FAQsThe Timely Entrepreneur brings together the resources in order to assist startups/entrepreneurs. We attempt to connect the dots and bridge the gaps in entrepreneurship. https://thetimelyentrepreneur.com/index.php/fqs2024-12-21T04:41:29+00:00The Timely EntreprenreurJoomla! - Open Source Content Management - Version 3.10.11Frequently Asked Questions2021-03-22T12:02:18+00:002021-03-22T12:02:18+00:00https://thetimelyentrepreneur.com/index.php/fqs/356-frequently-asked-questionsCherise Castle-Blugh<h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong><em>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR RESOURCE AND RESEARCH CENTRE (TTERRC)</em></strong></span></h3> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 1. WHAT DOES THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR DO?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The Timely Entrepreneur Resource and Research Centre is a Small Business Development firm with a mandate to educate and empower startups and Entrepreneurs, and to lead them to growth and success in business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">We design and implement effective Entrepreneur programmes and Client Advisory Services to serve businesses as they seek to understand the dynamics of Entrepreneurship.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 2.</strong> <strong>WHAT SERVICES ARE OFFERED BY THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">At The Timely Entrepreneur Resource and Research Center, we provide:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Early-Stage Business Advisory</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Elite Entrepreneur Sessions</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Live Webinar Training</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Business Seminars, training, and Workshops for startups and small businesses</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- The Timely Entrepreneur Launch and Learn Events</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Insider Business Tips and advice</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Access to The Timely Entrepreneur’s Library &amp; Business Resources</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Certification Courses for startups and small businesses</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Connections to Small Business Development Assistance</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Publicity Opportunities</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Business Bites - Lunchtime Business Sessions for Entrepreneurs</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Business Nights - Entrepreneur Learning</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- IP Referrals</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Connections to Export Assistance...and much more</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 3. DOES THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR PROVIDE FUNDING?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">No, we do not provide funding in the form of loans or grants. We do, however, provide assistance with contacting relevant sources of funding.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 4. ARE YOUR COURSES/TRAINING FREE OR PAID?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Some of our programs are free, while some are paid.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 5. WHAT IS THE COST OF THE ENTREPRENEUR SESSIONS?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Currently, our session costs range from TT$150 to TT$500, while some are free.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 6. WILL I BE AWARDED A CERTIFICATE UPON COMPLETION OF SESSION/PROGRAMME?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Yes, certificates are awarded upon completion of our programmes.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 7. WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE SESSIONS?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Session times are varied based on content. Our Lunchtime Business Sessions are usually one hour, whereas our weekly Entrepreneur programmes run for three hours at most.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 8. WHAT IS THE DURATION OF A FULL PROGRAMME?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Most of our programmes are completed in one session. We really try for our programs not to be too long and drawn out. However, a few programmes extend for a number of sessions, as is the case with our Spanish programmes. These may run on for a total of (10) ten one-hour sessions. Other sessions are completed thoroughly within the session’s time, e.g., one hour or 3 hours.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 9. ARE THE SESSIONS ONLINE OR OFFLINE?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Sessions are offered both online and offline.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 10. DOES THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR CARRY OUT THE FUNCTION OF BUSINESS REGISTRATIONS?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">No, we do not do business registrations. We recommend that you go through the process to see and understand what it entails. However, we do understand that some persons do not like the hassle of getting around and so we have a list of resource personnel that can do the process for you if requested.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 11. DOES THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR PREPARE CASH FLOW PROJECTIONS FOR CLIENTS?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">In a way, we do, yes! We help individuals understand and prepare their cash flow projections. Our process is different, so please contact us to find out how we do what we do. @488-0507</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 12. DOES THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR PROVIDE A CUSTOMIZABLE ADVISORY SESSION?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">All our Advisory Sessions are tailored to our clients. We collect basic, but relevant information to better utilize time and guide our conversation.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 13. CAN THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR WORK WITH ME AND MY BUSINESS THROUGHOUT MY JOURNEY?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Most certainly! Not only will we guide your starting process, but we will stay and guide you throughout your business's lifetime. 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WHAT DOES THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR DO?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">The Timely Entrepreneur Resource and Research Centre is a Small Business Development firm with a mandate to educate and empower startups and Entrepreneurs, and to lead them to growth and success in business.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">We design and implement effective Entrepreneur programmes and Client Advisory Services to serve businesses as they seek to understand the dynamics of Entrepreneurship.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 2.</strong> <strong>WHAT SERVICES ARE OFFERED BY THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">At The Timely Entrepreneur Resource and Research Center, we provide:</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Early-Stage Business Advisory</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Elite Entrepreneur Sessions</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Live Webinar Training</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Business Seminars, training, and Workshops for startups and small businesses</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- The Timely Entrepreneur Launch and Learn Events</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Insider Business Tips and advice</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Access to The Timely Entrepreneur’s Library &amp; Business Resources</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Certification Courses for startups and small businesses</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Connections to Small Business Development Assistance</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Publicity Opportunities</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Business Bites - Lunchtime Business Sessions for Entrepreneurs</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Business Nights - Entrepreneur Learning</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- IP Referrals</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">- Connections to Export Assistance...and much more</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 3. DOES THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR PROVIDE FUNDING?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">No, we do not provide funding in the form of loans or grants. We do, however, provide assistance with contacting relevant sources of funding.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 4. ARE YOUR COURSES/TRAINING FREE OR PAID?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Some of our programs are free, while some are paid.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 5. WHAT IS THE COST OF THE ENTREPRENEUR SESSIONS?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Currently, our session costs range from TT$150 to TT$500, while some are free.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 6. WILL I BE AWARDED A CERTIFICATE UPON COMPLETION OF SESSION/PROGRAMME?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Yes, certificates are awarded upon completion of our programmes.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 7. WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE SESSIONS?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Session times are varied based on content. Our Lunchtime Business Sessions are usually one hour, whereas our weekly Entrepreneur programmes run for three hours at most.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 8. WHAT IS THE DURATION OF A FULL PROGRAMME?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Most of our programmes are completed in one session. We really try for our programs not to be too long and drawn out. However, a few programmes extend for a number of sessions, as is the case with our Spanish programmes. These may run on for a total of (10) ten one-hour sessions. Other sessions are completed thoroughly within the session’s time, e.g., one hour or 3 hours.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 9. ARE THE SESSIONS ONLINE OR OFFLINE?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Sessions are offered both online and offline.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 10. DOES THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR CARRY OUT THE FUNCTION OF BUSINESS REGISTRATIONS?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">No, we do not do business registrations. We recommend that you go through the process to see and understand what it entails. However, we do understand that some persons do not like the hassle of getting around and so we have a list of resource personnel that can do the process for you if requested.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 11. DOES THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR PREPARE CASH FLOW PROJECTIONS FOR CLIENTS?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">In a way, we do, yes! We help individuals understand and prepare their cash flow projections. Our process is different, so please contact us to find out how we do what we do. @488-0507</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 12. DOES THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR PROVIDE A CUSTOMIZABLE ADVISORY SESSION?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">All our Advisory Sessions are tailored to our clients. We collect basic, but relevant information to better utilize time and guide our conversation.</span></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><strong>FAQ 13. CAN THE TIMELY ENTREPRENEUR WORK WITH ME AND MY BUSINESS THROUGHOUT MY JOURNEY?</strong></span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Most certainly! Not only will we guide your starting process, but we will stay and guide you throughout your business's lifetime. 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