Cortez Leading Edge
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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:
- 21 hours of workshop sessions and special bonus events
- 5 hours of one-on-one consulting
- 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 8:30am to 3:30pm on March 30, April 13, and April 27 at Cortez City Hall in the Training Room. And additional session will be scheduled for graduation business model presentations. Students will register for the first class only and will be added to the additional sessions by the SBDC.
Top Reasons to Attend
- Create a business that works for YOU
- Test Ideas, explore possibilities, determine feasibility and timelines for your business
- Master money management, budgeting & accounting and financial statements
- Learn to plan a profit, not just hope for one
- Understand your value to customers and how to market to your target customer
- Establish best pricing and marketing strategies
- Develop a plan for financing your business
- Network and Learn from others!
About the Presenter Cindy Dvergsten
Cindy Dvergsten has been an advisor with SBDC since 2011. She works with all types of businesses but has a special focus on agriculture and related food businesses. She was awarded Advisor of the Year Award for the State of Colorado in 2014 in recognition of the Leading Edge workshops she teaches, meetings she attends and the attention she gives to individual clients with whom she consults.
Fee: $ 300.00
Payment must be made in advance or at the first class, Check, cash or credit cards are accepted. Scholarships may be available. Email Allison Danforth for more information at asdanforth@fortlewis.edu.
