The Business Sense Program offers small business-related workshops, office hours with our Business Sense Manager, and one-on-one business counseling all for FREE to Vermont residents.
Here’s how the Business Sense Program can help…
Free Community Workshops
Business Sense offers a range of workshops on topics like business finances, money stories, time management and hiring. Check out what’s coming up on our calendar.
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Virtual Office Hours
Office Hours are a great way to come and get your questions about business answered. Our Business Sense Manager, Emily Eley, is a two-time small business owner and expert in entrepreneurship. Bring your questions and leave with answers!
One-On-One Business Counseling
Have a business obstacle that needs some concentrated help? Try booking a free one-on-one business counseling session with our Business Sense Team. They’re sure to get you on your way!
About the Business Sense Program
Business Sense provides workshops and mentoring to enhance skills crucial for small business success. Whether you need to improve QuickBooks knowledge, pitch effectively to financial institutions, or get advice on reporting for taxes and loans, our counseling program can help.
Meet Our Business Sense Program Manager
Name: Emily Eley
Contact Info
Email: eeley@oppsvt.org
Phone: 802-497-2420 X146
Links to Previous Free Community Workshops.
Money Foundation
Week 4: How much should I pay myself?
Money Foundation
Week 3: Cash Flow Projections
Money Foundation
Week 2: Understanding My Finances
Money Foundation
Week 1: My Money Stories
Reviews
“Loved the Money Foundations workshop series with Emily! She breaks things down beautifully and recognizes the limitations of the system in which we live as well as the practical nature of running a small business. Highly recommend!”
Lori Lisai, Money Foundations participant Fall 2023
