Have a great idea for a small business? Want to be your own boss? There are lots of different pathways you can take on your journey. Read the sections below to learn more about starting a small business.
Small Business Association (They have free online programs from the government to help support small businesses; these are available to everyone and are also available in Spanish)
Center for Women and Enterprise (They are an organization in Boston that has a lot of small business resources specifically to support women; their resources and services are also available in Spanish)
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue also has some free resources on tax work for small businesses.
Cosmetology Program ($10,000/10 months)
East Boston Beauty Academy (unsure of $ or time; offers classes in English and Spanish for people to get their cosmotology license)
A.S. Entrepreneurship Option (Bunker Hill Community College)
Entrepreneurship Certificate (Northshore Community College)
Business Communications (Roxbury Community College)
Cannabis Agent Certification (Roxbury Community College)
Entrepreneurship (Roxbury Community College)
Event Planning (Roxbury Community College)
Financial Management for Startups and Entrepreneurs (Roxbury Community College)
Grant Writing (Roxbury Community College)
Leadership (Roxbury Community College)
Project Management (Roxbury Community College)
Real Estate License Preparation (Roxbury Community College)