$$$ STIPEND PAID TO THOSE WHO COMPLETE THE ACCELERATOR $$$
Rising Entrepreneurs Business Accelerator
What you will learn!
- Learn how to pick the right structure for your business (LLC, Corp, DBA)
- Learn how to build Business Credit
- Learn how to create a start-up budget
- Learn how to create a business plan to secure funding
- Learn about business registration and licensing requirements
- Understand the importance of business insurance and how to obtain it
- Learn how to conduct market research to understand your target audience and competition
- Learn how to create a strong brand identity, including logo design, color schemes, and brand messaging
- Learn how to tell your story for media
- Learn how to position your brand in the market
- Understand how to create a unique selling proposition (USP)
- Learn how to set up and promote on social media
- Learn how to build a website and drive visitors/shoppers
- Discover how to create effective email marketing campaigns
- Learn about content marketing and blogging
- Explore online advertising (Google Ads, social media ads)
- Explore different sales techniques and strategies to create revenue streams
- Understand the basics of e-commerce platforms and online selling
- Learn how to handle customer feedback and improve customer service
- Learn about no-cost labor
- Learn about funding opportunities
- Understand the process of applying for government and corporate contracts
- Learn about minority and women-owned business certifications
- Explore local and national business resources (SBA, SCORE, local chambers of commerce)
- Learn about intellectual property rights (trademarks, copyrights, patents)
- Understand ethical business practices and corporate social responsibility
$$$ STIPEND PAID TO THOSE WHO COMPLETE THE ACCELERATOR $$$
Rising Entrepreneurs Coaching
No Cost Business Coaching
Ronnie's House and the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship have launched Rising Entrepreneurs to support Justice impacted individuals who want to start a business.
The Services are at no cost to our clients. We offer one-on-one coaching and workshops.
- New Business
- Existing Business
- Government Contracts
- Marketing & Social Media
- Business Development
- Business Information & more
Rising Entrepreneurs is an Initiative of Ronnie's House
Pioneering Economic Equity in Long Beach:
Ronnie’s House opened our doors in 2019, and launched the first ever business Accelerator in the City of Long Beach, CA, called Accelerator Uptown. This was an initiative with the City of Long Beach, Living Cities, and the Citi Fund, Accelerate Uptown was created to address the economic inequities faced by minority and women-owned businesses. With a commitment to fostering a thriving, equitable business community, Accelerate Uptown provides comprehensive support tailored to the unique needs of minority and women-owned businesses. Our proven track record and dedicated team make us the ideal partner for your entrepreneurial journey.Our Impact
Since our inception, Accelerate Uptown has:- Supported Over 1,000 Businesses: Through personalized business coaching, informative workshops, and connections to vital funding and small business resources.
- Raised Millions in Funding: Helping entrepreneurs secure the financial resources needed to succeed and grow.
Our Mission
At Accelerate Uptown, our mission is to promote economic equity with a special focus on women and minority-owned businesses. We aim to achieve this through:- Entrepreneurship: Providing the tools and support necessary for businesses to start, grow, and thrive.
- Advancing Careers in Technology and Careers of the Future: Equipping individuals with the skills needed to succeed in the ever-evolving tech industry and connecting them to funding to launch their careers with a trade.
- Supporting Reentry Communities: Helping formerly incarcerated individuals transition back to life through entrepreneurship and career development opportunities.
The mission of the CSULB Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IIE) is to provide programming and guidance for innovators and entrepreneurs that leads to success. The IIE is a central hub for innovators and entrepreneurs in Long Beach, with programming and services to support long-term economic growth that is inclusive and sustainable for our diverse community. For more information on all of our programs and activities, please visit www.csulb.edu/iie.
Many exciting activities have organically evolved on the CSULB campus and in the Long Beach community, indicating that a community of interest in entrepreneurship and innovation exists.
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- 6082 Atlantic Ave., LB, CA 90805