Access Pennsylvania Main Street connects small to medium-sized businesses to the Internet, electronic commerce, and global trade. The program teaches Pennsylvania business people about the potential of electronic commerce to dramatically increase access to resources and to expand their available markets. The 12-hour e-business for Small Business course is taught in an easy to understand format in an informal classroom setting. A substantial portion of the course consists of hand-on exploration of the Internet.
A small business curriculum specifically developed to enable start-up and home-based entrepreneurs to explore the ability to achieve self-sufficiency through self-employment. Materials are appropriate for general audience, limited resource clients, or for farm families who wish to diversify their source of income, and are available in Spanish as well as English. The 15 sessions cover: What it takes to be a successful entrepreneur; how to develop and test your business concept; how to select the best business entry option; how to organize and manage your business; how to research and market your business; how to understand and get your financials in order; how and where to get funding for your business; how to determine the feasibility of your business concept; and how to network with other entrepreneurs.
The course for agricultural entrepreneurs is aimed at those individuals who have started or are thinking about starting an agricultural based venture that is not tied to large scale, commodity-style production. The materials are specifically designed for the individual who is searching for innovative ideas and enhanced marketing opportunities in the area of agriculture. This 10–session course is often delivered over an 12-week period.
