Launch1000 is a free online, self-paced entrepreneurial training program designed to jumpstart 1,000 new businesses by helping County residents put their new business ideas to the test.
Launch1000 will help you evaluate your idea, test it with potential customers, and see if it seems likely to succeed.
As you progress through the program, additional resources such as mentorship, valuable introductions, and even grants, will become available.
One Yonkers entrepreneurs tells us, “It really is a helpful program. I’m learning true networking and how to really make my business work better. I’m in Phase 2 and the encouragement is amazing as well.”
The program requires access to a tablet or laptop, and stable WiFi. If you do not have access to these, the County can help. Please note your needs on the application. All County residents are eligible to apply.
LAUNCH1000 PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
- Phase 1 “Me, My Idea, and Why Am I Doing This?”
- Phase 2 “Will Customers Want This?”
- Phase 3 “Testing My Idea”
- Phase 4 “Finding Clients, Users, Donors Before Launch”
- Phase 5 “How Will Everything Get Done? Planning Business Operations”
- Phase 6 “Creating Raving Fans: Planning Sales and Marketing”
- Phase 7 “Show Me The Money: Planning the Financial Model”
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Access to an online, guided step-by-step success platform
- Online feedback and acceleration coaching
- Two online weekly workshops
- Online community forum to connect and network with other Launch1000 participants
- Opportunities to earn benefits, resources and relevant introductions throughout the progression of the program:
- Earn up to $5,000 in performance-based grants
- Earn access to exclusive online events
- Earn a mentor
- Earn one on one sessions to accelerate your idea
For more information and to apply, visit https://westchestercatalyst.com/launch1000/