FAIRBORN, Ohio - Wright-Patt CU Inc. has has taken an idea generated by the Filene Research Institute’s i3 group and implemented it–dubbed “What’s The Big Idea” at the CU.
Wright-Patt Credit Union is targeting baby-boomers who are getting ready to leave their day jobs, but don’t want to hang up their spurs quite yet.
Wright-Patt has incorporated its online business readiness tool, The Big Idea Evaluator, so Miami Valley area entrepreneurs can evaluate the market-worthiness of their enterprise. By visiting www.wpcu.coop/bigidea respondents can answer questions in three relevant business building categories (market, management and money) and the Big Idea Evaluator gives them feedback, offers advice and counsel, and suggests resources to help refine their plans. The challenge consists of a three-question, online application that outlines the member’s business proposition. “What’s The Big Idea” Challenge runs through April 11, and is open to nonmembers as well as members.
The winner of “What’s the Big Idea” Challenge will win a prize package valued at $4,000, that will include printing costs, business plan development and legal and accounting services.
The prize package includes $1,500 of printing from Mound Printing, free legal services from Hall & Mueller to apply with the appropriate government agencies to start a business entity, free business plan, Quickbooks Premiere 2008 accounting software, 10 hours of business consultation from a certified public accountant, and two $250 gift certificates from the UPS Store at 3195 Dayton Xenia Road in Beavercreek for services including mailboxes, shipping, packaging, document and faxing, or supplies including office, moving, greeting cards, and boxes.
