Learning The Business Ropes Turns Filmmaker Into Entrepreneur | Forbes:
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Clik here to view.Pratt refined Aubrey Smyth’s artistic skills. She knew how to write scripts, direct, shoot, edit, etc., but business skills … not so much. She went back to school, courtesy of NYC Department of Small Business Services, for free. First Smyth took Kauffman FastTrac® NewVenture™, a seven-day program. On her last day, she and [her partner, Oscar] Luna formed an LLC. Later Smyth took GrowthVenture™, an eight-session evening program.
Smyth also took Strategic Steps for Growth Media and Entertainment Industry Program.
Read more from Geri Stengel, one of the facilitators for our FastTrac® courses »