ABC’s of Business Basics ... Session 1
All the basic skills and steps needed to start your business – successfully.
Covers what to know, what to do, and how to know when you are ready to launch.
Learn the characteristics of successful Entrepreneurs
Learn about which business Entity is best for you
Learn what’s in a good Business Plan and how to start yours
Learn how to develop a winning Strategy to assure business success

ABC’s Business Plan ... Session 2
How to research, write, and edit an effective Business Plan
Covers the how to create a winning Strategy and use it as the basis for your Plan
Learn the Characteristics of an effective Business Plan
Learn how to determine appropriate Content for your Plan
Learn how to write the Plan to obtain Funding for your start-up
Learn how to integrate your winning Strategy throughout each element of your Plan

ABC’s Marketing Plan ... Session 3
Marketing                    
Learn
Pricing strategies,
Positioning,
"Features  and  Benefits",
and how to choose
Marketing strategies.

ABC’s of Financial Statements ... Session 4
What Financial Statements are, understanding what they say and mean, and how to use them to start, manage, and grow your business
Learn which four financial statements you need to start your business
Learn how to understand them and create your own
Learn how to use them to manage your business
Learn how to use them to obtain funding

ABC’s of Funding ... Session 5
Covers who the lenders are, what they look for from you, and how to prepare the needed documents for your business
Learn about your options for obtaining funding for your business
Learn how the lenders evaluate you, your business, and your application
Presented by a lender’s representative and a former banker and college instructor