Workshop Agendas

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Starting a Successful Business
 
Segment #1
     Entrepreneurship
     Basic Marketing Principles
     Basic operational Principles
     Business Structures
     Insurance
     Sources of Funds
Segment #2
     Recordkeeping Considerations
     Regulatory Requirements
     Cash Flow Projections
     Financial Statements
     Break-Even Analysis
     Tax Planning
     The Importance of the Business Plan

 Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Series
 
The Simple Steps for Starting Your Business Series will be taught in 5 sessions over a period of several weeks.
    Session 1 - Start-up Basics                                       
    Session 2 - Business Concepts                                  
    Session 3 - Marketing Plan                                        
    Session 4 - Financial Projections & Statements   
    Session 5 - Funding Sources and Next Steps

Writing an Effective Business Plan

 Discussion topics will include:
     The Business Concept
     Market Opportunity
     Legal Structure
     Pricing and Competition
     The Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Profit and Loss Statements
     Putting it all together in a Business Plan

Business Financing and International Business Opportunities
 
Discussion topics will include:
     Small Business Financing
     U. S. Government Loan Sources
     Recovery and Reinvestment Act Overview
     Exploring International Business Opportunities
     Reducing Cost and Growing Business using Globalization