Program Requirements:

• Participants are required to attend all business coaching seminars.

  • Business seminars are held biweekly on Wednesdays.

• Participants will use the services provided at Maker13 for a minimum of 4 hours per week during the length of the program.

• Participants will sell a product within 3 months of the program's start date.

• Participants will actively work on a business and sustainability plan with guidance from industry leaders.

Program Results:

• Participants will graduate from the program with the following:

  • Finished Product

  • Completed Sustainability Plan

  • Business Entity Created

  • Program Completion Certificate

Business Coaching Seminars:

• Participants are required to attend all the following seminars over a six-month period:

  • Welcome to the Make Your Move Program: Program expectations, Maker13 safety, and an introduction to writing a business plan

  • Drafting a Business Plan

  • Learn how to think like a business owner and focus on your talents.

  • Idea Generation: Research ideas/products and examine the competitive analysis

  • Let’s Be Legal: Setting up a Tax ID and business entity

  • Finances: Bank accounts and record-keeping

  • Budgets: Determine production costs, structure, and product logistics

  • Branding and Marketing: Learn social media and selling platforms

  • Sustainability: How to keep the momentum going.

  • Elevator Pitch: Public speaking tips and networking

  • Graduation: Ribbon cutting, product showcase, and celebration

• Participants will meet Wednesdays at 6:00pm. The seminars will last approximately 2 hours. (Click here for seminar dates)