Courses & Training Programs

Bold En Business, Inc. offers SBA-aligned entrepreneurship and small business training courses designed to support government-funded programs, workforce initiatives, and economic development efforts. Courses may be delivered as standalone workshops, multi-session cohorts, or integrated program components.

All courses are customizable to meet program objectives, grant requirements, and participant needs.

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Foundations

Start a Business 101

An introductory course covering the fundamentals of business ownership.

Topics include:

  • • Business structures and registration
  • • Market research and validation
  • • Licensing and compliance basics
  • • Introduction to business planning

Business Planning & Strategy

Provides structured guidance on developing a comprehensive business plan.

Topics include:

  • • Business model development
  • • Market positioning
  • • Operations planning
  • • Growth strategies

Access to Capital & Financial Readiness

SBA Loan Readiness

Prepares entrepreneurs to pursue SBA-backed and traditional financing.

Topics include:

  • • Lender expectations
  • • Financial documentation requirements
  • • Readiness assessment
  • • Borrower preparation

Financial Projections & Cash Flow

Introduces participants to financial forecasting and cash flow management.

Topics include:

  • • Income statements and balance sheets
  • • Cash flow projections
  • • Break-even analysis
  • • Financial decision-making

Business Credit & Funding Education

Provides education on building and managing business credit.

Topics include:

  • • Business credit profiles
  • • Credit readiness
  • • Funding options overview

Government Contracting & Certifications

Government Contracting 101

An introductory course covering public-sector contracting fundamentals.

Topics include:

  • • Federal, state, and local contracting overview
  • • SAM registration basics
  • • NAICS and small business classifications
  • • Procurement readiness

Business Certifications Overview

Education on small business certification programs.

Topics include:

  • • Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
  • • Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
  • • 8(a) Business Development Program (overview)

Grant Readiness (Non-Writing)

Grant Readiness & Program Alignment

Focuses on preparing organizations to pursue grant opportunities.

Topics include:

  • • Readiness assessment
  • • Budget fundamentals
  • • Program alignment
  • • Compliance considerations

Note: Grant writing services are not provided.

Workforce & Specialized Entrepreneurship Programs

Workforce Readiness & Entrepreneurship

Supports workforce and economic development initiatives.

Topics include:

  • • Entrepreneurial skill development
  • • Business readiness
  • • Transition-to-entrepreneurship education

Veteran Entrepreneurship Support

Provides tailored entrepreneurship education for veterans and transitioning individuals.

Delivery Methods

Courses may be delivered through:

  • • Live virtual instruction
  • • In-person classroom training
  • • Cohort-based programs
  • • Hybrid formats

Curriculum may be adapted to meet SBA, workforce, or grant-funded program requirements.

Partnership Information

Bold En Business, Inc. delivers courses through:

  • • SBA-funded programs (SBDCs, WBCs, MBDA partners)
  • • Prime contractors
  • • State and local government agencies
  • • Nonprofit and economic development organizations

Pricing Notice

Pricing is determined based on scope of work, program duration, delivery method, and funding requirements.

Formal quotes are provided upon request.

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