BUSINESS PLAN BOOT CAMP
August 22-24, 2016
6:00pm-9:00pm
$149 per person
Veteran discount available by contacting organizer
pre-registration required
3 DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP
The number one mistake entrepreneurs make when starting a business is not having a written business plan. Having a written set of instructions to guide you is critical, and the research behind the plan allows you to identify hurdles as well as opportunities before you launch. Already have a business? A business plan is key when you want to grow your business too.
A well written business plan takes time, patience, and research. Why struggles needlessly when this course can walk you step by step through the process; whether you are contemplating a startup, growing a business or looking for financing.
COURSE AGENDA:
Day 1
- Learn the different types and styles of business plans and when to use them
- Learn the various parts of a business plan and what information they hold
- Get tips and tricks to writing a business plan
- Use templates to gather information for your plan and financial projections
Day 2
- Learn how to build a marketing plan
- Learn the steps to analyze an industry for opportunities
- Determine your target market and primary customer
- Interpret what motivates your customer to buy your product
- Learn the basics of sales forecasting & your marketing plan impact
Day 3
- Learn to use the financial modeling software
- Use your data to build the foundation of a set of financials that you can take to the bank
- Learn important financial planning skills as you build your financial model
- Determine your needed startup funds, operating expenses and learn how to forecast sales units and prices
- Learn financial statement basics including the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
FREE Bonus Materials
- Financial modeling software ($99 value)
- 60-page startup guide ($12 value)
- Money Sources Directory ($9 value)
- Business Plan workbook, tools, templates ($19 value)
Additional FREE bonuses
- One-on-one consultation session with a business plan expert
- Free plan review and pitch practice with a panel of experts
Disability accommodations should be requested by contacting the Louisville SBDC at sbdcinfo@uky.edu or 502-625-0123.