FREE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS
BOOTCAMP
Our online Entrepreneurship Bootcamp supports individuals seeking an accelerated program to launch their new small business. The program guides participants through the process of creating a business plan on Centro's Business Planning App - our flagship tool - to help small business entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.
BASIC PROGRAM
Our online Basic Entrepreneurship Program teaches entrepreneurs to think strategically, helping them analyze their market, developing their understanding of business operations and learn about personal and business finance, giving first-time small business entrepreneurs the foundation they need to launch their business.
ADVANCED PROGRAM
Our online Advanced Entrepreneurship Program prepares participants to grow their small businesses. Throughout the program, participants work with fellow entrepreneurs and MBA student advisors to analyze their current business models, develop improvement goals and execute plans to achieve their goals during and after the program.
Download Our Centro Business Planning App
If you want to start at your own pace, the Centro Business Planning App is the perfect tool for you!
The Centro Business Planning App gives entrepreneurs easy access to key resources to help them launch and grow their business . Following simple activities, today our app can:
Compose a basic business plan, including your personal and business budget, that you can send directly to your email for free.
Discover and connect with a growing network of local microlenders (including interest-free Kiva loans for up to $15,000) and other small business support resources.
Identify and track your progress with our To-Do list.
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BUSINESS COACHING SESSIONS
Centro offers 1-on-1 business coaching to provide entrepreneurs with customized guidance, advice and resources to help them deal with specific issues on an as-needed basis. Entrepreneurs who have graduated from any of Centro’s training programs, as well as those who have never worked with Centro before, are eligible to receive 1-on-1 business coaching.
ACCESS TO CAPITAL
The Centro Capital Hub helps entrepreneurs access capital through Kiva loans, small business loans and grants. Centro serves as the Kiva Hub for San Francisco and Oakland (and Alameda County) to help entrepreneurs access interest-free loans of up to $15,000, and works closely with local lenders to help entrepreneurs access larger small business loans of up to $250,000.
