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Session I is an overview of the Business Plan as a process. We will discuss understanding your Business Model, the importance and role of your management and advisory team, and the strategic planning process for an early stage business. |
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Introductions Refining your Business Concept Choosing the Right Team Strategic Planning
for Early Stage Businesses |
| The next two workshop sessions will provide hands-on, detailed support to the partipating enterpreneurs, in groups and breakout sessions. |
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Session II will address Entrepreneurial Marketing and Financing issues that every successful entrepreneur must face. We will discuss the steps involved in developing a strong Marketing Plan, including assessing your competition. In the afternoon session, we will discuss key financial management issues, developing professional projections and valuations. We will also outline various sources of capital and the strategic trade-offs with each. |
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Strategic marketing Assessing Your Competition Developing your Financial Projections and Valuations Angel, VC, Private, or Bootstrapping: Which Funding is Best for You? |
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Saturday Session
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Session III will focus on legal issues for early-stage companies, including understanding the risks and protecting the company and its members. We will also help prepare you to make a professional presentation. |
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Legal Issues Developing your
Operating Plan The "Elevator Pitch" Refining Your Presentation Skills |
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Saturday Session IV: Presentation and Graduation |
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During
Session IV, each participant will have the opportunity to present their
plan before a panel of experts. The program will conclude with a luncheon
and graduation. |
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Business Plan Presentations Feedback from Financial Community Luncheon and Investor Networking |
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