START a business

Our advisors can help you determine if your business idea is feasible, assist you in choosing a legal structure, help you create financial projections (for a bank loan or just for smart planning), and/or evaluate your business plan draft!

Not in business yet but already working on ideas and research? Start with our Small Business Basics class! 
Both options below have the same materials presented, one is presented in-person and the 
other is a self-paced pre-recorded online version.

Business Basics in a Day – How to Start a Business

  • Offered every other month
  • In-person on JCCC campus
  • One all-day class, 8am-4pm (lunch included!)
  • Four additional guest speakers: Attorney, Banker, Accountant, and Insurance Agent

Business Basics On Demand 

  • Online and self-paced.
  • Access to same materials and videos as the in-person ‘Business Basics in a Day’ class
  • Enroll today and you will have access to the online platform until December 20, 2024.

Additional Start-up Resources

Start-up Funding