Business Management Academy (BMA) 1st Session

Think It. Create It. Launch It. Grow It.

Got a business idea buzzing in your head, but don’t know where to start? The Business Management Academy (BMA) is your 6-week launchpad to turn dreams into reality. Designed for aspiring Latina entrepreneurs, BMA guides you from a spark of inspiration to your first sale with hands-on workshops, practical tools, and a supportive community.

Over six weeks, you’ll:

• Discover how to build a business around your passion.
• Learn the essentials of business structure and operations without the overwhelm.
• Master money moves, from opening your first business account to budgeting and pricing like a pro.
• Craft your founder story and try out marketing strategies that actually work.
• Test your ideas in real time, track your progress, and grow.

BMA kicks off on October 9 with an in-person session, followed by a mix of Zoom and in-person classes, so you can join from Los Angeles or across the country! While attending every session is optional, we highly recommend it to get the full experience.

Our 6th session leads us to the Latina Startup Business Expo, where you’ll showcase your product or service, meet the community, and experience the thrill of making your first sale.

If you’re ready to stop dreaming and start doing, BMA is your ticket from idea to impact.

OCTOBER 9th Schedule:
“From Daydream to Payday: Turning Your Business Ideas Into a Plan”

Goal: Transform raw ideas into clear, testable business concepts.

First Half of Program

• Million-dollar ideas = meaning + problem-solving, not just money.
• Hunt for problems, not products.
• Passion + problem = powerful business foundation.
• Fixing what’s broken in the status quo.
• Remixing existing models (“steal like an artist”).
• Testing early with low-cost experiments.

Second Half: Key elements of a business plan:

• Executive Summary
• Business Description
• Market Analysis
• Organization & Management
• Products or Services
• Marketing & Sales Strategy
• Operational Plan
• Financial Plan
• Milestones & Metrics

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