Find out what you will learn in our LEADING EDGE program! Whether you’ve already started your business, or are in the planning stage, this 1.5 hour informational session is FREE, and allows you to ask questions of the instructor.
Sept. 12, 2023
Tuesdays, 5-8 pm
Virtual (Online)
9 Weeks
$399
Your county or city may be offering partial or full scholarships for this course. We are proud to work with our partners to offer this course at a substantial discount (50% off!) for a total of only $199 tuition. This is an incredible benefit, and we are grateful for the sponsorships listed below:
LEADING EDGE is for business owners and future business owners who desire focused education, accountability, networking, and the tools to build a strategic business plan.
Tuition for this program is $399.
Subsidized tuition offered by our partners is $199 (50% discount!)
(Please see the Local Scholarship Programs links above to find out if your city/zip qualifies. Address verification and local business license requirements may apply. Payment is required upon registration.)
Nancy has 25 years of experience in corporate training, human resources, and vocational business training. Nancy’s passion is helping business owners start or improve their businesses by understanding all the components to build a strong business foundation. She takes great pleasure in helping owners with strategic planning and business plan development. She spent ten years at national Education College in California, as a teacher, Business Department Chairperson and Director of Education, as well as 14 years with AAA Colorado as Director of Corporate Training before joining Suzy to create Apis Business Solutions.
Besides working side-by-side with Suzy to build Apis Business Solutions, she is a trainer and consultant at the SBDC (Small Business Development Center) Metro Denver focusing on small business development as start-ups. She also designs and manages business training delivered through Apis. She and her husband, David have four grown children and eight grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys genealogy, bead embroidery and collecting antiques.
Nancy’s areas of expertise are:
Leading Edge is a comprehensive business program designed to give you the training and resources you need to Start & Grow your business. Leading Edge is a blend of learning and building, using a three tiered approach; one-on-one consulting, the EL3 learning platform and our Leading Edge business workshop & other workshops. Our goal is to get you to your grand opening and grow your business.
Leading Edge Business Workshop
Ten-week workshop designed to teach you how to own and operate a business. You will participate in an interactive environment working with your business model, hearing from experts on how to market and operate your business.
Workshops
All North Metro Denver SBDC workshops free for one year.
The EL3 Learning Platform
The foundation to a successful business starts with the owner. The EL3 Learning Platform is your educational resource. A virtual classroom built on the Schoology platform, packed with the resources you will need to start your business. EL3 is a 10 unit online training covering marketing, operations and finance, the three pillars your business will be built on.
One-on-One Consulting
This is where we meet your needs on an individual basis. Our consultants will help you build your business plan, understand your business model and get you to your grand opening.
Date: Tuesday, April 14th 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Each Leading Edge Business Workshop participant will be given time to “pitch” their business to a panel of judges. Leading Edge Live is a fun and interactive night to practice your business idea.
Course Registration Deadline
February 4, 2020
Click Here to Register!
Weekly Course Sessions
February 4 – April 14, 2020
Tuesday evenings | 6:00 pm – 9:00 p.m.
*will not meet on 3/24/2020
10-week course
$395 Regular Course Fee
Additional Guest – Please call 303-460-1032 for discount information
