Programs and Workshops
Emerge and Rise™ nonprofit business incubator and accelerator is an initiative designed to help entrepreneurs and small business leaders to start, run, and place the infrastructure needed for sustainable growth and measurable impact in their organizations.
We cover:
- How to Start a Business in San Antonio
- Strategic Planning
- Goals and Objectives Definition
- Putting your Strategic Plan to Work
- Hiring Practices and Onboarding
- Marketing and Branding
- KPIs and OKRs
- Finances 101 / Budgeting
- Templates and Resources
- Risk Management
- Business Law
- Workshops
- Brick-and-mortar Management
Lotus Business 12-Week Program
Cohort 2 - February 28, 2023 (hybrid)
Emerge and Rise™ Small Business Incubator Program embraces business support services tailored to new and emerging companies to create sustainable businesses that contribute to local and regional economic growth.
Each cohort has no more than 15 members and runs every 15 weeks. You will be provided with all the resources, a workbook, weekly classes and workshops, and guidance on starting and operating your own business in San Antonio.
Requirement:
- 18 years or older (or have a guardian witness)
- A resident of Texas (San Antonio)
- Able to speak, write, and comprehend the English language
- Able to complete an application to determine your eligibility
- Able to comply with the Emerge and Rise™ Training Policies (including attendance, release of business status, and results to track long-term business outcomes, etc.)
- Current business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur with a strong desire to develop and launch a business in the San Antonio area
Schedule:
We meet weekly (once [some weeks twice] in person and once via Zoom) for 12 weeks with assigned homework for a successful launch/re-launch.
Cost:
$150 for 12-week attendance (scholarships available to many).
How To Get Started
Apply. Interested businesses must fill out an application detailing your experience and objectives.
Send a business plan. Submit your business plan for consideration or business model canvas. It doesn't have to be detailed, a summary will do (1 page).
Interview. All candidates participate in an interview to discuss the program further and provide more information about their business and needs. These interviews may take place in person or virtually.
Receive a decision. The program representatives will notify you of the decision through a phone call or email.
Note: no business or idea will be turned away; we will guide you in the right direction.
Emerge and Rise™ Business Incubator Membership:
Monthly Events Workshops
You are building your vision and planning.
- Create a vision and develop a good plan to open and run your business.
- Build your financial projections and marketing plans to know how to launch and operate your business. We will meet weekly for six sessions.
Access to new and improved programs.
Tailored programs for business success will help business owners develop business plans, goals, objectives, financial projections, and marketing strategies.
- Marketing Workshops - Once a Month
- Business Operations Workshops - Once a Month
- Leadership Workshops - Once a Month
- Finances and Taxes Workshops - Once a Month
- Networking Events - Monthly
- Technology Workshops - Monthly
- Discount on Attorney Services - 10%
- Discount on Marketing Services - 20%
- Discount on Business Services - 15%
Assistance for 18 months with core business operations (accounting, market research, marketing, legal compliance).
Cost of Membership:
$29/month or $300/year + free Lotus Program!
Sign Up for Membership
Our application process is very simple. You apply and receive a determination and a payment link within 48-72 hours.
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Certificate
Program Overview
This program is designed for youth ages 16-24. This course provides a hands-on experience working inside Entrepreneurship and Small Business that will show competency at an industry associate-level and is college and career ready. You will be able to demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Entrepreneurship and Small Business and complete tasks independently.
The ESB certification tests and validates foundation-level concepts and knowledge in entrepreneurship and small business management. These core concepts include entrepreneurship, recognizing and evaluating opportunities; planning for, starting, and operating a business; marketing and sales; venture capital and seed funding; and financial management.
It is recommended that students have at least 150 hours of instruction to prepare themselves to pass the ESB exam, and we will have 84 hours of in-person training.
Requirements:
- Must be between the ages of 16-24.
- Must be a High School or College student.
Schedule:
We will meet weekly for 3 hours, split into two days and have one Zoom session each week to ensure everyone is keeping and ready for the exam.
Fee:
The course is offered free of charge with all the materials we provide. There is an exam fee of $80 to be paid by the student. (scholarships available)
How to Get Started
Apply. Interested stundents must fill out an application detailing your interest.
Interview. All students will participate in an interview with their support system (parents or legal guardians) to discuss the program further. These interviews may take place in person or virtually.
Receive a decision. The program representatives will notify you of the decision through a phone call or email.
Note: this program will launch in February 2023. Application will open in December 2022.
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