FastTrac

Operated by New York City’s Small Business Services, FastTrac is a proven program of the Kauffman Foundation to help individuals formulate business plans, and advance through the steps to set up their own start-up ventures.

Course Description: FastTrac NewVenture is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs determine the viability of their business concepts and develop start-up strategies for their businesses.

Course Module: Six session classroom-based “crash course” held twice a week over a three week period. Course module includes:

Session 1: Entrepreneurial Profile, Personal Vision and Business Concept
Session 2: Market Research & Setting Financial Goals
Session 3: Cost Research & Pricing
Session 4: Funding Options & Writing a Business Plan
Session 5: Branding & Marketing
Session 6: Business Plan Presentations & Graduation

Course Structure: Each class is staffed by entrepreneurs serving as program facilitators, business coaches, and guest speakers.
Outcomes: By the end of the course, students will have vetted their business idea with experienced coaches and successful entrepreneurs, developed a strong business plan, and connected to services that will help them start their business, including NYC Business Solutions and NYC Business Express.

Course Details:

Class size: 20-30 participants per class
Eligibility criteria for applicants:
- Well thought out idea for new business
- New York City resident
- Two years of work experience
- Access to computer to complete assignments
- Commitment to attend all session and complete prep work

Course Dates

March 25th, March 30th, April 1st, April 6th, April 8th

How to Apply:

Acceptance Process: Apply for FastTrac NewVenture online and learn more at www.nyc.gov/FastTrac
Application Deadline: Rolling. Deadline for first FastTrac NewVenture course is Friday, March 13, 2009 at 5 P.M.

Contact Information:

Email FastTrac@sbs.nyc.gov
Call 311 and ask for FastTrac

Click here to read the FastTrac brochure.