LAUNCH® is for female business owners who already operate a viable, well-vetted business with an established revenue stream and customer base. Entrepreneurs participating in the LAUNCH® class are eligible to compete for capital to take their businesses to the next level. At the end of the LAUNCH® stage, Aviatra will award a cash prize to one or more of these businesses.
The LAUNCH® class provides businesses with a three-year financial projection workbook and business plan format validated by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Each entrepreneur is assigned an individual mentor and provided with introductions to vetted service providers.
Class Information
LAUNCH® will be facilitated by Aviatra CEO, Nancy Aichholz.
Start Date: June 8, 2022
Content: June 8 – August 3
Practice Week: August 10
Selection Committee Pitch: August 17
Video Week: August 24
Flight Night: September 8
Day & Time: Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Location: NKU Collaborative (112 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011)
At the end of the class, all participants will present their business plans and funding needs to the Aviatra Selection Committee that is open to the public at our Flight Night Pitch Competition.
Cost: $600 per person / $250 for additional business partners
Curriculum:
Week 1: Pitch Delivery & Funding Plan
Week 2: Sales Strategies & Business Plan
Week 3: Branding & Public Relations
Week 4: Social Media Bootcamp
Week 5: Traditional, Digital Marketing & SEO
Week 6: Talent Management & Team Building
Week 7: Pricing & Cash Flow Management
Week 8: Insurance & Legal Considerations for Entrepreneurs
Week 9: Financial Projections & Market Share
Week 10: Selection Committee Pitches
“I entered the Aviatra program as I was getting ready to exit the corporate workforce. Aviatra gave me the confidence to move full-time into my business by providing me with all the tools needed to make sure my brand and vision were solid” – Kourtney Terry, Taste-T-Love Baby Food