Artist Incubator Program
This is a 18 month program which provides participants with access to:
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Marquee billing on a gallery showing at the RCC
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Every 3rd Saturday of the Month art expo participation
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Every 1st Saturday Screen Writers meetings
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Sell your products in a retail store*
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List your products in CoffeeNet's retail store
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Business plan Development
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Branding Reviews
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Service listing or Catalog listing on CoffeeNet's Retail Website
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Computer Training
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Website Development
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Financial Management Reviews
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Financial Planning
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Product Pricing Assistance
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2 hours per week community marketing
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Inventory management
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Press Release Development
Participants will be certified in:
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Use of Microsoft Word to write effective Business Correspondence
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Use of Microsoft Word for Printing and advertisement
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Use of Microsoft Word for Proposals
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Use of Microsoft Excel for Cash Management
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Use of Microsoft Excel in Building Financial Projections
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Use of Microsoft Excel in Constructing Balance and Income Statements
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Use of Microsoft Excel in Inventory Management
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Use of Microsoft PowerPoint in Branding
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Use of Microsoft PowerPoint in Pitching
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Use of Microsoft PowerPoint in Proposals
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Food Handling Procedures
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Effective Customer Service
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Business Plan Development
Participants will attend seminars on the following topics:
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Business Plan Development
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Developing Effective Internet Campaigns
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Developing Price Structures
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Wholesale Products Sales
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Product Branding
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Company Branding
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SBA Financing
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Shop/Gallery Management
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Shop/Gallery Ownership
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Supplier Management
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Cold Calling
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Closing Sales
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Website Development
After completing the program, participants are allowed to continue in the incubator another 2 years as they build their client base.
The cost of this program is $8 per month. 100% of money is used to defray the cost of the program. For RCC, there is a maximum of 40 Artist Incubator Participants. There is no application fee, but you will have to be interviewed for acceptance into the program. Sign up right now and CoffeeNet philanthropies will waive the 1st Month's fees.
*Some restrictions apply. Because the RCC is a family friendly environment, explicit materials will not be allowed for exhibition and sale.
