You have goals to achieve with your business idea, and building a solid foundation will help you. Take this FREE workshop series to help position your new business properly, right from the start!

4 Workshops from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
February 6, 2018
February 13, 2018
February 20, 2018
February 27, 2018

Start your business with the best ‘tried and true’ tips and resources in your toolkit. Former business executives, entrepreneurs and local practicing professionals provide insights and practical advice on the set up, operation and nuances of running a successful business. These leaders will give you the perspective and the confidence to know that you are ready!

The Nuts and Bolts of Launching Your New Business

• Introduction to Entrepreneurship / Business Ownership
• Legal Matters at Start Up (Business Structures and more)
• Business Plan Basics
• Introduction to the Value Proposition

Build a Sturdy Marketing Framework

• Branding Your Business
• Developing Your Marketing Plan
• Developing Your Marketing Strategy (Marketing Methods to Consider, including traditional and social media)

 Lay a Business Foundation

• Defining the Market
• Researching the Industry
• Market Research
• Competitive Research
• Retooling Your Value Proposition

Increase Your Success With Good Financial Planning

• Financial Planning (Why Are Finances Another Business Foundation?))
• Understanding and Using Financial Statements
• Financing Your Business (Forecasting How Much Will You Need)
• Potential Sources of Financing
• Launching Your Business

and more....

Registration for the remainder of the series not required...
walk-ins welcome!

Presenters:

Kate Bolduc
The series will he hosted by Kate Bolduc, a SCORE mentor with lots of entrepreneurial experience as a consultant and as executive director at the Greater Hartford Arts Council. She is currently working at Goodwin College as Director of Business Innovation.

Kenneth Barber

Kenneth Barber is an East Hampton attorney with Kenneth Barber and Accoicates, LLC who will discuss different type of legal structures for small businesses.. Attorney Barber was admitted to the Connecticut Bar in 2003, and to the Federal District Court of Connecticut in 2004.  Prior to practicing law, he was a Police Officer for the Towns of Plainfield and East Hampton, and Police Sergeant for the Town of Bloomfield.

Mary Ann Dostaler
Mary Ann Dostaler is the founder and owner of MAD Communications, LLC, a digital marketing and creative services agency in East Hampton, CT. Now in its 20th year of business, MADComm represents a wide range of national, regional, and local brands on behalf of large and small companies, state agencies, towns, and non-profit organizations.