Business Planning

for the Small Business

(10) three hour classes,  $99 non-refundable deposit
(Total tuition is $799 with several forms of financial aid available)

The QVCDC Business Planning course is an intensive 10-session training program designed to foster successful new and existing businesses in the Quaboag Valley. It’s been proven that the entrepreneur who plans is the entrepreneur who succeeds. This multi-session course focuses on teaching the art of using the best available small business practices in critical areas, including:

·    Entrepreneurial Essentials - Personal traits and
     planning skills of successful entrepreneurs

·    Organizational Considerations - Understanding important
     legal, accounting, insurance issues

·    Marketing “Behind the Scenes” - Finding, reaching
    and keeping customers

·    Marketing “On Stage” – Strategies, tactics and implementation
    of successful marketing plans

·    Financial Overview: Books, record-keeping and controls,  
    understanding financial statements, budgets & financing Options

In this course, students will work on developing their own business plan on a week-by-week basis, using the workbook and other handouts provided.  Guest speakers who are area experts in their specialty areas provide real world advice and industry-specific information.  The final product is a comprehensive business plan and resource guide that will guide business growth and survival in this tough economic climate.

This course lasts for 10 weeks stretched over a three month period.  Financial assistance is available to offset some to most of the cost of this comprehensive business program.

Contact the QVCDC for additional details. 
See the training calendar for scheduled dates & locations.
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Check the calendar for current listings of dates and times of all courses or contact the QVCDC for upcoming Business Planning programs or modules.