Leading Edge for Entrepreneurs
LEADING EDGE for Entrepreneurs is a 10-week course designed to teach you how to start and grow a successful business based on an actionable business plan. Through a blended-learning format, combining an online learning platform with classroom sessions, interactive learning exercises and expert guest speakers, you will be given the resources to help you start or run your own business.
The course is designed to give you a practical concept that you can apply to your current business or concept, but also in the following years. By the end of the course, you will understand the aspects of running a business, a sound financial vision and have a written business plan or strategy.
- Ten three-hour sessions including interactive group work and guest speakers
- Access to an online learning platform with weekly reading and presentations, group discussion forums, homework, financial spreadsheets and templates to build your plan of action
- One-on-one consulting available
- Feedback on your business plan or strategy during the course
- Introduction to potential lenders at a Funding Options Panel
- Free registration to workshops (excluding QuickBooks I) at the Denver Metro SBDC while enrolled
- Entry into a class business plan competition for a chance to win prizes and have your business plan reviewed by consultants and banker or an accountant
- Entry into an annual statewide business plan competition with cash prizes
- Eligibility for the Funding Request Preview program, putting you on the fast track to funding if needed
- Discounted participation in Trout Tank, a program training you to pitch at an event to lenders and investors
| IMPORTANT DATES Leading Edge for Entrepreneurs is held 3 times per year, in the spring, summer, and fall. Registration Opens Opens March 5th Info Sessions April 26, 2018 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Register May 10, 2018 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Register Course Sessions May 24 - July 26, 2018 | Thursdays | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Graduation TBD | 5:30-7:30 pm Statewide Graduation at Governors Mansion January 2019 |
INVESTMENT Payment in not required at registration, but is due the fist day of class. Standard Course Fee $695.00 Early Bird Special (Register and pay by May 14) $550.00 Each Additional Employee $395.00 Leading Edge Retake Fee $395.00 Register |
| LEADING EDGE FOR ENTREPRENEURS CURRICULUM | ||
| Week 1 Get to know your neighbor Goal Setting |
Week 2 Finding the right market Intro to Business Model Canvas |
Week 3 Start your financials Getting to know your customers |
| Week 4 Market Research |
Week 5 Developing a Marketing Strategy |
Week 6 Discovering your Funding Options |
| Week 7 Marketing Panel (Hear from a variety of marketing experts) |
Week 8 Understanding your financials (Guest speaker, group activities, individual exercises) |
Week 9 Professional Advisories Panel (Ask legal, insurance, HR, Accounting, and Real Estate questions to professionals) |
| Week 10 Speed Pitching Planning beyond Leading Edge |
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1445 Market St., 5th floor
Denver, CO 80202
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