There’s no shortage of enthusiasm for starting or growing a business. And seemingly no limit to the availability of “how to,” “what to do,” and even “when to do it” guides for entrepreneurs.  So how do you find your way through the clutter to find the information you really want? Get the answers you are looking for with FastTrac NewVenture.

Designed specifically for entrepreneurs in the early stages of business development, FastTrac NewVenture not only helps you uncover the answers, it also helps you determine the questions to ask.

Owning your own business is the American dream. Building it to withstand the test of time requires a unique set of tools. That’s where FastTrac NewVenture makes a difference by providing the opportunity to:

• Exploring Entrepreneurship
• Identifying and Meeting Market Needs
• Objectively evaluate your concept and plans for moving forward.
• Develop a working knowledge of business fundamentals such as marketing, product/service development, management, and financials.
• Begin building an infrastructure for your business operations and processes.
• Explore the risk and success factors in the marketplace.
• Understand how to access the human, financial, and business resources.
• Network with entrepreneurs and professionals.
• Respond to changes that can impact your business.
• Build an actionable business plan

FastTrac NewVenture will run for 8 weeks at the same time and location.  For more information and/or to register, call the UNI SBDC at 319-236-8123.  Cost for the class is $149.