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Upcoming Events

  • Financial Strategies for Small Business
    Jul 08, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    Create your own retirement Plan Protect your assets Retain Staff
  • The Community Business Academy Information Session
    Jul 11, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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    Learn more about what The Community Business Academy has to offer.
  • The Community Business Academy Information Session  (1)
    Jul 25, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Zoom
    Learn more about what The Community Business Academy has to offer.
  • The Community Business Academy Information Session  (1)
    Aug 08, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Zoom
    Learn more about what The Community Business Academy has to offer.
  • The Community Business Academy Information Session  (2)
    Aug 22, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Zoom
    Learn more about what The Community Business Academy has to offer.
  • Open House
    Sat, Sep 16
    Alexandria
    Sep 16, 10:00 AM – Sep 17, 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    Learn more about The Community Business Academy and our 12 week business program.
  • The Business Idea
    Sat, Sep 23
    Alexandria
    Sep 23, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    Introduction: “You the Entrepreneur” and “The Business Idea” The class begins with a practice elevator pitch given by each of the students which serves to introduce the entrepreneurs to each other.
  • Business Simulation Game #1
    Sat, Sep 30
    Alexandria
    Sep 30, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    The business simulation game is a hands-on exercise in the practical aspects of running and managing a business.
  • Personal Budgeting and Credit Understanding
    Oct 07, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    This is a class in personal financial literacy. The goal is a clear idea of what income the business will be required to generate in order to support the needs of its owner.
  • Competition and Target Market
    Sat, Oct 14
    Alexandria
    Oct 14, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    The first half of the class examines the important role that knowing and understanding your competition plays in designing and running a successful business.
  • Business Simulation Game #2
    Sat, Oct 21
    Alexandria
    Oct 21, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    This second version of the game introduces a more complex business environment with multiple buyers and sellers as well as a wholesale and retail market.
  • Breakeven Analysis and Pricing Strategy
    Oct 28, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    The method of determining a business breakeven point is demonstrated. The class also learns how to develop an effective pricing strategy to ensure long term repeat customers while taking into account market demand, the competition, and the cost of the product or service.
  • Cash Flow
    Sat, Nov 04
    Alexandria
    Nov 04, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    The fundamentals of cash flow are studied here, including identifying fixed and variable expenses, determining starting and ending cash, calculating net business cash flow on a monthly basis, and tools for keeping track of cash flow over time.
  • Business Simulation Game #3
    Sat, Nov 11
    Alexandria
    Nov 11, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    The third version of the game operates with the most complicated scenario. Multiple marketing strategies, complex manufacturing processes, multiple marketing with differing needs as well as strict time pressures combine to create the stress and responsibility of operating a business.
  • Bookkeeping Keeping Track of income and expenses.
    Nov 18, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    - Bookkeeping Keeping track of income and expenses is important for a business in order to determine net income, manage cash flow, project future business success, report on previous business activity, operate efficiently, and file tax returns as required.
  • Marketing Effective
    Sat, Dec 02
    Alexandria
    Dec 02, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    This class covers brand identity, essential marketing collateral, target market development, effective sales strategies, promotional opportunities, and publicity.
  • Intellectual Property and Insurance
    Dec 09, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    This class explains the basics of business intellectual property as well as the different classes of insurance that all businesses need to consider.
  • Business Financing and Legal Structures
    Dec 16, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Alexandria, 429 Murray St, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA
    The challenge of financing a small business is the focus for this class. Topics include small business lending requirements.
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