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SUMMARY:Simple Business Plan Bootcamp April 2024
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Business Basics\n\n\nCreate a Basic Plan for Your Small Business\nAll businesses need a plan to succeed.\nYour plan drives critical decisions and actions that determine whether you succeed or fail. Identifying your core customers\, important activities and key resources can make sure you’re focusing your business on profitability and growth \nUnfortunately\, the business planning process can be confusing and complicated. The format of a traditional business plan can be long\, lengthy and intimidating to write. Knowing what information is critical to include and knowing where to get that information can result in a plan that isn’t helpful or ends up on the shelf ignored. \nIn this two-session class we will take a fresh look at how to create a plan that works for your small business. One that is less confusing\, gives you the ability to make important decisions\, and helps you figure out how to determine what information you really need before you execute the plan. SBDC Manager Eric Byrd will walk you through building your own simple business plan using The Business Model Canvas and other tools so you can easily chart a course for success. \nIn the first session (part one) you will identify the 5 Elements of Your Plan and define the structure of your business concept. This is the foundation of your plan and of your business once you open your doors at launch time. Also in the first session (part one)\, you will discover how to identify your core Customer Segments and Value Proposition to map out what you need to know to turn your idea into an actual operational business. Between the sessions you will do research and gather information about your key customers and value proposition to include in your basic plan. In the second session (part two) you will learn how to use your value proposition information to map out your business model and identify ways to confirm your concept using the data gathering and validation techniques. Also in the second session\, you will be exposed to the three core Business Finance concepts you will need to understand to turn your idea into a functioning business. Throughout the process you will be able to ask questions and identify the specific information you need to have to create the right plan for your specific business. \n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Eric Byrd\, Manager\, Loudoun SBDC \nFee: $0 No Cost \nTwo Sessions:\n(Part 1) Thursday\, April 4th\, 2024  10:00am – 12:00pm\n(Part 2) Thursday\, April 11th\, 2024  10:00am – 12:00pm\nNOTE: Registration closes 24 hours before start of first class.
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SUMMARY:First Thursdays with the SBA: SDVOSB/VOSB
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners.\n\n\nTopic: Service Disable Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) \nThe federal government aims to award at least 3% of all federal contracting dollars to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) each year. Joining the SDVOSB program makes your business eligible to compete for the program’s set-aside contracts. You can still compete for contract awards under other socio-economic programs you qualify for. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nWhat is a SDVOSB?\nWho is eligible for the program?\nWhat to expect with the recent changes to the program?\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n  \n\n\n\nSpeaker(s): Joey Pocan\, Economic Development Specialist Mr. Pocan assists in the design and implementation of economic development strategies and programs related to Start-ups\, business attraction\, business expansion\, and retention. He conducts research\, presents training\, project management\, data collection and analysis\, visits with local businesses and agencies to facilitate business opportunities. \nOnce registered\, an automated email with the Zoom link will be sent to you. If you need further assistance or have a question\, please contact us at (540) 654-1383 \nFee: No Cost
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