Classes, actually.
I'm still not sure that owning my own business is the right thing to do. So, I decided to take some classes to find out if it's even feasible.
One good thing about New York is that you can find anything you want, anywhere, anytime.
So of course I was able to find the perfect classes.
The Fashion Institute of Technology is part of the State University of New York (SUNY). And, they offer non-credit certificate programs in Creative Enterprise Ownership and Retail Experience Management.
Right now, I'm taking two "CEO" courses:
Setting a Course for your Business
Starting a business requires clear conceptions about your product or service, and about yourself. Examine your strengths, weaknesses, desires, and definition of success in order to develop a business description that will guide you through the planning process. Find the perfect name for your business; learn how to obtain licenses, permits, and tax identification numbers; and set up your business as a legal entity.
Formulating Your Financial Strategy
Forecasting sales for a new business is probably the hardest and most important element of financial planning. This course will guide you through the soundest methods for making sales projections and help you find the critical break-even point. Get the real stories behind banks, loans, grants, private investors, and credit.
Wish me luck!
(If you're interested in taking classes at FiT too, go to www.fitnyc.edu. They offer courses in design, fashion, art, communications, and business. And they have online courses, so you don't even have to live in New York!)
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