Small Business Bootcamp 201: Learn | Plan | Launch | Grow

Take your business to the next level with a FREE 5-week bootcamp focused on strategy, cash flow, budgeting, pricing, forecasting, and sustai Small Business Bootcamp 201 Ready to move beyond the basics and build a stronger, more sustainable business? Bon Secours and the Sarah Garland Jones Center for Healthy Living invite aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to participate in Small Business Bootcamp 201, a FREE five-week in-person learning series designed to help participants strengthen their business strategy, improve financial decision-making, plan for growth, and build a solid foundation for long-term success. Led by Charese Chambers, Founder/Owner of Financial Fancy LLC, this interactive series combines practical education, actionable tools, financial guidance, and real-world strategies that entrepreneurs can begin applying immediately. 📅 Five-Week Series Tuesdays | 6:00 PM–7:30 PM September 29 – October 27, 2026 Weekly Topics Week 1 – September 29 Building Your Business Strategy Develop a clear direction for your business and identify the strategies needed to move from ideas to intentional growth. Week 2 – October 6 Mastering Cash Flow & Financial Forecasting Learn how to better understand the movement of money through your business and use forecasting to prepare for future needs. Week 3 – October 13 Financial Planning & Budgeting for Success Build a practical financial plan, develop a working budget, and make more informed business decisions. Week 4 – October 20 Growing Your Business: When to Scale Explore when growth makes sense, signs that your business may be ready to scale, and how to grow without overextending your resources. Week 5 – October 27 Pricing Strategies & Creating a Sales Forecast Learn how to price your products or services with intention and create realistic sales projections to support your business goals. What You’ll Gain Participants will receive: In-person group learning and expert guidance Practical tools, templates, and resources Actionable strategies you can apply to your business Greater confidence around business finances Guidance on pricing, forecasting, and growth Opportunities to connect with other entrepreneurs A supportive environment to ask questions and strengthen your business Who Should Attend? This series is ideal for: Small business owners Aspiring entrepreneurs who have already developed their business concept Entrepreneurs preparing to launch Existing businesses seeking stronger financial systems Business owners preparing for growth or expansion Participants who completed an introductory entrepreneurship or business bootcamp You do not have to be an established business owner to participate. Event Details 📅 September 29 – October 27, 2026 🗓️ Every Tuesday ⏰ 6:00 PM–7:30 PM 📍 Sarah Garland Jones Center for Healthy Living 2600 Nine Mile Road; Richmond, VA 23223 🎟️ FREE Registration is required and space is limited.