SCORE StartSMART Series for Business Startups

When
Apr 11, 2013
5:45pm - 8:45pm EDT
Location
East Brunswick Public Library
2 Civic Center Dr
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
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Overview

Are you considering starting a small business but don’t know where to begin?  Let SCORE’s successful and experienced executives guide you through the business planning process to make an informed "go/no go" business decision to make your business dream a reality.

Attend this popular workshop series to learn how to:

  • Define and evaluate your idea and entrepreneurial fit
  • Research the market, customers and competitors
  • Develop a marketing strategy.
  • Identify the best ways to fund your start-up.
  • Turn your idea into action with tools and templates.

The SCORE StartSMARTTM Series provides five 3-hour workshops with action steps:

  1. Start-up Basics (FREE): 4/11/13
  2. Business Concepts: 4/25/13
  3. Marketing Plan: 5/7/13
  4. Financial Projections: 5/23/13
  5. Funding Sources and Next Steps: 6/6/13

The first session is offered as a FREE trial. The entire series is available for $128, and includes all five 3-hour workshops plus unlimited one-on-one mentoring.  Veterans and their families can get a free program voucher that must be presented at first session by visiting http://www.vetsfastlaunch.org.

HERE'S WHAT PREVIOUS ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY ABOUT StartSMART™:

  • “I have benefited amply attending this course. I had no idea of all the concepts discussed in starting a business. Although I am in the third year of my business, I wish I had attended this course earlier so that many mistakes could have been avoided.”
  • “Really expert mentors and presenters.”
  • “I enjoyed the personal mentorship and I think that is definitely a value added in the program.”
  • “Everything was next to perfect.”
  • “Our one-to-one mentor was extremely helpful and assisted in the process of moving forward in developing a great business plan.”
  • “The StartSMART™ program provided me with all the tools that I need to launch my business.”
  • “Comprehensive; personalized; realistic; helpful financial model; excellent & experienced speakers.”

Sign up today for the first session to see if the StartSMART™ series is right for you.  There is no obligation!  Registration (and payment) for the balance of the series will be taken following the first session.