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Here’s what to know about business owner training seminars being offered by Launch Lenawee

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Here’s what to know about business owner training seminars being offered by Launch Lenawee

ADRIAN — Through a partnership with the Greater Lenawee Chamber of Commerce and with funding from the Adrian-Tecumseh Smart Zone, Launch Lenawee has been able to expand its course offerings to give business owners and entrepreneurs a better advantage when it comes to running their business successfully.

This partnership and funding have allowed Launch Lenawee, a small business incubation program housed at the Adrian Armory Events Center, to offer several business owner training seminars over the next couple of months.

The first training session, “Using Metrics to Guide Your Business,” was held Tuesday, Oct. 1. Additional weekly seminars are planned during October, November and through most of December.

Each of the trainings will be held at the Adrian Armory near downtown Adrian, 230 W. Maumee St., from 6 to 8 p.m. Registrants are welcome to bring their own food and beverages with them, an announcement said, as food will not be provided. There is a cost of $10 associated with each training. Registration can be completed online at greaterlenaweechamber.org/business-education. Announcements and updates for the trainings will be posted on the Launch Lenawee Facebook page.

The upcoming classes and a short description of each of them is as follows:

  • Tuesday, Oct. 8: “Business Start-Up Costs.” Learn to identify, estimate and manage the various costs involved in starting a business, including initial investments, operational expenses and contingency plans.
  • Oct. 15: “Create Your Business Budget.” This course provides a step-by-step guide to creating a comprehensive business budget, helping you allocate resources effectively and plan for financial stability.
  • Oct. 22: “Maintaining Cash Flow.” Gain insights into the importance of cash flow management, including techniques for forecasting, monitoring and optimizing cash flow to ensure business sustainability.
  • Oct. 29: “How to Read and Use Financial Statements.” Develop the skills to interpret and analyze financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements to make informed business decisions.
  • Nov. 5, 12, 19 and 26: “Powerful Presentations.” Learn the fundamentals of creating effective PowerPoint slides including layout, design and incorporating multimedia elements to enhance your presentations. This course covers the process of building a compelling presentation, from organizing content and structuring your message to designing visuals that support your narrative. Master the art of delivering presentations with confidence, clarity and impact, focusing on techniques for engaging your audience and conveying your message effectively.
  • Dec. 3 and 10: “Marketing and Social Media.” Explore the essentials of marketing in the digital age, with a focus on leveraging social media platforms to build brand awareness, engage customers and drive sales.
  • Dec. 17: “Recruiting and Retaining Employees in a Contemporary Workplace.” Learn modern strategies for attracting and retaining top talent in today’s competitive job market, including best practices for onboarding, employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Other new classes will be coming in 2025, Launch Lenawee’s announcement said, as will its signature series for new entrepreneurs.

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“We’ve also created a new learning series called ‘Ask the Experts,’ where we bring together panels of experts to address your business-related questions, including attorneys, accountants, insurance agents, bankers, compliance agents, IT experts and more,” Shelia Blair with the Adrian Armory and Launch Lenawee said in the announcement.

The mission of Launch Lenawee is to support and develop entrepreneurs and small businesses in Lenawee County by providing them access to business development services, mentorship, business loans and networking opportunities. 

Contact Blair via email at sheila@launchlenawee.org with questions.

— Contact reporter Brad Heineman at bheineman@lenconnect.com or follow him on X, formerly Twitter: twitter.com/LenaweeHeineman.

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