SBDC StartSmart provides the resources, support, and motivation to put your dream within reach.
StartSmart is tailored to be held virtually to facilitate virtual discussion, class engagement, & mastery of content. Participation in StartSmart will also allow access to LivePlan, an online business planning software. The program is facilitated by specially trained SBDC consultants and a long-term relationship with the SBDC and follow-up consulting is available and encouraged following the program.
Whether you are a new business (in business 2 years or less), or are still in the planning phase, building a business takes the right tools?and a lot of hard work. SBDC StartSmart will equip you to be successful!
SBDC StartSmart helps attendees to:
Evaluate & refine your business concept
Improve your knowledge of business concepts
Research markets and competition
Develop a financial forecast to improve chances of success
Develop a thorough, practical business plan
SBDC StartSmart includes 16 hours of instruction delivered over a period of 4 weeks. Sessions will be held twice a week for 2 hours.
LEARN HOW TO:
Evaluate your concept and develop plans to move forward.
Improve knowledge of business fundamentals.
Build an infrastructure for business operations and processes.
SBDC StartSmart graduates acquire:
An actionable business plan and access to business planning software
Access to financial and business resources.
A network of entrepreneurial peers and professionals
Eight modules cover critical issues for new businesses:
MODULE 1: Business Success ? How do we get there?
MODULE 2: Opportunity & Solutions
MODULE 3: Marketing for Success
MODULE 4: Digital Marketing & Online Strategies
MODULE 5: Navigating Human Resources
MODULE 6: Operations & Managing by the Numbers
MODULE 7: Management with a Plan
MODULE 8: Plan, Run, Review, Revise Marketing can feel overwhelming?but it doesn?t have to be.
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Join April Wright, principal and co-owner of 524 Creative, for an engaging and practical webinar designed to help small business owners avoid common marketing pitfalls and unlock their growth potential.
In this session, April will walk you through the Top 10 Marketing Mistakes Small Businesses Make and, more importantly, how to avoid them. From building a strong brand to leveraging social media, optimizing your website, and creating a marketing plan that works, you?ll leave with actionable insights to take your business to the next level.
Whether you?re just starting out or looking to refine your strategy, this webinar is packed with tips and tools to help you market smarter, not harder. Don?t miss this opportunity to learn from an experienced marketing leader who has helped countless businesses thrive.
LEARN HOW TO:
Identify the top 10 marketing pitfalls small businesses often make and understand why they hinder growth.
Employ practical strategies to correct or prevent these errors, from branding to social media and website optimization.
Create a cohesive marketing plan that aligns with business goals and avoids common missteps.
Apply specific tools and techniques to market more effectively, reduce wasted effort, and drive measurable growth.
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