STARTING A BUSINESS? HOW, WHY, AND WHEN
You are in the right place at the right time because the SBDC has a seminar for you! Our "Starting a Business? How, Why, and When" seminar is offered free of charge. All you need to do is make a reservation. This two-hour FREE seminar is a must for all start-up businesses. It provides answers to the most frequently asked questions and addresses the REAL facts about your capital investment, GRANTS, and LOANS. Before you spend or invest any amount of money, you need to attend this informative seminar presentation. Bring your questions, your concerns, and be prepared for the facts.
| Jan. 15 |
6:00pm -8:30pm |
Career and Service Center of Collier County, Immokalee |
| Jan. 21 |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Center for Leadership and Innovation, Fort Myers |
| Jan. 29 |
6:00pm - 8:30pm |
(Spanish)
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Immokalee |
| Feb. 19 |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
FGCU Naples Center, Naples |
| Feb. 27 |
6:30pm - 8:30pm |
(Haitian/Creole)
Haitian American Orientation Center, Fort Myers |
| Mar. 12 |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
Center for Leadership and Innovation, Fort Myers |
| Mar. 26 |
1:00pm - 4:00pm |
Glades County Economic Development, Moore Haven |
Call (239) 225-4200 for more information.
WRITING A BUSINESS PLAN LOAN PACKAGE
If you are serious about committing to the growth and development of your business, you will need a written business plan.
This series, Writing a Business Plan, will help you understand the different functions of your business plan. A template and an outline to help you write your plan are provided. An added benefit is the understanding of the parts of a plan that you will gain during the program. This is particularly important if you need to explain your business to a lender.
The series is divided into four weeks of educational instruction and homework as outlined by the following topics:
Week 1 - Learn the importance and needs for a business plan. Clearly define the purpose for your business plan. Understand the needs of your business, and your product or service strengths.
Week 2 - Review your management skills or deficiencies and human resource needs. Identify your top 3 competitors and conduct a through analysis of your target market.
Week 3 - Understand the financial components of your business. Review balance sheets and profit and loss statements. Create a sales, expense, and profit forecast.
Week 4 - Discover how to present your plan to a lender and how to package the loan and yourself to have your expectations realized.
First Series:
Meeting Dates: Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11
Location - Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce
2310 Edwards Drive
Fort Myers
Time - 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost - for the series: $149.00 for key person
2nd person $75.00
Call the SBDC at (941) 225-4200 for details and reservations.
Second Series:
Meeting Dates: Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25
Location - Colonial Bank
27200 Riverview Center Blvd.
Bonita Springs
Time - 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Cost - for the series: $149.00 for key person
2nd person $75.00
Call the SBDC at (941) 225-4200 for details and reservations.
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