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Personal Information

* First Name:
* Last Name:
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How did you hear about LAEDA's Entrepreneurship Programs?
- Facebook
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- Referral from an organization
- Word of Mouth
- Flier or Palmcard
- Alumni
- Internet Search/Google
- Public Event
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When is the best time for someone to call you?
- Anytime
- AM - 9am - 12 Noon
- PM - 12 Noon - 5pm
- Evenings - 5pm - 9pm
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Which phone number is the best number to reach you?
- Home
- Cell

What are You Hoping to Accomplish?

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Which of the following best describes your main motivation for taking a business education course? Please select one
- I want to make my existing business more profitable
- I want to write a business plan for an existing business to apply for a business loan
- I want to write a business plan for a new business I plan to start in the next 6 - 12 months
- I want to start making money from a hobby to supplement my income
- I want to learn how to start a business with no plans to start one anytime soon

Business Information

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Are you currently in business for yourself? If no, go to the next section.
- No – I am planning to start a new business. Skip to the next question.
- Yes - I operate a business on the side. This is NOT my main source of income.
- Yes - on a full-time basis. This is my main/ only source of income
If you answered yes above, what type of business do you own?
- Home-Based Business
- Retail Store
- Service Business Off-site - Janitorial, Contractor, etc.
- Service Business On-site - Beauty Salon, Wellness Center, etc.
- Food Based Service - Catering company, food truck, etc.
- Restaurant - Full Service or Take out
- Online Retail Business (Etsy, Spotify, E-commerce)
- Maker - I make a product that I then sell
- Other business
How long have you been operating this business?
- 0 – I haven’t started yet
- Less than a year
- 1 - 2 Years
- 2 - 3 Years
- 3 - 5 Years
- 5 or more years

Business Start Up Readiness Information

* Tell Us About Your Business. For a startup, tell us about your idea. For an existing business, provide details including product/service offerings, total sales, number of employees, and anything else that can help us understand the growth potential of your business.
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Having professional experience in the business you want to start or grow is critical to success. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in this business.
- I am in the idea phase and do not have direct experience in the industry
- I have a hobby that I have been making some money from
- I have been operating my business part-time or full-time for 2+ years with some success
- I have been working in the same industry for 2+ years, but not in a supervisory/managerial level
- I have worked in a paid capacity at a supervisory/managerial level for 2+ years in the industry
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Having capital to start or expand a business is important. Capital comes in many forms; cash, equipment, vehicles, etc. Please select the statements that best describe the type of capital you have available to invest in the business. Select all that apply:
- I have money to invest in the business (please indicate the amount of money you have in the next
- I have purchased all the equipment I need to start or operate the business and don’t need capital
- I do not have any capital to invest in the business
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If you indicated you have capital in the form of cash above, how much cash do you have on hand?
- $8,001 and more
- $5,000 - $8,000
- $3,001 - $5,000
- $1,000 - $3,000
- Less than $1,000
- I have no capital
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Collateral is a very important part of the capitalization of a business. Having sufficient collateral to leverage for a loan to invest in the business is a key part of the planning process. Please select the statements that best describe your available collateral. Please check all that apply.
- Home I own free and clear
- Home I still owe a mortgage on
- Car I own free and clear
- Car I still owe a loan on
- Other Real Estate I own
- 401K Retirement Plan
- I have no assets to use for collateral
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Tell us about your personal credit score. Please select a range that includes your score.
- 750 - 850
- 651 - 750
- 501 - 650
- 401 - 500
- 0 -400
- I do not know my credit score
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Support from your family and loved ones is key to success in starting a business. Does your family know you want to start this business and support you in your decision?
- Yes, my family is aware and supports my decision
- No, my family is not aware of my decision
- No, my family does not support my decision
- I do not require support from my family
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Our entrepreneurial training courses are scheduled in the evenings typically from 6pm - 8:30pm, Monday to Thursday. Will you have any conflicts in your schedule that will not allow you to meet attendance requirements?
- No, I have no conflicts
- Yes, I do have conflicts, but will rearrange my schedule if accepted to the program
- Yes, I do have conflicts and will not be able to attend.

Demographic Information

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How would you describe your nationality or race?
- African American
- Latino or Hispanic
- Asian
- Caucasian
- Native American
- Other
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How many individuals are in your household?
- 1 - 4
- 5 - 7
- 7 - 8
- 9 or more
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What is your combined household income?
- 0 - 12,000
- 12,001 - 20,000
- 20,001 - 30,000
- 30,001 - 40,000
- 40,001 - 60,000
- 60,001 - 80,000
- 80,001 - 100,000
- more than 100,000
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What is your highest level of educational attainment?
- Ph D
- Masters Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- High School Diploma
- Less than High School Diploma
- Other Certications
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Are you currently employed?
- Yes, in my own business
- Yes I am employed
- No, I am unemployed at this time
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What is your gender?
- Male
- Female
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What is your age? Select the range that includes your age.
- 18 - 25 years old
- 26 - 30 years old
- 31 - 35 years old
- 36 - 40 years old
- 41 - 45 years old
- 46 - 50 years old
- 50 - 60 years old
- 61 - 65 years old
- 65+ years old

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Apply to LAEDA's Women's Business Academy here. Complete the Form Below

Personal Information

How did you hear about LAEDA's Entrepreneurship Programs?

When is the best time for someone to call you?

Which phone number is the best number to reach you?

What are You Hoping to Accomplish?

Which of the following best describes your main motivation for taking a business education course? Please select one

Business Information

Are you currently in business for yourself? If no, go to the next section.

If you answered yes above, what type of business do you own?

How long have you been operating this business?

Business Start Up Readiness Information

Having professional experience in the business you want to start or grow is critical to success. Please select the statement that best describes your experience in this business.

Having capital to start or expand a business is important. Capital comes in many forms; cash, equipment, vehicles, etc. Please select the statements that best describe the type of capital you have available to invest in the business. Select all that apply:

If you indicated you have capital in the form of cash above, how much cash do you have on hand?

Collateral is a very important part of the capitalization of a business. Having sufficient collateral to leverage for a loan to invest in the business is a key part of the planning process. Please select the statements that best describe your available collateral. Please check all that apply.

Tell us about your personal credit score. Please select a range that includes your score.

Support from your family and loved ones is key to success in starting a business. Does your family know you want to start this business and support you in your decision?

Our entrepreneurial training courses are scheduled in the evenings typically from 6pm - 8:30pm, Monday to Thursday. Will you have any conflicts in your schedule that will not allow you to meet attendance requirements?

Demographic Information

How would you describe your nationality or race?

How many individuals are in your household?

What is your combined household income?

What is your highest level of educational attainment?

Are you currently employed?

What is your gender?

What is your age? Select the range that includes your age.