Each Action Program includes a combination of:

• A series of four three-hour action workshops that examine up-to-date business concepts and planning tools;
• A three-hour Group Review Clinic that will provide opportunities to apply the business tools and promote shared     learning;
• Outcome-focused take-home activities designed to be completed at home; and
• Effective team support structure which will provide networking opportunities.  

Workshops: An expert facilitator will cover the topic material and demonstrate the use of business planning tools. The workshops focus on applying business concepts and planning with the aim of developing a plan.

Review Clinic: One clinic will be held at a critical point of each Action Program. The review clinic will be a semi-structured session where the facilitator guides participants to apply the business concepts and planning tools to their business. This may include short presentation of problems from participants or structured selection of difficult tools that require detailed demonstration.

The workshops and review clinics will promote close alliances and sharing of knowledge, as they will be conducted in small groups of a minimum of 12 for each Action Program.

Eligibility Criteria for Participants

To participate in the Home-Based Business Action Programs you must be: