The Importance of a Business Plan - Fontbonne University 

Whether you have a new business idea or are currently in business, ALL businesses need a business plan. This is a must course for anyone starting a business. Those in-business will also find this overview helpful if you need to jump start your business planning efforts!

 This course will cover the following topics:

• The Purpose of a Business Plan
• Key Parts of a Business Plan
• Connecting with a SCORE Counselor
• Writing Your Business Plan
• Presenting your Business Plan to a Lender

 

• Cost:  $35 Prepaid Registration; $45 Pending or At-the-Door; Fontbonne Students FREE with Student ID ; Veterans FREE with Vet ID.

 

Prepay with a credit card using PayPal or with cash or check at the door.

Speaker Bio:

Bob Helfrich, SCORE Mentor - Bob retired from the financial services industry as small business lender and market research consultant for banks and credit unions across the U.S.  As a banker, Bob focused on all aspects of small business lending and asset-based credit programs.  His bank consulting background included advising management teams on strategic growth, loan portfolio management and market research.  Bob has an MBA in Economics from St. Louis University and a BA in Economics from Benedictine College.  He is a certified SCORE mentor and conducts workshops on business financing and business plans.

 

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