SmartUp is a comprehensive course designed specifically to help entrepreneurs who wish to start or grow their small businesses, right here in Rensselaer County. Covering critical topics from accounting and insurance to market analysis and business management, our program delivers the essential knowledge you need at a very reasonable fee.

The Spirit of Success in Rensselaer County

Here in Rensselaer County, we are proud to be a home to the entrepreneurial spirit. As you experience the energy, innovation and spirit of success that make up our small business community, we believe you too will find that "life looks good from here" for you and your company.

Curriculum

The goal of SmartUp is to give you a broad understanding of business operation and to help you develop your professional business plan-one of the most important aspects of any business start up, and a requirement for most lenders and venture capitalists.

Each session is led by experienced business professionals with expertise in the particular topic. During this ten-week course you will learn about:

• Developing a Business Plan
• Entrepreneurship
• Credit Analysis
• Management and Operation
• Market Analysis and Strategy
• Products and Services
• Marketing, Promotion, and Selling
• PR & Public Speaking
• Legal Issues
• Bookkeeping and Accounting
• Financing your Business
• Insurance

For more information on the SmartUp Program, and for the application, click here!