LEADING EDGE™ 2024
Strategic Planning Series
Start
Date
April 4, 2024
Kickoff meeting
Course
Length
8 Weeks
April 4 - May 23
Meeting
Times
On-demand courses
with live discussions on Thursdays at noon
Location
Online/Virtual
Cost
$275*
Email danise@northwestsbdc.org to get on a notification list for our next session!
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. It’s geared to help both start-up and existing businesses throughout the state 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 or growth 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.
* Financial assistance and scholarships are available; contact Danise Cardona, Program Coordinator, danise@northwestsbdc.org
Topics of study:
- Begin with the End in Mind
- Marketing & Branding: It’s Not Just Social Media
- How to Conduct Industry Analysis & Market Research
- Operational Efficiency: Key Processes & Procedures
- Human Resources: What You Need to Know
- The Importance of Your Pricing Strategy
- Creating Financial Projections
- Understand Financial Ratios
- What Are Your Funding Options?
- Your Table of Advisors: Find Your Trusted Experts
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, and media.
