Microenterprise

Central Appalachian Microenterprise Project

Would you like to be your own boss?
Or create something that you own?
Or turn your part-time talent into a full-time living?

Gain financial independence, make your own decisions, and improve your self-confidence through self-employment. In the Central Appalachian Microenterprise Program (CAMP) training program, you'll set your goals and determine whether your business can achieve them. You'll discover if your business can support you and your family. You'll explore and build on your own personal strengths - all the skills you need to get your business up and running.

Defining Microenterprise

Definitions of microenterprise vary. The maximum number of employees of microenterprises from one to ten, most having less than five. Start-up capital needs vary, generally not to exceed $25,000. Microenterprises may be sole proprietorships, partnerships, family businesses, or corporations.

Microenterprise Development

The Central Appalachian Microenterprise Project can offer technical assistance, as well as access to microenterprise loan funds. Technical assistance may take the form of classroom training and/or individual counseling. Microenterprise loan funds are structured to make loans to individuals much like traditional bank lending model.

Am I ready for microenterprise?

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