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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:
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Entrepreneurial Essentials - Personal traits and
planning skills of successful entrepreneurs
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Organizational Considerations - Understanding important
legal, accounting, insurance issues
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Marketing “Behind the Scenes” - Finding, reaching
and keeping customers
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Marketing “On Stage” – Strategies, tactics and implementation
of successful marketing plans
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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.
REGISTER TODAY!
Check the calendar for current listings of dates
and times of all courses
or contact the QVCDC for
upcoming Business Planning
programs or modules.
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