C0001 Writing a Winning Business Plan - 6/27/19 

Have you struggled to write a business plan, even knowing that it is your road map to success? Your business plan is a key to starting a business, getting a loan or raising money from investors.  This workshop helps you prepare a professional business plan. All the elements of the business plan are taught by experienced small business instructors.  You will also participate in a case study and come away with financial templates you can use in your plan.

This is a full day workshop.

Instructor Bios:  Mickey Shattow and Matt Evans

Mickey Shattow has served as an executive in small businesses in the areas of high tech, services, and manufacturing for over 30 years. He has also provided extensive consulting services to small and medium businesses and has also served as a board member of a local community development corporation, hospital trustee and girls softball coach.  As a member of the Maine Technology Innovation group Mickey reviewed and recommended business plans for state seed grants and loans.  Having started several businesses as well as serving in marketing, sales and operations capacities in several others Mickey has a first hand understanding of what it takes to successfully launch a business.  

Matt Evans is a retired Project Manager with approximately 30 years of experience in managing projects, systems, and business processes for private companies and government agencies. He has extensive experience in all areas of finance including budgeting, cost accounting, and financial reporting. He has also served as Senior Advisor for non-profit development in Eastern Europe. His educational background includes three professional certifications: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, and Certified in Financial Management. Executive Education includes the Wharton Business School and J. L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.