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SUMMARY:Plan for Profit Winter 2023 | Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:A Guided Process for Developing Your Business\nEach session focuses on a critical aspect of business development and then allows time for you to draft part of a plan. To strengthen your skills\, you get feedback from other participants. Moreover\, a vast array of online tools are discussed that will assist you research questions related to finding your target market\, analyzing your competition\, and developing your business. \nUpon completion of the program and a solid business pitch\, you will receive a Plan for Profit program certificate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM OVERVIEW\n\n\n\n\n\nModule 1: Foundation and Vision\n\nWrite the first draft of your executive summary.\nDetermine market needs at the industry level.\nIdentify your target market.\nBuild a company overview.\nPitch your idea to your peers.\n\nModule 2: Marketing and exposure\n\nWrite about your competition.\nDescribe your company’s strengths and weaknesses.\nDevelop marketing strategies and tactics.\nIdentify how to engage clients through online marketing.\nDetermine marketing costs and timing.\n\nModule 3:  Financials and Finesse\n\nComplete pricing\, sales estimates\, and expenses research.\nCreate initial financial projections.\nDeliver a presentation to a panel of lenders and business coaches to support your efforts in articulating your business pitch.\n\n\nProgram Benefits \n\nDetermine key market needs and identify your target market.\nAnalyze your company’s marketing strategies and strengthen your brand.\nAccess financial advising and loan assistance.\nReceive one-on-one mentoring.\nAccess in-person or online training.\n\nPrerequisites \n\nMust attend the virtual two-session boot camp before the Plan for Profit six-week program.\nBe committed to only one business venture idea that you plan to develop.\nMake an appointment with our Director of Entrepreneurial Services to help assess your idea and your readiness for this rigorous program.\nBring your laptop/ tablet device.\nComplete Plan for Profit application.\n\nBootcamp Sessions \nSession 1: Thursday\, February 16\, 2023 | 9 am – 11 am\, CST \nSession 2: Thursday\, February 23\, 2023 | 9 am – 11 am\, CST \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS\n\n\n\n\nWhen? \nEvery Thursday from March 2 – April 6\, 2023 \n9:00 am – 11:00 am\, CST \nWhere? \nVia Zoom \nCost: \n$99.00 \nPrerequisite Bootcamp Sessions: \nBootcamp Sessions \nSession 1: Thursday\, February 16\, 2023 | 9 am – 11 am\, CST \nSession 2: Thursday\, February 23\, 2023 | 9 am – 11 am\, CST \nContact: \nMaura Mitchell\nManaging Director\, Entrepreneurial Programs and Services\nmmitchell@wbdc.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAPPLICATION PROCESS\n\n\n\n\nFor details and next steps\, contact Maura Mitchell at (312)853-3477 x130  or mmitchell@wbdc.org. \nCLICK HERE OR BELOW TO APPLY TODAY!
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/26922/
CATEGORIES:Start-Up & Emerging Businesses,Starting Your Business in Illinois
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SUMMARY:WBE Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:Newly certified as a WBENC WBE\, or wanting a refresher about how to use your WBE certification? \nJoin us for this free hour webinar. \n  \nContact | Karen Goldner | Managing Director\, Established Business Services | kgoldner@wbdc.org
URL:https://www.wbdc.org/en/event/wbe-onboarding-2/
CATEGORIES:Certification,Virtual,Webinar
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