Basics 70 (Saturdays)

BASICS 70
Day/Time:  Saturdays 10:00a-3:00p
Dates:  April 7, April 21, May 5, May 19 (four extended classes held every other week for a span of 8 weeks)
Location:   FREC - 2826 Bagley Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

Build Institute is offering BUILD BASICS - our core 8-week business and project planning class designed for aspiring and established entrepreneurs. Classes are taught by local experts and cover all the basics of starting a business – from licensing to financial literacy, market research to cash flow and more. You’ll leave the class with a completed business plan, a cohort of fellow entrepreneurs in Detroit, and the knowledge and confidence to take your idea to the next level.

Session topics include:

• Money Management & Life Skills
• Legal Structures, Licensing & Personal Budget
• Personal Credit, Start-up Costs & Overhead
• Sales Unit & Break Even Point
• Sales and Profit Goals & Cash Flow
• Target Markets, Market Research & Mission
• Research, Competition, Pricing & Goals
• Financing Sources & Loan Process
   

Registration Portal Instructions:

1. Click on the registration link for your class of choice and fill in your personal information. Please register as an INDIVIDUAL. Business partners will need to register and pay separately. You will be asked to create an account with Build Institute. You can log into your account at any time and update your personal information.

2. Once your information is submitted you will be taken to the class payment page. Build uses a Pay What You Can model so please choose a payment level that works for you (aka Admission level). Payments can be made via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover). If you would like to pay via check/money order or need to discuss a payment plan please contact us at class@buildinstitute.org or (313) 265-3590.

3. Once your application has been processed you will receive an email confirming your class details within 7-10 business days.  Add hello@buildinstitute.org to your contact list to avoid emails being marked as spam.