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Centro Hispano’s Grandes Sueños en Pequeñas Empresas is a small business support initiative designed to guide Latino entrepreneurs in the development, implementation, evaluation, and planning of their small businesses. By providing access to technical support, financial capital, and general business management knowledge, Grandes Sueños en Pequeñas Empresas aims to empower Latino small business owners to work toward sustainable growth and long-term success.
I want to thank Centro for everything that Grandes Sueños en Pequeñas Empresas has given me. Knowledge opens doors for us, helps us make fewer mistakes, and be more productive and efficient.

– Nayali Sosa

CO.STARTERS 

CO.STARTERS is an internationally recognized program that aims to open the door for entrepreneurs to thrive. This program develops and fine tunes ideas, so that participants gain a deeper understanding of how to create sustainable business practices. By strengthening market knowledge, participants are able to progress more confidently and effectively toward their end goal. CO.STARTERS also offers real-time feedback through a network of peers, mentors, and business services to provide the accountability necessary to achieve success.

Curriculum

Week 1

Knowing Yourself (Assumptions, Working Styles, Team Building, Obstacles)

Week 2

Knowing Your Customer (Problem, Solution, Benefit, Competition, Advantage, Customer)

Week 3

Getting the Relationship Right (Marketing & Message; Getting, Keeping & Growing Customers)

Week 4

Building the Model to Scale (Starting Small, Distribution, Revenue, Typical Sale, Price)

Week 5

Strengthening Your Structure (Business Structures, Licenses, IP, Hiring)

Week 6

Discovering the Bottom Line (Startup & Ongoing Needs, Fixed & Variable Costs)

Week 7

Accounting for Growth (Break-even Point, Sales Projections, Cash Flow, Accounting)

Week 8

Planning for the Future (Raising Capital, Growth Plans, Goal Setting, Pitch Prep)

Week 9

Sharing your Story / Celebration Night

Thanks to Centro Hispano for this project. For me, the “business incubator” is a fundamental part of setting up a subsidiary of my company. With their support with courses, workshops, and advice with highly qualified personnel, they expand the knowledge of the guidelines and laws that must be met to be part of the great entrepreneurs of this country.

I once again express my gratitude for supporting me to expand internationally.

– Misael Fragoso

Specialized Workshops with Field Experts
  • Licensing and Registration
  • Audits and Accounting
  • Taxes for Businesses
  • Insurance for Business
  • Obtaining your ITIN or EIN
One-On-One Consulting

Centro Hispano offers one-on-one consulting to both aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners who are seeking tools and skills to strengthen internal practices and plan for strategic growth.

Contact Hilda Castillo for more information at
hilda@centrohispanotn.org or 865.405.5189
My name is Yakelyn Marrero, Advertising and Marketing Technologist. I arrived 3 years ago in Knoxville Tennessee from Caracas Venezuela and I have developed different work activities to achieve my economic support in this country. I was lucky to meet Hilda Castillo, who opened the doors of Grandes Sueños en Pequeños Empresas for me and allowed me to be part of this great team of professionals. Having the program Grandes Sueños en Pequeñas Empresas simplifies the path of entrepreneurs. They know how to help all Latinos who, like me, dream of having their own business and growing in the United States. I feel fortunate to be able to count on this highly trained team that, regardless of the language, always has the tools to allow me to learn and understand all of the information that an entrepreneur in this country must manage. The expectations are very high on this path but I feel confident and very supported in the process by Grandes Sueños en Pequeños Empresas. I know that with them my dream of being a successful entrepreneur will come true.

– Yaquelin Marrero