Resources
Now more than ever it is important for us to continue providing resources to those in our community with a desire to launch a sustainable business.
In an effort to implement social distancing and keep our participants and facilitators safe, Village Launch has transitioned our Business Entrepreneur Academy to virtual classes. In addition to our virtual classes we will be hosting free webinars for our alumni to help them pivot during this crisis and going forward.
We also have cultivated some amazing resources from our community partners for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
CO.STARTERS Refocus Webinar
Go back to the basics to save your business.
Join a two–hour virtual workshop that will help you find the focus and clarity you need to shift your mindset and find a new way forward. If you feel stuck, join us to identify your best next steps together.
In this workshop you will:
- Determine immediate next steps needed to stabilize
- Re-examine your venture using the CO.STARTERS Canvas
- Strategize how to better solve your customers’ changing needs
- Learn how to adapt or refine your business model
Community Resources
Community Works
CommunityWorks, a South Carolina US Treasury certified nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI), that provides critical financing for small businesses, affordable housing, and community development organizations and efforts. CW primarily serves underserved populations and communities, providing them with access to credit, financial services, and coaching.
SBA
Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. The SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.
SBDC
Small Business Preparedness and Recovery Resources for the Coronavirus: At the South Carolina SBDC Network, the health and well-being of our customers, employees, and community remain our top priority. We understand that this is a stressful time and that small businesses like yours may be experiencing unexpected consequences as a result of the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are committed to keeping you informed regarding our service offerings and resources to protect your small business. Our network of consultants is available via phone, email and online to provide disaster assistance should your business experience economic injury or other unintended consequences.