New Ventures Maine (NVME) has an open call for Venturing Forth, a free, online comprehensive business planning class for entrepreneurs.
For new entrepreneurs or current business owners, Venturing Forth helps participants create a written business plan from start to finish with feedback from facilitators and fellow entrepreneurs. The 60-hour course covers topics including the customer, competition, marketing, recordkeeping, taxes, financing, legal aspects, and more. In-class activities, guest speakers, and homework assignments lead to the completed business plan and road map for success. This comprehensive course also includes follow-up networking sessions.
Individuals complete an online application and attend an orientation and individual interview to participate in the class. The application is accessible online and is due by noon on Friday, March 21. Class size is limited to 15.
“This class supports small business owners in all aspects of creating their business plan,” said NVME Microenterprise Program Manager Alicia LaFosse. “Participants will not only learn through the class content, but they’ll also learn from their peers and from entrepreneurs in the community as they hone their vision and create their plan."
The Venturing Forth class will meet via Zoom on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 1 through June 24, 2025.
Anyone with a business idea or current business is welcome to apply.
The class also qualifies for three pass/fail credits from the University of Maine at Augusta upon approval of a completed business plan.
To request or complete an application, register for the orientation, or learn more, contact Alicia LaFosse at (207) 621-7457 or alicia.lafosse@maine.edu or visit the New Ventures Maine website.
About New Ventures MaineThe mission of NVME is to help Maine people succeed in the changing economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families. NVME achieves its mission by providing classes and individual coaching in planning careers, starting businesses, and managing money. New Ventures Maine is a statewide education and economic development program of the University of Maine at Augusta, University of Maine System, an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. For more information on the Venturing Forth program and other classes and services offered by New Ventures Maine, visit www.newventuresmaine.org.
Source: New Ventures Maine
