Mountain Biz Works provides minority, low-income individuals and women entrepreneurs funding, training and business coaching to start or expand their small business. Currently, Mountain Works provides assistance to entrepreneurs in certain qualifying counties in North Carolina (GO).
This program provides one on one business coaching and is tailored to meet the needs of the applicant. Each applicant receives coaching on how to set business goals and achieve them in a timely manner. The coach and applicant create a realistic business plan increasing the chances of success for the applicant.
The program provides small business loans up to $50,000 USD and can be used to start or expand a business. Each loan is customized to match the needs of the applicant and his or her business.
The program is an 8 week training course developed to prepare entrepreneurs on how to start and expand their own business and become financially independent. The class meets 3 hours per week and has a very flexible schedule. The cost is reasonable and has a sliding-fee scale depending on your income.
Mountain Biz Works offers advanced training courses in Marketing Principles and Financial Tools featuring Quickbooks Pro. The courses are offered at various Mountain Biz offices and have flexible schedules. To learn more about advanced training courses, contact your nearest Mountain Biz Office for more details.