SCORE Workshop: A Business Plan - What is it and Why do I Need One?

SCORE Jacksonville is presenting a FREE Workshop - "A Business Plan: What is it and Why do I Need One?"

The business plan is your personal roadmap to success. We will discuss the major reasons for assembling a plan, whether or not you need to obtain financing for your business. We will cover what should be in your plan and how to assemble the information you need using library and other resources.

This workshop will cover the following topics:

What is a business plan?
What are the main reasons for developing a business plan?
If I don't need to raise capital to start my business, do I still need a business plan?
If I do need to raise capital, what will lenders want in my business plan?
Where can I find a business plan template I can use to get started?
What are the main sections of a business plan?
Where can I get the information I will need in a business plan?

Our Presenter is Elizabeth Pampalone:

Elizabeth began her journey into the web design world over 18 years ago. In 2007, She started her first company, The Jax Computer Chic. Elizabeth and her husband, Joseph, worked side by side in this company for 5 years and it was their sole income. As they grew their residential business, she longed to serve the Business Community of Jacksonville.

Elizabeth learned about Business Networking, a new concept to her, and began attending 3 meetings a day of over a year. She made it her goal to be one of the most recognizable names in Jacksonville, FL. In 2014, she was named “Queen of Jacksonville Networking” by the Jacksonville Business Journal. During this time, She led 13 meet-up groups per month for almost 2 years. Her volunteering with SCORE and OLLI has allowed her to stay connected to the small business community. She is a frequently requested guest lecturer at the Coggin College of Business (UNF) and a regular speaker at the SBDC and SCORE. Her Pug Obi-Wan keeps her company as she works. Elizabeth and Joseph love to travel and cruise!