LEADING EDGE™ 2024
Business Planning for Startups
Start
Date
October 3, 2024
Kickoff meeting
Course
Length
8 Weeks
October 3 - November 21
Meeting
Times
On-demand courses
with live discussions on Thursdays at noon
Location
Online/Virtual
Cost
$275*
* Financial assistance and scholarships are available; contact Danise Cardona, Program Coordinator, danise@northwestsbdc.org
What is LEADING EDGE™?
The Colorado Small Business Development Center Network’s flagship strategic planning series, LEADING EDGE™, delivers comprehensive training to small businesses by providing entrepreneurs with access to expert consultants, educational framework, and peer engagement. This session is geared to help startup businesses throughout rural Western Colorado in the areas of finance, marketing, human resources, and more.
Through this 8-week series – with expert help all along the way – you can test the feasibility of your startup strategy, solidify your business model, and build a road map in LivePlan (a $160 value). You’ll finish the series with an actionable, strategic business plan to access potential financing or to use as a blueprint to guide your business.
This course is designed to help rural business owners navigate the unique challenges and opportunities of doing business across the Western Slope of Colorado.
Topics of study:
- Begin with the End in Mind
- Industry Analysis & Market Research
- Marketing Strategy & Tactics
- Pricing Strategy
- Operations
- Financial Budgets, Bookkeeping, and Taxes
- Your Table of Advisors: Find Your Trusted Experts
- Human Resources: Employees, Contractors, and Compliance (BONUS!)
Questions?
Danise Cardona, Program Coordinator
danise@northwestsbdc.org
Contact Danise with questions about the event, whether this course is the right fit for your business, scholarships, or media inquiries.
