Business Services

Microenterprise Development Training Program

The Acadiana Regional Development District offers FREE Microenterprise Development Training utilizing the Core 4 Business Development curriculum.

ARDD IS CURRENTLY ENROLLING APPLICANTS AFFECTED BY BP OIL SPILL.

Training Classes Offered

• Personal Effectiveness Training: gives you a detailed view of what it takes to start and operate a business, focusing on those personal qualities and behaviors that are key to success and surviving in today’s economy. Common themes area: building self esteem and confidence, goal setting, time and anger management, communication and personal appearance.

• Financial Literacy Training: teaches people to understand financial tools and systems as basic as credit, banking, taxes, budgeting and networking skills. Building business assets, developing savings plans, and understanding home ownership will also be part of the curriculum. One-on-One credit counseling will be offered through Financial literacy class.

• Entrepreneurial Training: covers the range of topics entrepreneurs need to know to start a business, such as taking a business idea to a business plan, building knowledge and skills including: market analysis, cost and pricing, marketing, record keeping, and financing. Assessments and screening procedures will be done to determine the feasibility of the business and if the client is ready for self employment.

• Microsoft Office and Basic Computer Skills Training: covers beginning to intermediate use of the Microsoft Office applications of Word and Excel 2010.

Acadiana Regional Development District is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Service Provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Lawn service .. hair stylist .. consultants .. tax service .. day care .. CNA services .. arts and crafts .. retail .. home based .. online sales .. photographer .. transportation .. independent contractor ..

If you are interested in starting one of these or ANY small business... give us a call. We may be able to help!!