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IBSA's AccessPoint - Construction Entrepreneur Training course is offered two to four times each year in a group or one-on-one setting. Graduates emerge from this 36-hour course with a full feasibility plan for their construction or skill-based businesses. This course is conducted by a knowledgeable team of one instructor and they have access to a knowledgeable business coach, The Construction Entrepreneur Training course offers participants a chance to interact with other small business professionals, procurement officers and corporate buyers. Business development services and assistance is offered to graduates in an effort to help them secure both government and corporate business as sub or prime contractors.

Topics covered include:

• Is running a construction or skill-based business right for me?
• Developing and communicating the business expectations
• Product and/or service - features and benefits
• Understanding permits, licenses and insurance required
• The various contracting opportunities offered by the local, state and federal government 
• Analysis of corporate procurement opportunities 
• Analysis of the market and industry competition
• Price and profitability
• Cash flow
• Plans for further action

Class size is limited to 15 and the cost is based on your ability to pay (all participants must meet the federal income guidelines).

To begin the application process, you must contact our office to schedule an interview (785) 422-0761.

Business development assistance: (for graduates)

• Creating professional correspondence
• Document Preparation Bids and Proposals
• Identifying opportunities on the open market Government & Corporate
• Locating finances and other resources necessary to complete a project
• Timely notification of bid/procurement and networking opportunities
• Completing registration for EIN and DUNS numbers
• Completing registration with the Central Contractor Registry (www.CCR.gov)
• Filing for and receive State Certifications as a Disadvantaged, Woman or Minority Business Enterprise

Construction Entrepreneur Training   |   Business Development   |   Entrepreneurial Training & Development

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