Doorbuster alert: arts business training in New Year for $50
New Year’s resolutions come. Weigh less, read more, write letters,etc. Then they go.
But what about a real change? What about making a positive change to your career or livelihood? For Midlands artists resolving to take a bold leap in 2019, there’s a new opportunity that can help. But you need to act fast.
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunity is collaborating with the S.C. Arts Commission’s ArtsGrow SC Program to help artists who reside in the Midlands attend NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur Training for only $50 (this is a $200 value).
Space is limited, so let’s factor in the time of year and re-frame the message: This an extreme, 75% off doorbuster sale on reinventing yourself as an entrepreneur.
What is the NxLevel Micro Entrepreneur Training?
The NxLeveL Micro Entrepreneurs module focuses on teaching “self-sufficiency through self-employment.” Participants will learn how to choose a business idea, develop a marketing plan, explore financing options, develop a customer service philosophy, as well as other relevant entrepreneurial skills.
When will it take place?
NxLevel Micro entrepreneur candidates will commitment to attend all sessions (approximately 45 classroom hours) and complete prep work beginning Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 through March 28, 2019. Class will meet on Thursdays for three hours, from 6-9 p.m.
Where will classes be held?
1509 Lady Street
Columbia, SC 29201
What do I do to register if I am an artist?
Artists have a three-step process.
- Complete this Arts Commission artist application. This is how you will identify yourself as an artist to be considered for the discounted rate. Artists will be asked to use their email address as the username and to create a password. The application includes contact information and space to 5 upload samples of work, bio/resume, and an artist statement. You will be contacted by e-mail if you are accepted to receive the discounted rate.
- Complete the NxLeveL Micro Entrepreneur Application
- Complete the NxLeveL Micro Entrepreneur Registration
Contact Program Director Joy Young (jyoung@arts.sc.gov or 803.734.8696) with questions.