When
Monday March 2, 2015 at 6:00 - 8:30PM CDT-to-
Monday March 30, 2015 at 6:00 - 8:30 PM CDT
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Where
Hayner Library132 Alton Square Mall
Multipurpose room, Hayner Library
Alton, IL 62002
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SCORE Simple Steps Series Workshops
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Starting A Business- Workshop 1 (Start Up Basics)
Start Up Basics
This is workshop number 1 (of 5) in the Simple Steps for Starting a Business series. In this workshop we will break down what could be an overwhelming task into manageable pieces. We will focus on the essentials and provide specific action steps to get you started. See below for a full list of dates for each workshop in the series and to register for additional sessions.
Workshop Dates: #1 Mar 2, #2 Mar 9, #3 Mar 16, #4 Mar 23, #5 Mar 30
Workshop Registration Fees-
Workshop #1- free.
Workshop Series #2 thru #5 -- $125. 00
Registration: You may prepay with Paypal or pay at the door.
Fee WAIVED for Veterans
Indvidual Workshop Series #2 - #5 -- $31.25 each.
IF YOU WISH TO REGISTER ONLY FOR INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOP #2 #3 #4 OR #5 (NOT ALL SESSIONS) -- SEE BELOW -- DO NOT CHOOSE THE REGISTER NOW! BUTTON.
Workshop Details and Dates
Workshop 1: Start-up Basics--- Mar 2
This is workshop number 1 (of 5) in the Simple Steps for Starting a Business series. In this workshop we will break down what could be an overwhelming task into manageable pieces. We will focus on the essentials and provide specific action steps to get you started.
Workshop 2: Business Concepts---Mar 9
Receive step-by-step guidance on identifying your target markets, describing your products and services and researching your competition to determine your concept's feasibility. Register for Workshop #2
Workshop 3: Marketing Plan--- Mar 16
In this introduction to marketing communications, learn how to maximize your customer reach. Outline and execute a marketing strategy. Test your marketing message. Choose the right sales channels. We discuss different marketing and pricing strategies, positioning, and the difference between features and benefits. Register for Workshop #3
Workshop 4: Financial Projections--- Mar 23
Through hands-on instruction, learn how to forecast sales revenue and build solid, pro-forma financial forecasts. Discuss sales and prices, financial risks and rewards, true start-up costs, ongoing operating expenses, setting benchmarks for tracking progress and organizing all of your financial information. Register for Workshop #4
Workshop 5: Funding Sources--- Mar 30
How will you finance your business? Learn about sources of funds, accounting the six Cs of credit, banking relations, ratio analysis, and monthly preparation and review of financial statements. Hear directly from a bank loan officer how banks assess the merits of business plans and loan applications. Register for Workshop #5