NxLeveL for Creatives is an 11-session, 30-hour course that is specifically designed for right-brained thinkers. This course offers a fun, accessible way to map out your business success.

• Develop a clear vision for your business
• Meet other creative start-up entrepreneurs
• Network with and learn from successful creative business owners
• Receive one-on-one assistance to help you complete your business plan
• Discover tools and resources to help you launch and grow your business
• Attend a lenders panel to learn more about funding options and meet potential lenders
• Receive free registration to ALL Denver Metro SBDC seminars while you are enrolled in the course

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Session 1: Developing Your Business Concept
Session 2: Understanding Budgets and Financials (1)
Session 3: Business Start-Up Options (1) and Market Research
Session 4: Business Start-Up Options (2)
BONUS: Accounting Basics I & II
Session 5: Business Fundamentals
Session 6: Testing the Idea: Marketing Research and Analysis
Session 7: Getting to the Market: Marketing Strategies
Session 8: Funding Options Panel
Panelists:
Small Business Administration
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Liquid Capital of Colorado
Wells Fargo
Colorado Enterprise Fund
Preferred Lending Partners
Colorado Lending Source
Session 9: Understanding Budgets and Financials (2)
Session 10: Getting Started and Managing the Future
Session 11: Graduation/Business Plan Awards

ELIGIBILITY

The ideal candidate for NxLeveL is an entrepreneur starting a new business venture or a current business owner looking to revisit their business plan. Current business owners looking to develop a strategic growth plan should apply for the FastTrac GrowthVenture program.

INVESTMENT

The cost of the course is $495. Each additional employee from the same company may attend for $175. Included in your investment is:

• Ten 3-hour NxLeveL sessions
• Book and workshop materials
• Five hours of one-on-one consulting
• Dinner at graduation ceremony
• The chance to compete in a business plan competition with prizes for first, second and third place

REGISTRATION