Three-part series: $30.00

Getting Started on Your Business Plan | Financial Planning for Your Business  | The Final Components of Your Business Plan

Start out on solid ground with a robust business plan that attracts funding and positions you as an
entrepreneurial powerhouse. At this three-part workshop series, you’ll learn the key components of a plan including delineating the business concept, presenting your market research and hacking through the financials of running a small business.

“Amazing organization. Very focused. Finally I see a simple way to create different versions of a plan to present to different people interested in my business.”—Paula Diaz Antonopoulos, Educademy

“Pam [the instructor] was very knowledgeable about how to create an effective business plan. I’m looking forward to the next sessions.”—Cheryl White, Potbelly Soul Food

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Getting Started on Your Business Plan
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Learn how to choose the best structure for your business; write a compelling description of your product or service; and create a unique selling position based on your industry and market analyses.  You’ll also discover the elements of a solid marketing plan including how to create the accompanying budget.
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Financial Planning for Your Business
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Prepare a detailed income and cash flow statement; learn to make projections; and create a balance sheet.  Explore the importance of knowing how to calculate break-even and other ratios such as liquidity, asset turnover and profitability. You’ll learn how to establish a reference point for ratios to make them meaningful as well as how to forecast for future profitability even without historical data.
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The Final Components of Your Business Plan
Tuesday, November 29,  2016
6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Review the documents to round out your business plan including a business risk analysis; a description of how the business will be staffed; management team profiles; operational plans (such as production and distribution and credit and collection. You’ll discuss the elements of the all-important executive summary.
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