EXPLORE PREPARE GROW  CONNECT  TRANSFORM
 Seminars exploring what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Get a clear picture of what it means to start and run your own business.



 Intensive 12-week course called Assets for Success that helps you build a business plan and launch a business. Understand and build the roadmap for owning a business.

 Workshops and seminars for developing critical skills for growing and sustaining a business. Navigate the early pitfalls. Networking and relationship building to share peer experiences with other entrepreneurs and learn from one another.



 Develop strategies and structure to transform and take your growing business to the next level.




 
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 Create a business plan and launch a business


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Transition smoothly to the next level of your business

 



What's Your Idea?

 

 Are you an aspiring entrepreneur with ideas and need a plan to start your own business? 

 

 

Or do you have a plan and feel you need to improve it? Perhaps you simply want practical training and advice about how to run your own business? We can help.

 

Michiana Network for Entrepreneurs - MNE (an organization of Assets Elkhart County) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to provide an engaging environment and resources for micro-entrepreneurs starting and growing businesses in their communities.

 



Our Mission


Since 2003, our mission has been to provide a community for micro-entrepreneurs throughout Northern Indiana to receive education about business planning with peers; to receive financial assistance; to build coaching and mentoring relationships with business professionals; and to engage in community networking opportunities.  

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MNE is a community of professionals and organizations working together to support small business owners in the journey of entrepreneurship by engaging connection, knowledge and resources to grow.

There are few organizations that support entrepreneurs with exploring and living their dreams. MNE provides a learning environment that supports those ready for the challenge.





       

 

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Program Features


Program Details
Affordable weekly classes taught by professionals, step-by-step assignments, success stories from other entrepreneurs

Online Forum
Peer collaboration and sharing of ideas

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Monthly coaching, feedback and professional networking

  

 


 

Assets for Success

In the MNE proprietary 12-week program of 23 sessions, called Assets for Success, you will learn the required skills to develop a comprehensive business plan as part of our Prepare phase. 

 
Discover Your Purpose & Mission
The program starts with an introduction module that helps you define your dream, mission and understand the challenges that entrepreneurs face. 

Target the Right Customers
The second module assists you with market research and the development of a targeted marketing plan. 

Organize Your Finances & Bookeeping
The third module teaches you about financial statements, budgeting and bookkeeping.

Take Control with Risk Management
Finally, you will learn about legal, insurance, facility, financing, loan and credit issues.
 



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