Leading Edge - Cortez #1

The LEADING EDGE™ Strategic Planning Series is an intensive and hands-on course designed to help entrepreneurs with comprehensive training on starting and operating a small business. The course will help both start-up and existing businesses. The program includes: 1. 36 hours of workshop sessions and special bonus events 2. 5 hours of one-on-one consulting 3. Scheduled milestone and planning assignments In-depth topics include: * Organizational: Legal Entity, Management & Personnel * Operational: Recordkeeping, Controls & Risk Management * Marketing: Market Research, Strategies, Tactics & Implementation * Financial: Sales Forecast, Cash Flow Projections & Financial Statements Class meets 5:00 PM to 8:45 PM on January 13th, January 20th, January 27th, February 3rd, February 10th and February 17th at SW CO Community College Campus between Cortez & Mancos.

Speaker(s): Cindy Dvergsten

Co-Sponsor(s): Fort Lewis College

Scholarships may be available. Contact Hannah Birdsong at hbbirdsong@fortlewis.edu for scholarship information. Students will register for the first class only and will be added to the additional sessions by the SBDC.

Fee: $ 300.00

Payment must be made in advance or at the first class, Check, cash or credit cards are accepted.