Turning Your Hobby Into a Business (6 week virtual)
2023-06-06 18:00 - 2023-07-11 20:00, 2023-06-13 18:00 - 2023-07-18 20:00, 2023-06-20 18:00 - 2023-07-25 20:00 UTC | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
The pathway from “creating for fun” to “creating for business” is anything but straightforward, but LAEDA WBC is here to help you navigate the swerves and curves. One part of the journey is transitioning from designing & creating for friends to producing for customers beyond your inner circle.

– How do you meet a larger number of orders
– How do you satisfy a wider variety of customers’ demands?
– How do you make sure each product looks the same or that each service is delivered at the same level of quality EVERY TIME?

We recommend that you attend all 6 seminars in the series to gain the most benefit. Those who attend at least 4 of 6 seminars will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Below are the seminars in the series:

– 5/16/2023 Product Development and Production Process
– 5/23/2023 Understanding the Power of Marketing
– 5/30/2023 Sales Channels that Exist for Side Hustle Businesses
– 6/6/2023 Money, Banking, & Credit
– 6/13/2023 Business Administration & Bookkeeping
– 6/20/2023 Final Show & Tell, Business Pitch &
Presentation of Certificates of Completion

Alumni Networking Event: Savings, Investing, and Retirement Planning
2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:00
Started and expanded your business? Ready to get serious about your long-term future? Attend this seminar to learn about best practices in saving and investing as a self-employed small business owner. Take the steps now to set yourself up to retire from your business in the future!

Turning Your Hobby Into a Business (6 Week - In Person)
2023-09-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Joseph’s Carpenter Society, 20 Church Street, Camden, 08105, United States
The pathway from “creating for fun” to “creating for business” is anything but straightforward, but LAEDA WBC is here to help you navigate the swerves and curves. One part of the journey is transitioning from designing & creating for friends to producing for customers beyond your inner circle.

– How do you meet a larger number of orders
– How do you satisfy a wider variety of customers’ demands?
– How do you make sure each product looks the same or that each service is delivered at the same level of quality EVERY TIME?

We recommend that you attend all 6 seminars in the series to gain the most benefit. Those who attend at least 4 of 6 seminars will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Below are the seminars in the series:

– 9/26/2023 Product Development and Production Process
– 10/03/2023 Understanding the Power of Marketing
– 10/10/2023 Sales Channels that Exist for Side Hustle Businesses
– 10/17/2023 Money, Banking, & Credit
– 10/24/2023 Business Administration & Bookkeeping
– 10/31/2023 Final Show & Tell, Business Pitch &
Presentation of Certificates of Completion

Food Trucking 101 - 8 Week Series (In-Person)
2024-03-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-04-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
ARE YOU READY TO BE A FOOD TRUCKER?
FOOD TRUCKING 101
A Complete Course for Start-Up Food Truckers
Ever thought about starting a food truck? Our Food Trucking 101 gives you a roadmap on how to navigate start-up phase including costs, legal requirements, and best practices for aspiring operators.
Food Trucking 101 is an 8 week course that gives those thinking about starting a mobile food business a complete understanding of the industry and the steps needed to get a mobile food business off the ground.
The course is held one-night per week from 6:00pm – 8: 00pm over an eight week period. Those who complete 6 of the 8 classes will receive a certificate of completion.
Program Curriculum:
– 03/26/2024 – Overview of the Food Truck 101
– 04/02/2024 – The Business Plan and Your Startup Strategy – Part I
– 04/09/2024 – What’s Your Flavor? Deciding Your Concept and Menu
– 04/16/2024 – Food Truck Laws, Regulations, Licenses & Inspection (In Person)
– 04/23/2024 – Marketing & Market Analysis
– 04/30/2024 – Food Production & Facilities
– 05/07/2024 – The Business Plan and Your Startup Strategy – Part II
– 05/14/2024 – Laying a Solid Foundation – Bookkeeping, Hiring and Taxes

From the Kitchen to the Boardroom: Turning Your Small Business or Hobby into an Empire (Virtual)
2024-04-18 18:30 - 20:30 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
Do You have a great skill or talent? Do you have an idea but not sure what to do next? Do you have a craft or service that you want to turn into a business?
Whether it’s a craft or service, many have an entrepreneurial spirit. LAEDA WBC in conjunction with the southern New Jersey chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW SNJ) presents: From the Kitchen to the Boardroom – How to Turn Your Small Business or Hobby into an Empire. Attend this seminar to learn:
• Practical Steps for Launching or Growing a Business
• Why a Business Plan is the key to Success
• What it Takes to Secure a Business Loan
• Minority and Women-owned Certifications
• Developing a Marketing Message and Creating a Marketing Plan

Turning Your Hobby Into a Business (6 Week Virtual Series)
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-05-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | LAEDA WBC Virtual Event, Online, NJ, 08102
The pathway from “creating for fun” to “creating for business” is anything but straightforward, but LAEDA WBC is here to help you navigate the swerves and curves. One part of the journey is transitioning from designing & creating for friends to producing for customers beyond your inner circle.

– How do you meet a larger number of orders
– How do you satisfy a wider variety of customers’ demands?
– How do you make sure each product looks the same or that each service is delivered at the same level of quality EVERY TIME?

We recommend that you attend all 6 seminars in the series to gain the most benefit. Those who attend at least 4 of 6 seminars will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Below are the seminars in the series:

– 5/16/2024 Product Development and Production Process
– 5/23/24 Understanding the Power of Marketing
– 5/30/2024 Sales Channels that Exist for Side Hustle Businesses
– 6/6/24 Money, Banking, & Credit
– 6/13/24 Business Administration & Bookkeeping
– 6/20/24 Final Show & Tell, Business Pitch &

Presentation of Certificates of Completion

Introduction to Entrepreneurship
2025-01-28 18:00 - 20:30 | Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill Township, 08034, United States
LAEDA’s Intro to Entrepreneurship is for individuals who are in the idea stage in their entrepreneurial journey. This is person seminar lays out the realities of the entrepreneurial journey and key factors to consider before getting started. Once you know where you are in the journey, you will learn about all of LAEDA’s no cost courses and counseling services and how they can help you reach your goals. This course is free but registration is required.
Course Includes:

Entrepreneurial Personality Assessment
Understanding The Journey
Are You Really Ready to Be An Entrepreneur?
Assessing Where You Are in the Journey
Resources & Strategies to Get Started

Register Today!

In-Person: The Art of Networking
2025-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Burlington County Library, 5 Pioneer Blvd, Westampton Township, NJ, 08060, United States
Are you struggling to connect with new people and build valuable relationships? Join our engaging workshop to enhance your networking skills! You’ll learn effective communication techniques for initiating conversations, identify networking opportunities that align with your goals, and prepare for events with confidence. We’ll also cover the importance of post-event follow-up and maintaining relationships with new contacts. By the end of the session, you’ll have practical tools to approach networking confidently and expand your professional circle. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Hosted in collaboration with the Burling County Department of Economic Development
https://www.bcbridges.org/economic-development/

Register Today!

In Person: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business Series Unit 1- Intro- Product Development and Production Process
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:30 | TBD
The pathway from “creating for fun” to “creating for business” is anything but straightforward, but LAEDA is here to help you navigate the swerves and curves. One part of the journey is transitioning from designing & creating for friends to producing for customers beyond your inner circle.

Do you have a product or service that would be in demand
Is your production process scalable as you get more orders

How do you make sure each product looks the same or that each service is delivered at the same level of quality EVERY TIME?

We will cover each of these questions and more in this first session.

Registration will begin 1 month before program start

Business Planning
2025-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | 5 Pioneer Blvd Westampton NJ 08060, 5 Pioneer Blvd, Westampton, NJ, 08060
A business plan is more than just a checklist item; it’s a crucial tool that transforms your vision into reality. Join our upcoming live event to learn the importance of having a business plan and the key elements it should include. You’ll learn which sections to prioritize to create an effective plan. By the end of the session, you’ll feel confident in your ability to develop a strategic blueprint that supports your business growth and stability.

Registration will begin 1 month before program start

In Person: Turning Your Hobby Into a Business Series Unit 2- Understanding the Power of Marketing
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:30 | TBD
Session Two is all about identifying who your best customers are and how to reach them so they buy from you instead of your competition. Don’t worry if you haven’t had any sales yet. In this session, we’ll learn about

Identifying your target customer and why this is so important
Where and how to find this target customer
Why it’s important to know that advertising and promotion are NOT the same as marketing
How customers are not only a source of income but of information as well

Registration will begin 1 month before program start
