Grandes Sueños en Pequeñas Empresas by Centro Hispano de East Tennessee is a small business support initiative designed to guide Latino-owned entrepreneurs in the development, implementation, evaluation, and planning of their small businesses. By providing access to technical support and financial capital, Grandes Sueños en Pequeñas Empresas aims to empower small businesses for sustainable growth and long-term success.

CO.STARTERS Curriculum

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

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.