[GreaterPhilly] Fwd: [Nfbnet-members-list] Exclusive opportunities to learn about developing your own business – deadline approaching

[DENICE BROWN]

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> From: National Federation of the Blind via NFBNet-Members-List <nfbnet-members-list at nfbnet.org>
> Date: August 10, 2022 at 9:26:26 PM EDT
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> Subject: [Nfbnet-members-list] Exclusive opportunities to learn about developing your own business – deadline approaching
> Reply-To: National Federation of the Blind <communications at nfb.org>
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> Two Upcoming Programs to Learn about Business – From Getting Started to Securing the Funds
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> As President Riccobono shared in the 2022 Presidential Report, the National Federation of the Blind works to bridge the gaps leading to unemployment and underemployment among the Nation’s blind through our Center for Employment Opportunities initiative. And this year, we were a founding ambassador in the global launch of SmartJob, LLC. As part of that partnership, we are excited to share the following August business opportunities through Include, LLC. 
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> Track 1: From Idea to Business
> Do you have an idea that you think could be a business? Do you not know where to start? Or do you have a business at the beginning stages, but are not sure how to take it to the next level? In this upcoming webinar series, we will focus on the process of how to evaluate whether your idea is ready to become a business and how to make it happen. The curriculum will include:
> How to decide if your idea is worth pursuing 
> Testing your idea
> Developing a business model
> Finding the right team and defining roles including your own
> Getting funding for your idea
> Learn More & Register by August 17, 2022
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> Track 2: Raising Venture Capital 
> Do you have a startup that is ready to raise capital in the next 6-12 months? Our team of former venture capital and business executives will coach you 1:1 through the process of fundraising. Concepts may include but are not limited to:
> What is an equity investor, how they can help, and what do they look for?
> How to frame your vision,  team, company & market size
> How to describe your product and the problem it solves, map out your competition and choose metrics proving market validation
> How to write a marketing and sales strategy
> How to write a financial plan with projections
> How to finalize your pitch deck & how to secure an investor meeting
> This is a limited opportunity for people at a particular stage in your business. If you are interested, please
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> fill out the Track 2 application and we will reach out about scheduling an interview. Applications are due August 16, 2022.
> More details for both tracks available at https://www.includellc.org/.
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> About SmartJob, LLC
> SmartJob is a global company dedicated to closing the disability wealth gap by catalyzing employment through innovation. SmartJob serves as a first-of-its-kind social impact consultant and trusted source of market intelligence for donors and investors in the 1 billion+ person global disability market. We scout, source, advise, and support social entrepreneurs and early stage companies that are committed and focused on profound disability impact.
> Pursue the career you want. If you have questions or feedback, please email employment at nfb.org.
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