IDEA Works FW

IDEA Works FW is a creative, dynamic program that provides emerging businesses with nurturing relationships, tools, an attractive work environment, and access to resources to scale their enterprises.

About

IDEA Works FW™ is a creative, dynamic program that provides emerging businesses with nurturing relationships, state of the art tools, an attractive and secure work environment, best practices and access to global resources to sustain and scale their enterprises. Businesses owners in the program benefit from being in a collaborative environment and a creative, dynamic space that provides the owner with a just-in-time approach to delivering specialty services to their business.

Program Elements In addition to the basic services that include space, utilities, meeting space and access to other entrepreneur support organizations, the program includes specific services and resources for stage one (2-9 employees) businesses. These include: Coaching (from program management and advisors) Mentoring (from our Entrepreneur-in-Residence and serial entrepreneurs) Advisory Council (comprised of established business service companies) Assessments & Collaboration (on your business model, management team, & employees) Growth Resources & Connections with Financial Capital and Talent (from strategic partners) Growth Transition Team (in place six months prior to expected graduation)

About IDEA Works FW The IDEA Works FW program is designed to have flexibility and deliver just-in-time services with discussion and coaching with incubator management and the Advisory Council. The Advisory Council is comprised of established, curated business service companies from multiple business support industries that provide advice and counsel to clients through targeted monthly roundtable discussions and quarterly Advisory Council mix and mingle events with IDEA Works FW clients.

IDEA Works FW benefits the offerings of the Fort Worth startup community and the small businesses that have the potential for employment growth, have the capacity to innovate, potential for investment, possess a community or civic interest and have the potential of catalyzing other employment or economic growth. IDEA Works FW, a mixed-industry incubator, is a public-private partnership with the City of Fort Worth and the BAC Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. IDEA Works FW is designed with the following objectives: Job creation Entrepreneurial development Strengthening Fort Worth’s entrepreneurial Innovation driven operations

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Write a business plan
  • Find research tools & data sources

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development

Find Funding

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Loan Providers

Legal Services

  • Contract Review
  • Forming a Business
  • Lease Review
  • Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information

Marketing & Sales

  • Advertising
  • Brochure Design
  • Demographics/Census Data
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Social Media Marketing / E-Commerce
  • Feasibility Studies

Networking & Associations

  • Geographically Based

Site and Business Location

  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space
  • Incubator Space

Permits and Regulations

  • Patent Information

Training

  • Business Plan Training and Assistance

Business Planning

  • Write a marketing plan

Research Sources and Libraries

  • Business Research Resources

Marketing & Sales

  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research

New Product Development

  • Patent Information

Technical Assistance

  • Website Development

Networking & Associations

  • Small Business/General

Permits and Regulations

  • Trademark & Copyright Information

Nonprofit & Social Enterprise

  • Strategic Planning

Marketing & Sales

  • Web Site Development

Economic Development

  • Lease Review

Site and Business Location

  • Lease Review

Find Funding

  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Valuation

Training

  • Business Management and Strategy Training

Startup / Form a Business

  • Startup business counseling

Hiring & Managing People

  • Employee Development, Hiring and Policies
  • Retention

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Mentors

  • Mentoring Programs
  • Peer Training Programs

Site and Business Location

  • Coworking

Startup / Form a Business

  • Startup Classes

Coworking, Accelerators and Incubators

  • Coworking Spaces
  • Incubator Space
Primary Contact
Ed Riefenstahl
Address
600 E Rosedale St
Fort Worth, TX 76104