“I Love Being Self-employed”

Three stories of microenterprise partnership

Success in building a business depends on the right combination of know-how, dedication, and commitment, coupled with strong practical training. The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's Community Affairs Office has created aconcise and simple microenterprise training kit designed for trainers and technical assistance providers to use during business orientation and instruction sessions.

The training package includes a 12-minute videotape featuring three microentrepreneurs who share details of their real-life experiences, a straightforward instructor's guide, and a diskette to produce student workbooks for aspiring microentrepreneurs. The video paints an engaging yet realistic portrait of what it takes to run your own business and reinforces the importance of partnering with non-profits for training, technical assistance, and access to credit. Use it to stimulate discussion, challenge assumptions, and provide motivation. An excellent tool for educating bankers or funders about microenterprise.

Here's what microenterprise trainers and technical assistance providers have to say about the value of the "I Love Being Self-employed," training tools:

“Comparable to some of the higher end products (but) broader in scope . includes stories from vastly different communities”

“Not easily dated . not staged”

“Great, because business owners and business development agencies' perspectives were shared”

“Good quality, simple and to the point”

Training packet Includes: 1 video, 1 instructor's guide, and 1 diskette to produce extra student workbooks.

Cost: $25.00 each training package

Please send me  _____________________ “I Love Being Self-Employed” microenterprise training kits.

Total Cost: $ ____________________________

Make check payable to the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.

Sorry, we are unable to accept credit cards or cash. Mail order form and payment to:

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland,
P.O. Box 6387,
Cleveland, Ohio 44101-1387,
Attention: Community Affairs Department

Questions? Contact Laura Kyzour at 216-579-2846.