Business
The Successful Business: Planning and Funding
jul 11 |
aug 08 |
jul 12 |
aug 15
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Event Details
DATE:
Jul 11 2018 |
Aug 08 2018 |
Jul 12 2018 |
Aug 15 2018
TIME:
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
LOCATION:
Plaster Free Enterprise Center
405 N. Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MO
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Preparation is key to the success of any business venture. Whether you are starting a new business, growing an established business, or launching a new product or service, preparation is the key. Learn how to utilize several tools in the process of developing a plan for your business. Whether formal or informal, translating your ideas into a working plan will increase the odds in your favor. This seminar provides an overview of two approaches to business plans and the steps necessary to develop those plans. Also, a special emphasis will be placed how to fund the business once the plan has been developed. In addition to the course instruction, support material is provided which includes a workbook, software, and other documents.
Topic Include:
- Discuss business success factors
- Critical steps to a great business plan
- Understand the Business Model Canvas for an informal plan
- Explore the planning process
- Identify the critical components of a formal Business Plan
- Review funding options
- How to research the feasibility
- Sources for evaluating the industry, market and competition
- How to develop basic financial projections for financing
- Successful writing techniques that appeal to lenders/investors
- Using the plan to manage your business