Global Entrepreneurs
Our business coaching services are for those who already have their own business or those who have the idea of starting a business but do not know the steps to achieve it. Our consultants and business coaches offer personalized assistance to help you determine what your business requires. The needs vary according to your company’s legal structure and the permits and licenses necessary depending on the industry. We will gladly guide you on how to become a legal entity, write a business plan, learn how to develop a funding plan to obtain capital, network with other entrepreneurs, and develop a marketing strategy nationally and internationally.
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How Much Does it cost?
Our business coaching services are free of charge.
Does my business already have to be operating?
No. REDI provides services to people who already have their own business and those who have the ideas of starting a business but do not know the steps to achieve it.
Does REDI lend money directly?
No. REDI assists in evaluating the options available to acquire capital for your business, including loans and grants. Our consultants wilsl even refer you directly to banks or lending programs where you apply for capital assistance.
How do I start my own business?
We want to invite you to request an appointment with one of our business coaches. In REDI's Global Entrepreneurship Program, we offer you personalized assistance to help you determine what your business requires. The needs vary according to your company's legal structure and the permits and licenses necessary depending on the industry. We will gladly guide you on how to write a business plan, obtain the capital to start, and develop a marketing strategy nationally and internationally.
Do I have to write a business plan before having an appointment with REDI's Global Entrepreneurship Program Coordinator?
You do not have to write a business plan before meeting with REDI. When the business idea is in the early stages, we will be sure to provide you with our guide on how to write a business plan, and if necessary, we will make sample business plans available to you.
What happens if my company already has a business plan?
Many of our clients already have a business plan but would like to review it with one of our coaches. If you have a business plan and need the help of an expert to review it or need a guide to obtain financing, we will help you based on your needs.
I started my business many years ago but need help expanding my company. Can REDI help me?
Yes. Some of our clients have owned their busniesses for many years, and they require assistance in evaluating the company's expansion opportunities.
Some of the expansion needs we can help you with include:
- Expansion of the physical space that the business occupies. For example, obtaining
additional premises, and/or purchasing property to operate your business. - Expansion of production capacity, for example, obtaining money for the acquisition of
machinery and equipment. - Workforce needs, such as increasing the number of employees, or skills needed.