Legal Basics and Insurance
Jeffrey Schwartz will be presenting on “Legal Basics and Insurance” at the Entrepreneurship is Everyone’s Business event that is tailored to support main street, hospitality, business consultancies and creatives (including visual artists, photographers, jewelry designers and more). Other business types are welcome, and the program is open not only to not-yet-open ventures, but also to early-stage businesses ready to improve and grow.
A Unique Approach: Four Phases covering Learning, Mentorship, Pitching, and Long-Term Support
Unlike a traditional business boot camp, ICS emphasizes continued coaching, mentorship and community accountability over time. The program is structured in four phases:
- Learn (February through April) with six core business classes and then 2 elective tracks of 3 classes each serving the needs of artists and creatives as well as the more traditional business.
- Guide (May), where class participants are paired with mentors from SCORE or Saratoga Arts to help refine their Business Plan and model. We also host regular Ask Me Anything nights, held in conjunction with SUNY Adirondack, during this phase with local business people sharing their expertise by answering questions from our entrepreneurs.
- Pitch (June), where participants present their finalized business plans and concepts to key regional funding sources, including banks, development groups, and government sources.
- Support (July through December) This phase focuses on building peer-to-peer support networks and a community of entrepreneurs balancing work, life, and startup growth. The program culminates in Everyone’s Business Demo Day, a public showcase where graduates can gain exposure and present to community leaders, potential customers, and investors as they take the next step toward expansion.
