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operation and communication skills, formulate a business plan and take the steps towards <br /> business launch and/or growth. Renaissance has learned from our experience in conducting <br /> small business training classes, that in addition to providing ciients with technical business <br /> knowledge, it is the frequency and strudure of our Business Planning class that gives these <br /> aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, develop a dynamic <br /> and suppoRive learning environment, and create fertile networks — ingredients that are critical <br /> to business success. <br /> 30 6l30/2012 <br /> 6. Post-Class SuppoR" <br /> After completing the Business Planning Class, participants can enroll in post class services <br /> that will provide them with assistance tailored to the specific needs of their business. <br /> • One-On-One Consulting: Clients will receive individualized technical assistance from small <br /> business consultants and staff tailored to the specific needs of their business. <br /> Examples include customized assistance on sales, marketing, time management, <br /> organization, and finance. Each client will develop and be held accountable for <br /> achieving agreed upon action steps and milestones that will demonstrate their <br /> progress towards launching and sustaining lheir business. <br /> • Access io Capital: Renaissance will provide technical assistance, credit repair and credit <br /> building support, and loan packaging services to help small business owners <br /> become better financiai managers of their businesses and access capital through <br /> local banks, Individual Development Accounts (IDAs), nonprofit lenders and private <br /> sources. <br /> 'We have reduced the number of consulting hours to decrease our budgef to align wifh the <br /> funding recommendation (rom the Ciry. We had initially allocated 120 hours to ensure that <br /> each of our 60 Business Planning clients would have access to 2 hours o( post-class <br /> suppoR; we are now.allocating only one hour to each client to reduce our consulting <br /> expenses. <br /> � Primary quantitative contract goal is the number of householdslpersons you will assist under this contract <br /> as stated in your grant application. Contract performance will be measured by this quantitative goal. <br /> ° Other secondary goals are the efforts you will take to deliver your services for which performance will be <br /> discussed in your annual narrative. <br /> ATTY/AGR/2071.096/CDBG RENAISSANCE SERVICE <br /> os�zi t 16 <br />