Operation JumpStart: Building Communities of Opportunity

The Best Southwest SBDC is hosting two Operation Jumpstart Programs this fall:

• 12 weekly sessions begin Thursday, September 6.
  Special dates:
  • September 13 - No class
  • October 25 - No class
  • December 10 - Plan is due in order to graduate - No class
  • December 20 - Graduation
• 12 weekly sessions begin Tuesday, September 18.
  Special dates:
  • November 20 - No class
  • December 11 - No class
  • December 18 - Graduation
  • Download Class Schedule and Topic List (.pdf)

Before you quit your job or invest your life savings, wouldn't it be nice to know whether your business idea has merit? In Operation JumpStart: First Step, you'll examine your business idea from every angle. Not only will it help you make a decision about starting your business, you will discover whether the life of an entrepreneur is right for you.

Operation JumpStart is a practical, hands-on, microenterprise development program designed to help entrepreneurs like you test the feasibility of your business ideas and plan to launch new ventures. By accelerating the number of new busniesses and helping entrepreneurs succeed, Operation JumpStart contributes to building and sustaining strong, vibrant communities and economies.

This entrepreneurial business training and mentoring program relies on:

• A proven curriculum developed for the microentrepreneur.
• A wide range of training topics, including:
  • Concept development
  • Market research
  • Market analysis
  • Financial projections
  • Case studies
• A supportive Facilitation Team and process, including:
  • An experienced Facilitator
  • Knowledgeable Business Coaches
  • Small group exercises
  • Weekly take-home assignments
  • Individual meetings with a business coach who can assist you with your preparation of a feasibility plan.

OJS is taught in 12-sessions, 1 night a week, using the curriculum Operation JumpStart: First Step. Pre-registration is required--please use link above. *Registration is not automatic acceptance into program*