first-time visitors to the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) is, “How do I start my business?”  In response, the CIE, in collaboration with key business faculty, developed a 100% online, Entrepreneurship certificate program. In a series of six courses, we cover five essential smart business startup steps. Students walk away with a roadmap to launch their business. CIE advisors are available for additional coaching and mentoring upon completion of the program.

Benefits of this certificate program include:

  • 100% online to accommodate any schedule
  • Can be completed in less than three months
  • Interactive and fun! Features engaging assessments, trivia, discussions, videos and expert feedback
  • Students work on developing their business plan, not abstract “bookwork”
  • Taught by subject matter experts and business owners with first-hand experience who understand the challenges and benefits of business ownership
  • Students earn a certificate and college credit. Completing all six courses earns three elective business credits

Have you been thinking about starting a business, but don’t know how to get started?  Find out more about this exciting new educational program! 

 

Business coaching for entrepreneurs free and online

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By Ellen Lux, Director, Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

With all the time we’ve spent at home lately, I wouldn’t be surprised if more than a few students and staff have come up with some pretty great ideas for starting a new business. 

Don’t lose that momentum!  Attend one of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship’s (CIE) drop-in-days – via Zoom, led by our faculty.

Bob James, The CIE’s faculty-in-residence for entrepreneurship, will conduct sessions every other Monday, 7/6/20 to 8/3/20, from 1 to 3 pm.

Tanya Balcom, the CIE’s faculty-in-residence for business will conduct sessions every other Wednesday, 7/1/20 to 8/5/20, from 10 am to noon. 

Both James and Balcom are full-time Macomb professors and business owners in their own right. Zoom into one of their sessions for free coaching and mentoring on how to turn your great idea into a profitable one. No appointment necessary! Just “visit” the drop-in session (above) of your choice on the appropriate date and time, or access the Zoom session you want through the college’s calendar.