Definitions of Terms Used in Keyword Searches of Programs
Unsure what program is best for you or what certain keywords mean? Use these definitions to help inform your searches.
| Resource Type | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accounting, Bookkeeping, & Taxes | |
| Business Plan Development | |
| Certifications | A document given to a business that guarantees a standard of services or type of ownership - i.e.: woman owned business |
| Coworking | physical spaces rented by access to space, desk, or room |
| Funding | loans, tax credits, grants, and venture capital |
| Growth Strategies | planning for the future |
| Human Resources | hiring, firing, health insurance, retirement planning, etc |
| Innovation & Technologies | anything digital or new as a technology |
| IT Services | Technical support for technology |
| Legal Services | business basic setup to complex legal questions |
| Licensing, Insurance, Credentials | |
| Market Research | data sets used for business planning |
| Marketing | branding to marketing strategy |
| Networking & Events | meetups, events, etc |
| Product Development | everything needed to build/test/launch a new product |
| Product Testing | building new products and testing viability |
| Social Media & Website | digital marketing |
| Startup Basics | all startup needs: business plan to projections and legal formation |
| Wholesale & Supply Chain | wholesale purchasing |
| Workforce Development | employee training and certifications |
| Resource Delivery Mechanism | Definition |
|---|---|
| Degree Program | higher education programming that does offer a credit or degree for completion |
| In Person Class | recurring and in person series of classes |
| Incubator/Accelerator | Intensive multi-week or month program that provides a range of services geared towards starting or expanding a business |
| Memberships | Membership is required to access certain services or trainings |
| Mentoring | Ongoing relationship with specific purpose |
| Networking | |
| Non-Credit Program | An educational program that does not offer a credit for completion |
| One-on-One | One on one consulting or technical assistance |
| Online Class | recurring and virtual series of classes only offered only |
| Toolkits | information packet with worksheets and guides |
| Webinar | one time or limited offering (online) |
| Workshop | one time or limited offering (in person) |
