Upcoming Flights
The North Coast SBDC has upcoming flight programs
available to small business owners.
We are now planning the following flight(s) in Del Norte County:
Cosmetology
This is an opportunity for local aestheticians, nail technicians, hair stylists, hair colorists, makeup artists, electrologists, and other related professionals to participate in a free, intensive business training, mentorship, and resource development program. Tentative start: February 2012.
We are now planning the following flight(s) in Humboldt County:
Artists
This is an opportunity for people/businesses involved in artists, craft persons, arts manufacturers, and design/decorative professionals to particpate in a free, intensive business training, mentorship, and resource development program. Tentative start: March 2012.
Please click on a link for more information about each flight. If a link is not available, more information will be posted soon.
What is a flight?
A flight is a business assistance program that is designed for a specific industry. Participants obtain business counseling, attend industry-specific workshops, and participate in business planning, marketing, and other intensive projects that are aimed at assisting the business owners to reach their goals. Participants also complete a Business Plan and attend all Business Basics Series workshops during the program.
Why is it called a flight?
The term flight refers to a few different ideas. The first notion of a flight is a group, and our flights include a group of business owners all in a similar industry. The second notion of the word flight comes from the idea of going from one place to another; the intention of the flight is for the business owners to go from one place in running their businesses to another (more successful, knowledgeable, profitable) place in their businesses. The third idea of the flight is that it is a collection of a few different components, as in our workshops, advising, and peer group, all collaboratively make up the whole program or flight.
- Most services are available FREE.
- All services are confidential.
- Space is limited.
Each flight includes:
- Individualized advising
- Completion of a business plan
- Regular workshops
- Industry-specific technology
- Peer counseling
- Networking
- Much more!
Qualification criteria:
- 5 or fewer employees (including all owners)
- Committed to attending all workshops and counseling appointments
- Complete a business plan (by the end of the flight)
- Overall readiness, compatibility and commitment to the program
Examples of current and/or past flights:
