Small Business Opportunities
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There are several types of opportunities available for small business owners. Each type has specific characteristics that are important to understand.
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Accelerators & Incubators
Accelerators and Incubators are programs that give businesses access to mentorship, investors and other support that help them become stable, self-sufficient and scaleable.
Learning Opportunities
As a small business owner, there is always something more to learn. Learning opportunities like workshops, seminars, and trainings teach business skills you can use to grow your business.
Capacity Building
Capacity Building and Technical Assistance opportunities build operational capacity with support in areas like marketing, web development, accounting, point of sales and more.
Vending Opportunities
Local vendor opportunities are a great way to get out in the community and get your business name out there. Opportunties might include pop-up shops, festivals, fairs and concerts.
Contests & Competitions
During business contests and competitions, entrepreneurs present their business concepts to a panel of judges for a chance to win a cash prize or investment capital.
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All Things Detroit
Welcoming over 12,000 shoppers twice a year, All Things Detroit events are a curated shopping experience that features over 200 small business vendors. Each year the event is held the Sunday before Easter and in November at Eastern Market in sheds 3, 4 & 5.
Apply to become a seller for the Nov. 3, 2024 event.
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TechTown Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition
TechTown Detroit’s Retail Boot Camp: E-commerce & Home-based Edition is a new, intensive, eight-week program specifically designed for home-based, pop-up and e-commerce businesses based in Wayne County, or owned by residents of Wayne County. The program curriculum is designed to strengthen business owners’ skill sets and grow their businesses as they look to thrive in today’s retail environment.
What is Covered
During sessions, action steps will be assigned. Discussions include but are not limited to the following topics:
- Sales channels and platforms
- Financial statements and accessing capital
- Packaging and pricing
- Identifying your target customer persona
- Inventory management
- Online presence and e-commerce
- Branding and marketing
- Developing and practicing your pitch
Business Support Includes:
- Eight weeks of in-person sessions facilitated by business development and retail experts
- Participants have the opportunity to pitch for up to $3,000
- All graduates receive post-graduation coaching from the TechTown team for three months
Eligibility:
Participants must have the following qualification:
- Have an e-commerce or home-based business
- Previous retail activity (pop-up or e-commerce transactions)
- Must live in or have a business located in Wayne County
TechTown is 100% committed to connecting all applicants to resources, regardless of program participation. Interested business owners are highly encouraged to complete the application.
There is no fee to apply to the program. The program fee upon acceptance is $299.
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July 30