Homegrown Hustle

Idea Submission for The People's Money:
This program will provide residents with practical, accessible education on how to start, run & grow a small business - with a focus on home-based ad creative businesses such as cake decorating, baking, beauty services, and crafts. This program can teach entrepreneurs how to create a business plan, pricing, marketing, budgeting, licensing and more on customer service & business professionalism.
What is the problem your idea aims to address?
Small businesses are the backbone of the local economy/community. Most businesses fail because the lack of educational access in this area. A program that builds entrepreneurial knowledge knowledge and teach business owners how to - price their products, budget, and calculate profit, manage inventory, market themselves, handle taxes, licenses, permits.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
Youth (under 24)
Older Adults (65 +)
Public Housing Residents
Limited English Speakers
Immigrants / Migrants
Parents

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Homegrown Hustle

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