1.
WHAT IS A MICROENTERPRISE?
A microenterprise is a business operated by a sole proprietorship
or small partnership, employs five or fewer individuals, and
requires very little start-up capital, usually less than $35,000.
The average size microenterprise has just one or two people
working in it. These enterprises are most often known as microbusinesses
and/or home-based businesses.
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2.
HOW MANY MICROENTERPRISES ARE THERE IN RHODE ISLAND?
According to national microbusiness and home-based business
experts, Paul and Sarah Edwards, Rhode Island has an estimated
10,000 microentrepreneurs. The Edwards' have reported that every
day there are more people in the state who want to start a business
because they are: a) unemployed; b) underemployed; c) transitioning
off welfare; d) tired of an existing job; e) recently arrived
in Rhode Island with work skills learned in another country;
or f) are retiring from a career in another field.
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3.
WHAT SERVICES DOES THE RHODE ISLAND MICROENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION, INC.
OFFER?
The Rhode Island MicroEnterprise Association, Inc. offers entrepreneurs
with training classes, small business technical assistance, access
to market services and training, and help in developing a business
idea. Most services are available in a community located near most
people living in the State of Rhode Island.
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4.
ARE ASSOCIATION SERVICES LIMITED TO ANY PARTICULAR GROUP OF
PEOPLE IN THE STATE?
NO. The Association provides its services to ANYONE, regardless
of race, color, ethnicity, language, national origin, sex, economic
status, or residence. There are NO preferences given or offered.
Everyone is treated equally and fairly.
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5.
HOW MUCH DOES THE ASSOCIATION CHARGE FOR TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE?
RI MicroEnterprise Association, Inc. does not charge for microbusiness
training classes or technical assistance. RI MicroEnterprise Association,
Inc. believes that education is the greatest asset a person can acquire.
RI MicroEnterprise Association, Inc. is fully supported by state and
private funders to insure that all residents of the state who want
to open or expand a small business have equal access to these important
services.
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6.
WHERE ARE MICROBUSINESS TRAINING PROGRAMS OFFERED?
Microbusiness training programs are currently offered in the
following communities:
Please
check this web site for further updates and class locations.
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8.
WHERE CAN I GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION?
Additional information about microenterprise, microbusiness training
programs, upcoming classes, program funders, and other facts are available
on this web site. For answers to specific questions or to set up an
appointment, please email RI MicroEnterprise Association, Inc. or
call the main office at 401-295-5537
or email us at Administration.
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