The MADE program was created with the intention of helping new businesses enter the Orange County Market Place in order for their product or service to be recognized. During the four-week program, individuals will be taught the planning, marketing, and financing behind developing a business. Learning how they play a role and how to appropriately do each will get individuals closer to achieving their dream. After the program is finished, those that took the program will be given the chance to test out their concept at the OC Market Place.
Register through Eventbrite, answer the preliminary questions on the registration and one of our SBDC consultants will reach out to conduct a brief interview with you – 25 people will be selected for this program based on an interview process.
No cost to participate in the program.
Market Place vendor booth for a select few – a perfect opportunity to showcase your business!
In partnership with the Urban Workshop Program
This class will cover the basics of entrepreneurship including identifying resources; forming the corporate entity; conducting market research; licenses/permits, and solving your customer’s problem. This class will also cover building the manufacturing roadmap and a comprehensive introduction to Urban Workshop (UW) Solutions. This class will include a tour of the Urban Workshop.
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This class will focus on proving the viability of your business. We will explore niche markets; how to create financial model; building revenue and cost assumptions; inventory management, and pricing considerations.
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This class will focus on Marketing and Product Branding. This class will provide education and tips related to winning your first customers. The class will cover online (email, social media, website, etc.) marketing as well as how to identify other sales channels.
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*Zoom Webinar/ Online Presentation
This class will focus on operational considerations. We will cover shipping and fulfillment considerations, POS systems and customer service challenges.
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Our suite of programs are designed to guide businesses in the early stages to receive the information, resources, and assistance necessary to enter their given market in just a few weeks.
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Funded in part through a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
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